We study the neural mechanisms underlying higher cognitive functions. Using state-of-the-art technologies, we investigate how the brain learns and computes flexible behaviors.
We are developing an efficient information communication algorithm via neural interfaces to study flexible learning and cognitive control.
Our research involves studying complex behavior in mice, using the next-generation tools such as Neuropixels neural probes, calcium-imaging, rodent virtual reality systems, optogenetics, and ultrafast brain-machine interface.

• ㆍWe aim to control biological neural networks directly using real-time bidirectional BMI. Instead of the conventional encoding-decoding approach, we seek to uncover the control algorithms that guide the neural networks and behavior.
• ㆍWe study the mechanism of spontaneous recovery after brain damage using real-time single-unit BMI [Grant: Global Physician-Scientist Training Program, Ministry of Health and Welfare, 2024-2026].
• ㆍUsing PTSD animal models, we aim to uncover the neural dynamics of fear memory and to control these memories [Grant: K-Brain Project, Ministry of Science and ICT, 2023-2027].

• ㆍChongxi Lai, Dohoung Kim, Brian Lustig, Shinsuke Tanaka, Brian Barbarits, Lakshmi Narayan, Jennifer Colonell, Ole Paulsen, Albert K. Lee, and Timothy D. Harris. Low-Latency Extracellular Spike Assignment for High-Density Electrodes at Single-Neuron Resolution. bioRxiv (2023).
• ㆍDohoung Kim, Jong-Moo Park, Kyusik Kang, Yong-Jin Cho, Keun-Sik Hong, Kyung Bok Lee, Tai Hwan Park, Soo Joo Lee, Jae Guk Kim, Moon-Ku Han, Beom Joon Kim, Jun Lee, Jae-Kwan Cha, Dae-Hyun Kim, Hyun-Wook Nah, Dong-Eog Kim, Wi-Sun Ryu, Joon-Tae Kim, Kang-Ho Choi, Jay Chol Choi, Byung-Chul Lee, Kyung-Ho Yu, Mi Sun Oh, Wook-Joo Kim, Jee-Hyun Kwon, Dong-Ick Shin, Sung-Il Sohn, JeongHo Hong, Ji Sung Lee, Juneyoung Lee, Philip B Gorelick, Hee-Joon Bae. Dual Versus Mono Antiplatelet Therapy in Large Atherosclerotic Stroke: A Retrospective Analysis of the Nationwide Multicenter Stroke Registry. Stroke 50, 1184-1192 (2019)
• ㆍDohoung Kim, Huijeong Jeong, Juhyeong Lee, Jeong-Wook Ghim, Eun Sil Her, Seung-Hee Lee, Min Whan Jung. Distinct roles of parvalbumin- and somatostatin-expressing interneurons in working memory. Neuron 92, 902-915 (2016)
• ㆍDohoung Kim*, Seung-Hoon Lee*, Beom Joon Kim, Keun-Hwa Jung, Kyung-Ho Yu, Byung-Chul Lee, Jae-Kyu Roh. Secondary prevention by stroke subtype: a nationwide follow-up study in 46 108 patients after acute ischaemic stroke. European heart journal 34, 2760-2767 (2013).

• ㆍM.D., College of Medicine, Seoul National University (2008)
• ㆍM.S., College of Medicine, Seoul National University (2013)
• ㆍPh.D. Graduate School of Medical Science and Engineering, KAIST (2017)

• ㆍ2009 - 2013 : Residency, Neurology, Seoul National University Hospital
• ㆍ2017 - 2023 : Postdoctoral Associate, Janelia Research Campus, HHMI
• ㆍ2023 - Present : Assistant Professor, Convergence IT Engineering, POSTECH