Kyu Hong Cho, Ph.D. is a microbiologist and educator serving at Indiana State University. Hailing from South Korea, he pursued his academic journey at prestigious institutions including Seoul National University (B.S.), KAIST (M.S.), and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (Ph.D.). Following his doctoral studies, he further honed his expertise through post-doctoral training at Washington University School of Medicine. With a profound focus on medical microbiology, Dr. Cho's research primarily delves into unraveling the pathogenic mechanisms of Streptococcus pyogenes, a significant human pathogen. Dr. Cho's academic prowess extends to the classroom, where he has been imparting knowledge in general microbiology, medical microbiology, and biotechnology for nearly two decades.