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Yonsei News & More
INNOVATION
8 Distinguished Alumni Symbolizing 'Yonsei Spirit' Appointed as Ambassadors
Ambassador Appointment Ceremony Held at Presidential Reception Hall on April 9th
EXCELLENT
Leading in Most Subjects Among Asian Private Universities in the 2024 QS World University Rankings by Subject Top 100
Achieving Top 50 in 11 Specific Subjects and Top 100 in 15 Specific Subjects
ENGAGEMENT
Global One-Stop Service Center Hosted Successful Events for Yonsei International Students in March and April
Spring 2024 Welcome Party and Cultural Trip
A Nanoscale Ultrasound Contrast Agent for Precise Determination of Tissue Stiffness Developed
- Fibrosis of human tissues is occurring with increasing frequency due to aging in modern societies. Fibrosis causes stiffening of organs and is symptomatic of a range of aging associated diseases including pulmonary fibrosis, liver cirrhosis, arteriosclerosis, and cancer, and can be life-threatening if not detected early. As there is no fundamental cure, early diagnosis is crucial. However, it is currently challenging to measure the degree of sclerosis in living tissues and determine the extent of its presence without a biopsy. The magneto-gas vesicle (MGV) (a nanostructure composed of magnetic nanoparticles bonded to a gas-filled protein) developed by Director Cheon’s team is a high-performance ultrasound contrast agent that scatters sound waves differently from biological tissues due to its unique physical properties. MGV produces highly oscillatory sound wave scattering even in weak magnetic fields, enabling ultrasound imaging that is four to eight times brighter and more precise than conventional imaging.
Going the Extra Mile: A Journey of Integration at Yonsei University
“During my senior year of high school, I considered studying abroad because I felt that I could learn so much more when surrounded by a completely different environment. It also seemed like an opportunity to become independent. Yonsei was the university of my choice because I felt it was more globally friendly toward international students compared to other universities in Korea. Additionally, with Underwood International College (UIC) offering lectures conducted entirely in English, I didn’t have to worry about mastering Korean to cope with classes.”
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