Yoongyeong Baek
Class of 2028
- Degree/Program
- PhD chemistry
About Me
Yoongyeong Baek is a PhD student in the chemistry program at Drexel University, where she conducts research in Prof. Myungwoon Lee's lab. Her work focuses on the structural polymorphism of a-synuclein fibrils and their interactions with lipid membranes, aiming to better understand the molecular basis of synucleinopathies such as Parkinson's disease. She earned her BS in Chemistry with a minor in Biological Sciences in 2023 and is now continuing her academic journey at Drexel.
Yoongyeong was selected as a 2025 NSF GRFP Honorable Mention.
Last updated: April 2025
Fellowships Awarded
NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)
Award Year
2025