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Friedman Faculty - Yeum
Kyung-Jin Yeum
Associate Professor, Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy
Scientist I, Carotenoids & Health Laboratory, Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging
Education:

Ph.D. in Nutrition, Yonsei University

Curriculum Vitae:
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Contact Information
Phone: 
(617) 556-3204
Fax: 
(617) 556-3344
Email: 
kyungjin.yeum@tufts.edu
Research
General Research: 

Developing biomarkers of oxidative stress and applying these biomarkers to identify biological functions of antioxidant nutrients

Current Research: 

Bioactive plant foods: Functional bioavailability and genomic stability Biomarker of oxidative stress in vivo

Professional Affiliations

Member, American Society for Nutritional Sciences

Select Recent Publications
Gao S, Qin T, Liu Z, Caceres MA, Ronchi CF, Chen C-, et al. Lutein and zeaxanthin supplementation reduces H(2)O(2)-induced oxidative damage in human lens epithelial cells. Molecular Vision. 2011;17:3180-90. Abstract
McKay DL, Chen C-, Yeum K-, Matthan NR, Lichtenstein AH, Blumberg JB. Chronic and acute effects of walnuts on antioxidant capacity and nutritional status in humans: a randomized, cross-over pilot study. Nutrition Journal. 2010;9:21. Abstract
Li L, Chen C-, Aldini G, Johnson EJ, Rasmussen HM, Yoshida Y, et al. Supplementation with lutein or lutein plus green tea extracts does not change oxidative stress in adequately nourished older adults. The Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry. 2010;21:544-9. Abstract
Li L, Chen C-, Hye-Kyung, Soo-Muk, Ki-Moon, Lee-Kim YC, et al. A fluorometric assay to determine antioxidant activity of both hydrophilic and lipophilic components in plant foods. The Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry. 2009;20:219-26. Abstract
Qin J, Yeum K-, Johnson EJ, Krinsky NI, Russell RM, Tang G. Determination of 9-cis beta-carotene and zeta-carotene in biological samples. The Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry. 2008;19:612-8. Abstract
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