Suhwan (Sean) Hong, BS

Sean Hong is from Seoul, South Korea and graduated from Dension University (BS in Biology, 2024). At Denison University, he joined Dr. Joy Dorsten’s lab, investigating the effect of altered dopamine signaling and a low polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) diet on crawling behaviors in Drosophila melanogaster larvae.

Sean’s My interest in neuroscience began after being diagnosed with a mild disability due to cerebral palsy. His goal is to obtain a Ph.D. in neuroscience and contribute to making the world more accessible to people with disabilities through neuroscience research.

He joined the Neuroprep program because he wanted to gain in-depth research experience and better understanding in the field of neuroscience.

Sean likes to listen to music, hanging out with his friends, and watching movies and Formula 1 racing.