Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2001
Title: Innovations of Jong Hee Shin in Fungal Detection
Introduction
Jong Hee Shin is an accomplished inventor based in Kwangju, South Korea. He has made significant contributions to the field of microbiology, particularly in the detection of fungal species. His innovative work has implications for both clinical diagnostics and research.
Latest Patents
Jong Hee Shin holds a patent for "Methods and compositions for the detection of Candida spp." This invention provides a rapid method for identifying species of Candida through the use of non-conserved regions of the ITS2 region, flanked by highly conserved functional domains. The detection of members of the Candida and Aspergillus genera is enhanced by identifying genus-specific regions of the 5.8S rRNA gene. The invention includes isolated nucleic acids that selectively hybridize to the fungal genus-specific 5.8S rRNA region and to the species-specific ITS2 region. It also provides methods for using these species-specific probes to detect and identify individual species in biological samples. Jong Hee Shin has 1 patent to his name.
Career Highlights
Jong Hee Shin is affiliated with the National Institutes of Health, a component of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. His work at this prestigious institution has allowed him to contribute to important advancements in the field of fungal detection.
Collaborations
Some of his notable coworkers include Christine J Morrison and Errol Reiss. Their collaborative efforts have further enhanced the research and development of innovative detection methods.
Conclusion
Jong Hee Shin's contributions to the detection of fungal species represent a significant advancement in microbiological research. His innovative methods and compositions have the potential to improve diagnostic processes and enhance our understanding of fungal infections.