Yonsei University · Neuroscience
Professor Keun-Ah Cheon's research lab focuses on the neurobiological and behavioral underpinnings of neurodevelopmental disorders, with a primary emphasis on autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The lab investigates brain connectivity patterns using neuroimaging data, explores the role of genetic and microbial factors—particularly gut microbiota—in ASD pathogenesis, and examines co-occurring medical conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease. Additionally, the lab evaluates culturally adapted assessment tools like the SRS-Korean version to enhance diagnostic accuracy and cross-cultural validity in diverse populations. Their work bridges neuroscience, genetics, microbiology, and public health to advance personalized understanding and intervention strategies for neurodevelopmental conditions.
Figures are computed from collected data and may differ slightly.
Recently, the Autism Brain Imaging Data Exchange (ABIDE) project revealed decreased functional connectivity in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) relative to the typically developing controls (TDCs). However, it is still questionable whether the source of functional under-connectivity in subjects with ASD is equally contributed by the ipsilateral and contralateral parts of the brain. In this study, we decomposed the inter- and intra-hemispheric regions and compared the functional c
Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are frequently diagnosed with co-occurring medical conditions including inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). To investigate the association, we conducted a systematic review registered in PROSPERO (ID:CRD42021236263) with a random-effects meta-analysis. We searched PubMed, Embase, and PsycInfo (last search on January 25, 2021), and manually searched relevant publications. We included observational studies measuring the association between ASD and IBD. Th
The Social Responsiveness Scale (SRS) is an autism rating scales in widespread use, with over 20 official foreign language translations. It has proven highly feasible for quantitative ascertainment of autistic social impairment in public health settings, however, little is known about the validity of the reinforcement in Asia populations or in references to DSM5. The current study aims to evaluate psychometric properties and cross-cultural aspects of the SRS-Korean version (K-SRS).The study subj
It has been postulated that the prefrontal cortex plays a key role in attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) enzyme degrades synaptic catecholamines and plays a specific role in the catabolism of prefrontal cortex dopamine. We investigated the association between the COMT valine (Val) 108/158 methionine (Met) polymorphism and the response to treatment with methylphenidate (MPH) in children with ADHD. This study included 124 children with ADHD in
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by social and behavioral impairments. Recent studies have suggested that gut microbiota play a critical role in ASD pathogenesis. Herein, we investigated the fecal microflora of Korean ASD children to determine gut microbiota profiles associated with ASD. Specifically, fecal samples were obtained from 54 children with ASD and 38 age-matched children exhibiting typical development. Systematic bioinformatic analysis reve
Open papers in the app to read, cite, and organize with AI.
