Lim EunCheon — Computer Scientist, AI and Life Sciences

Focus

Where AI meets the living world.

I am someone who constantly learns and explores to make the world a better place through science and technology. In 1991, at the age of 8, I started programming and dreamed of becoming a scientist who uses computers to solve real-world problems.

Interests: Software Engineering · Biomedical Informatics · Deep Learning · Drug Development

35years of programming

6journal papers

3patents

Message

biology + artificial intelligence = ?

Every project starts as a small light — a question about how living systems work, and a way to compute the answer.

Purpose

Build a better world.

Medicine and data science should reach the patients who wait for them, across borders.

Experience

2021/11/01 – Present

Neuroears Co.

Research Director · Anyang, KR

Deep learning modeling for vestibular diseases using eye movement videos
Deep learning modeling for stroke, and cognitive impairment using MRIs

2021/11/01 – 2022/09/30

Neurozen Co.

Principal Researcher · Gwangju, KR

Analyze multi-omics data for Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias
Develop deep learning models for Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias

2020/11/01 – 2021/10/31

Gwangju Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias Cohort Research Center

Research Professor · Gwangju, KR

Develop parallel algorithms for processing genomics and transcriptome data
Develop deep learning models for Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias

2020/03/09 – 2020/10/13

Department of Surgery, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Research Bioinformatician · Los Angeles, US

Details

Works with research team in Cancer Biology Program
Develop parallel algorithms for processing microarray and bulk RNA-seq data
Analyze and visualize single-cell RNA data for different diseases

2019/01/16 – 2020/01/15

Laboratory of Plant Genomic Recombination, Pohang University of Science and Technology

Post-doctoral Research Fellow in Genomics · Pohang, KR

Details

Deep learning applications for plant recombination researches
Developing parallel algorithms in Genomics

2017/08/01 – 2018/12/31

Laboratory of Brain & Cognitive Sciences for Convergence Medicine, Hallym University College of Medicine

Research Professor · Anyang, KR

Details

Deep learning application for disorders in vestibular organs

2016/05/17 – 2017/03/31

Department of Biomedical Informatics, Harvard Medical School

Post-doctoral fellow in Biomedical Informatics · Boston, US

Details

Mutational analysis of cancer and brain whole-genome data
Structural variation analysis

2012/07/01-2016/05/04

Genome Informatics Group, Max-Planck-Institute for Developmental Biology

Researcher · Tübingen, DE

Details

Lead "sequencing error correction module"
Lead "algorithms for multiple whole genome alignment within a population"(in progress)
Lead "algorithms for structural variant calling within a population"(in progress)
Study "FM-index algorithms" (in progress)
Study "deep learning application in biology" (in progress)

Earlier career and training

Microwave Circuit Laboratory, University of Seoul — Main Researcher · 2010
Database & Information Retrieval Laboratory, Sunchon National University — Main Researcher, Lab Manager · 2006
Summitech — Software Expert · 2009
M-attraction — Software Expert · 2009
Eun-Cheon Publisher — Auther, Editor, Publisher · 2008
HuHu Co., Ltd. — Software Expert · 2007
KORDITEC — Entry Programmer · 2006
CONI — Entry Programmer · 2005
EMPAS — Intern, Analyzer, Surveyor · 2004
Save the Children — Donator · 2011
Nakdong Open-Innovation Company Foundation Club — Programmer · 2009
Self-motivated Activity — Translator · 2005
Core of New Information(CONI) Club — Entry Programmer · 2004
Time Magazine Reading Club — Member · 2004
Republic of Korea Military Service — Grenade Launcher · 2002
Suncheon Christian Association — Member · 2001
7th Advanced-level student of the academy, Working Scholarship - Pickup manager, EV Language Academy — 2009
Magnate of the book reviewers, kangcom.com — 2006
Special Award for development strategy of the blog service, EMPAS — 2004
Working Scholarship, Information Computer Center, Sunchon National University — 2004
Full Scholarship, Pohang Iron and Steel Company (POSCO), Sunchon National University — 2001
Award for the good idea, Auction Corp. — 2000
Practical education on antenna and RFID using CST MWS, KAIST RERC — 2011
Education on RFIC Design, KAIST — 2011
Education on Calibre DRC/LVS/XRC, Virtuoso ADE, Virtuoso Spectre vMMSIM 7.0, ETRI-ITSOC — 2010
Education on RF Engineering, KAIST EMDEC — 2010
Cadence Virtuoso Layout Editor Training Course, KAIST IDEC — 2010
Cadence Virtuoso Schematic Editor Training Course, KAIST IDEC — 2010
Education on fundamental electronics and circuits, Korea Information Technology Academy — 2009
EV English Language Course — 2009
HockHyeong Japanese Language Academy — 2008
Rich Internet Application : Flex Course — 2007
Level 3, English Class — 2007
Flash MX IT Course — 2004
Certificate of Engineer Information Processing — 2006
SCJP 5.0 Tiger — 2006
Driver License — 2001
Certificate of Word-processing Level 1 — 2001
Certificate of Craftsman Information Processing — 2000
Certificate of Word-processing Level 2 — 1999
Korea Computer Capacity Certificate, Level 5 — 1992

Publications

Journals, conferences, patents

2024
Journal

Feasibility of video-based real-time nystagmus tracking: A lightweight deep learning model approach using ocular object segmentation

Frontiers in Neurology Co-corresponding author

Details

Authors Cho, C., Park, S., Ma, S., Lee, H.-J., Lim, E.-C., & Hong, S. K.

Ref. 15, 1342108

DOI 10.3389/fneur.2024.1342108

2022
Journal

DeepParcellation: A novel deep learning method for robust brain magnetic resonance imaging parcellation in older East Asians

Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience First author

Details

Authors Lim, E.-C., Choi, U.-S., Choi, K. Y., Lee, J. J., Sung, Y.-W., Ogawa, S., Kim, B. C., Lee, K. H., Gim, J., & The Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative

Ref. 14, 1027857

DOI 10.3389/fnagi.2022.1027857

2021
Journal

TMPRSS2 activity may mediate sex differences in COVID-19 severity

Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy

Details

Authors Okwan-Duodu, D., Lim, E.-C., You, S., & Engman, D. M.

Ref. 6(1), 100

DOI 10.1038/s41392-021-00513-7

2019
Journal

DeepTetrad: High-throughput image analysis of meiotic tetrads by deep learning in Arabidopsis thaliana

The Plant Journal First author

Details

Authors Lim, E.-C., Kim, J., Park, J., Kim, E.-J., Kim, J., Park, Y. M., Cho, H. S., Byun, D., Henderson, I. R., Copenhaver, G. P., Hwang, I., & Choi, K.

Ref. 101(2), 473-483

DOI 10.1111/tpj.14543

2019
Journal

Developing a diagnostic decision support system for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo using a deep-learning model

Journal of Clinical Medicine First author

Details

Authors Lim, E.-C., Park, J. H., Jeon, H. J., Kim, H.-J., Lee, H.-J., Song, C.-G., & Hong, S. K.

Ref. 8(5), 633

DOI 10.3390/jcm8050633

2019
Conference

DeepTetrad: High-throughput image analysis of meiotic tetrads by deep learning in Arabidopsis thaliana

Cold Spring Harbor Asia Conference: Plant Cell and Development Biology First author

Details

Authors Lim, E.-C., Kim, J., Park, J., Kim, E.-J., Kim, J., Park, Y. M., Cho, H. S., Byun, D., Henderson, I. R., Copenhaver, G. P., Hwang, I., & Choi, K.

Ref. Gyeongju, Korea

Poster 57

2018
Patent

A 3-dimensional measurement method for eye movement and fully automated deep-learning based system for vertigo diagnosis

South Korea patent application 1018984140000

Details

Authors Hong, S. K., Lim, E.-C., & Park, J. H.

Ref. Filed

2015
Conference

Poseidon: A highly sensitive and efficient taxonomy classifier

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Meeting: Genome Informatics First author

Details

Authors Lim, E.-C.

Poster 145

2011
Patent

Apparatus for processing RFID signal for near-field application

South Korea patent application 10-2011-0005419

Details

Authors Lee, M.-Q., Park, D., Yu, J.-W., Min, S.-B., Park, H.-M., Wei, K., & Lim, E.-C.

Ref. Filed

2009
Patent

Framework apparatus based on domain object interface

South Korea patent application 10-2009-0124534 First author

Details

Authors Lim, E.-C. & Shim, C.-B.

Ref. Filed

2007
Book

JSPer's AJAX

Eun-Cheon Publisher First author

Details

Authors Lim, E.-C. & Shim, C.-B.

Ref. Suncheon, Korea

Book

Earlier publications (25)

Lim, E.-C., Park, J. H., Jeon, H. J., Lee, H.-J., Kim, H.-J., & Hong, S. K. (2018). A novel deep-learning model for predicting diagnosis of common vertigos with videonystagmography [OTOP-18]. 24th Combined Congress of the Korean Society of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Jeju, Korea. (Domestic conference)
Lim, E.-C., Müller, J., Hagmann, J., Henz, S., Kim, S.-T., & Weigel, D. (2014). Trowel: A fast and accurate error correction module for Illumina sequencing reads. Bioinformatics, 30(22), 3264-3265. https://doi.org/10.1093/bioinformatics/btu513 (Journal)
Park, D., Lim, E.-C., Wei, K., Park, H.-M., Min, S.-B., Yu, J.-W., & Lee, M.-Q. (2011). UHF-band RFID reader front-end architecture using ring-hybrid for near-field applications [Poster 03-3]. 41st European Microwave Conference, Manchester, UK, 980-983. https://doi.org/10.23919/eumc.2011.6101774 (Conference)
Park, D., Kim, G.-S., Kim, H.-E., Park, H.-M., Wei, K., Lim, E.-C., & Lee, M.-Q. (2011). RFID antenna module with high isolation characteristic between Tx and Rx. Journal of the Korean Institute of Electrical Engineers, 60(2), 370-375. https://doi.org/10.5370/kiee.2011.60.2.370 (Domestic journal)
Park, D., Kim, G.-S., Lim, E.-C., Park, H.-M., & Lee, M.-Q. (2011). Design of 10W RF power source for near-field wireless power transmission. Spring Conference of the Korean Institute of Electrical Engineers, Yongpyong, Korea, pp. 1648-1649. (Domestic conference)
Sim, C.-B., Jung, S.-H., Lim, E.-C., & You, K.-S. (2010). Design and implementation of a paper submission management system using domain object interface and object oriented design patterns. Journal of the Korea Institute of Electronic Communication Sciences, 5(5), 449-458. (Domestic journal)
Kim, G.-S., Lim, E.-C., & Lee, M.-Q. (2010). The design of high efficient broadband RF power source for near-field wireless power transmission. 2010 Fall Conference of Microwave & Radiowave. (Domestic conference)
Park, D., Kim, G.-S., Kim, H.-E., Park, H.-M., Wei, K., Lim, E.-C., & Lee, M.-Q. (2010). RFID antenna module with high isolation characteristic between Tx and Rx. Spring Conference of the Korean Institute of Electrical Engineers, Excellent Paper Award. (Domestic conference)
Sim, C.-B. & Lim, E.-C. (2009). A dynamic web service orchestration and invocation scheme based on aspect-oriented programming and reflection. Journal of the Korea Society of Computer and Information, 14(9), 1-10. (Domestic journal)
You, K.-S., Lim, E.-C., & Sim, C.-B. (2009). An efficient real-time image reconstruction scheme using network in multiple view and multiple cluster environments. Journal of the Korea Institute of Maritime Information and Communication Sciences, 13(11), 2251-2259. (Domestic journal)
Sim, C.-B. & Lim, E.-C. (2009). Design and implementation of multiple view image synthesis scheme based on RAM disk for real-time 3D browsing system. Journal of the Korea Contents Association, 9(5), 13-23. https://doi.org/10.5392/jkca.2009.9.5.013 (Domestic journal)
Sim, C.-B. & Lim, E.-C. (2008). A greenhouse, diseases and insects monitoring system based on PDA for mobile users. Journal of the Korea Institute of Maritime Information and Communication Sciences, 12(12), 2315-2322. (Domestic journal)
Lim, E.-C., Sim, C.-B., & Shin, C.-S. (2008). An automatic generator of domain data model based on ER model in web service environment. Union Conference of the Korean Institute of Information Scientists and Engineers. (Domestic conference)
Lim, E.-C. & Sim, C.-B. (2008). A multimedia diseases and insects information service system based on XML and WSN for u-Agriculture. Fall Conference of the Korea Information and Communications Society. (Domestic conference)
Lim, E.-C., Seo, H.-S., Sim, C.-B., So, W.-H., & You, K.-S. (2008). A real-time multiple view vergence control method based on 16 channels for 3D display. Fall Conference of the Korean Society for Internet Information, pp. 381-385. (Domestic conference)
Lim, E.-C., Shin, C.-S., Sim, C.-B., & Yang, S.-Y. (2008). Ecological environment monitoring system using wireless sensors and 3D GIS. Spring Conference of the Korea Multimedia Society. (Domestic conference)
Lim, E.-C., Shim, C.-B., & You, K.-S. (2007). An efficient rank-based image transformation scheme using entropy coding in gray-level images. 5th ACIS International Conference on Software Engineering Research, Management & Applications (SERA 2007), Busan, Korea, 437-444. https://doi.org/10.1109/sera.2007.44 (Conference)
Lim, E.-C. & Shim, C.-B. (2007). Similarity search algorithm for efficient sub-trajectory matching in moving databases. 7th International Conference on Computational Science (ICCS 2007), LNCS 4489, 821-828. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-72588-6_132 (Conference)
Lim, E.-C., Kim, J., Shim, C.-B., & You, K.-S. (2007). Adaptive ranked indexing scheme for color-indexed images in ubiquitous multimedia environments. International Conference on Ubiquitous Information Technologies & Applications (ICUT 2007). (Conference)
Lim, E.-C., Shin, C.-S., & Sim, C.-B. (2007). A design and implementation of multimedia pest prediction management system using wireless sensor network. Journal of the Korea Society of Computer and Information, 12(3), 27-35. (Domestic journal)
Lim, E.-C. & Sim, C.-B. (2007). A design of domain object interface using XML and design patterns. Fall Conference of the Korea Multimedia Society. (Domestic conference)
Lim, E.-C., Hwa, Y.-D., Shin, C.-S., Shim, C.-B., & Lee, J.-H. (2007). Implementation of an efficient GPS based vehicle monitoring system for logistics shipping service. Spring Conference of the Korea Contents Association, 5(1). (Domestic conference)
Lim, E.-C., Kim, J.-J., Shin, C.-S., Shim, C.-B., & Lee, J.-H. (2007). A multimedia pest prediction management system using soil and environment sensor. Spring Conference of the Korea Multimedia Society. (Domestic conference)
Lim, E.-C., Shim, C.-B., & You, K.-S. (2006). A novel approach for re-ordering method based on adaptive rank indexing in color-indexed images. Advances in Hybrid Information Technology: First International Conference (ICHIT 2006). (Conference)
Lim, E. & Shim, C.-B. (2006). A map browsing system of the location information using design pattern [Software registration]. Software Online Registration System (SORS), South Korea. (Software)