Prof. Byung Chang Suh | Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology | South Korea
Byung-Chang Suh, Ph.D., is a professor in brain sciences whose research focuses on the molecular and cellular mechanisms that regulate neuronal excitability and signal transduction. He is widely recognized for advancing the understanding of ion channels, GPCR-mediated pathways, phosphoinositide signaling, and membrane repair processes in neuronal systems. His work highlights how key regulators such as PI(4,5)P₂, TMEM16 scramblases, and M3 receptors influence neuronal function and intracellular communication. He has contributed major insights into ion channel modulation, receptor cross-talk, and the molecular basis of sensory and behavioral regulation in model organisms. His publications span high-impact journals and address topics such as ligand-independent receptor activation, macropinocytosis, endosomal sorting, and neuropeptide-driven behavioral control. He is actively involved in editorial roles across multiple international journals in neuroscience, physiology, and endocrinology. His expertise is often sought through peer review for leading journals in the fields of cell biology, neurophysiology, and molecular signaling. His research productivity has earned institutional recognition for academic excellence. Beyond research, he is deeply committed to teaching, mentoring, and cultivating young scientific talent through undergraduate and pre-college research programs. His multidisciplinary approach integrates biophysics, molecular neuroscience, and cellular physiology to illuminate fundamental principles of brain function. His contributions continue to influence studies on neuronal signaling, disease-related pathways, and mechanisms of cellular homeostasis.
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Featured Publications
Jeong, D. J., Woo, J. N., Yun, T., Baek, M., & Suh, B. C. (2025). Kv7 channels as an important contributor to alcohol-induced modulation of neuronal excitability in neonatal rat superior cervical ganglion. Cells, 14(21), 1723.
Kim, B. I., Yeon, J. H., & Suh, B. C. (2025). Palmitoylation code and endosomal sorting regulate ABHD17A plasma membrane targeting and activity. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 26(20), 10190.
Kim, J. E., Ko, W., Jin, S., Woo, J. N., Jung, Y., Bae, I., Choe, H. K., Seo, D., Hille, B., & Suh, B. C. (2025). Activation of TMEM16E scramblase induces ligand-independent growth factor receptor signaling and macropinocytosis for membrane repair. Communications Biology, 8, Article 35.
Kim, D. Y., Moon, K. M., Heo, W., Du, E. J., Park, C. G., Cho, J., Hahm, J. H., Suh, B. C., Kang, K. J., & Kim, K. (2024). A FMRFamide-like neuropeptide FLP-12 signaling regulates foraging-like behaviors in C. elegans. BMB Reports, 47, 100124.
Ko, W., Lee, E., Kim, J. E., Lim, H. H., & Suh, B. C. (2024). The plasma membrane inner leaflet PI(4,5)P₂ is essential for the activation of proton-activated chloride channels. Nature Communications, 15, 7008.