Se-Jun Lee

Research Scientist at Astellas Institute for Regenerative Medicine (AIRM)

Greater Boston

About

Bioengineer with 5+ years of experience in biomaterial delivery and stem cell differentiation.

Experience

  • Astellas Pharma (On-site)
    • Senior Scientist
      Jan 2026 - Present · 7 mos

    • Scientist II
      Aug 2021 - Dec 2025 · 4 yrs 5 mos

  • Sigilon Therapeutics, Inc. (2 yrs)
    • Engineer, Device and Delivery
      May 2020 - Jul 2021 · 1 yr 3 mos

    • R&D Engineer, Intern
      Aug 2019 - Apr 2020 · 9 mos

      Design and perform experiments with biomaterials and biomaterial treatments

  • Visiting Researcher at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Oct 2018 - May 2020 · 1 yr 8 mos

    Advisors: Dr. Robert Langer and Dr. Giovanni Traverso - Preclinical drug development for the treatment of hypoglycemia in Type 1 Diabetes

  • PhD Candidate at George Washington University
    Sep 2014 - May 2020 · 5 yrs 9 mos

    Advisor: Dr. Lijie Grace Zhang - Investigates neural stem cell proliferative capabilities and differential potential on 3D printed neural constructs

  • Research Associate at Nanochon
    Aug 2017 - May 2018 · 10 mos

    •Researched new 3D printing products, mechanical testing and methodological instruments and reports to the CTO relative to feasibility, quality, and benefits of such new developments. • Analyzed and evaluated specimens and tissue cultures. • Monitored progress of animal research projects and coordinates information between CTO and veterinary team.