Dr. Hongjun Song

Dr. Song’s pioneering work on adult neurogenesis and patient-derived stem cell models has deepened insight into brain development and psychiatric disease.

Dr. Hongjun Song is a neuroscientist recognized for his work on neural stem cells, adult neurogenesis, and the molecular mechanisms underlying psychiatric and neurological disorders. He has identified radial glia-like cells as self-renewing neural stem cells and uncovered how genes such as DISC1 regulate neuronal development and contribute to schizophrenia risk. Dr. Song also pioneers the use of patient-derived and genetically edited iPSCs to model brain diseases, contributing to major collaborative efforts like the Huntington’s Disease iPSC Consortium. A dedicated mentor, he has trained numerous award-winning scientists who have advanced to faculty positions worldwide.