Haeun Kim earned B.S. in School of Life Science from Handong University in 2024. During my master’s program, I developed an interest in the relationship between autoimmune diseases and the microbiome. Currently, my research focuses on elucidating the mechanisms by which the microbiome influences immune homeostasis and inflammatory responses that affect the onset and progression of multiple sclerosis. Through this work, I aim to explore novel approaches for the prevention and treatment of autoimmune diseases via modulation of the microbiome. 

Dongyeol Kim graduated from the Department of Psychology at Kyungnam University in 2022. He is currently conducting research on host–microbiome interactions in IBD models. While studying psychology, he developed an interest in life sciences, which led him to pursue graduate studies. His MBTI type is INTP, and although he does not exercise as often these days, he enjoys working out. 

Minjae Lee is currently studying in the School of Life Science at Handong Global University. His primary research interest lies in understanding the physiological interaction between the human body and its microbial niches, particulary in the context of microbiome-host interactions in health and disease