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Research Fund

Research Fund

Doosan Yonkang Academic Awards - Surgeon’s division

The Doosan Yonkang Academic Award was established in 2007 to motivate young medical scientists in surgery to conduct further research further.
Doosan Yonkang Environment Research Fund

Since 1993, the Doosan Yonkang Foundation had provided research funds for environmental researchers who are striving to create a livable environment. The previous 'Doosan Yonkang Environment Research Fund was reorganized into the 'Doosan Yonkang Award for the Environment' in 2019 in order to promote developments in the environmental field and motivate environmental scientists to carry on with their research.
Doosan Yonkang Academic Awards - Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgeon’s Division

The Doosan Yonkang Academic Award for Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgeon was established in 2023 to motivate young medical scientists in Hepato Biliary Pancreatic surgery to conduct further research further.
Doosan Yonkang Academic Awards - Medical Article Division

The Doosan Yonkang Foundation established the Doosan Yonkang Academic Award – Medical Article Division in 2006 to encourage talented young medical scientists to deepen their research. Each year, an outstanding Journal article is selected its lead author awarded.
Long-term Research Fund

Since 1979, the Doosan Yonkang Foundation has supported university research institutes and professors specializing in pure and basic science research to ensure balanced academic development, and has provided research funds to enable them to remain focused on their research activities.

2024 Doosan Yonkang Academic Awards - Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgeon’s Division
2023 Doosan Yonkang Academic Award for Surgeons
2023 Doosan Yonkang Academic Award for Surgeons
2023 Doosan Yonkang Academic Award for the Environment
2023 Doosan Yonkang Academic Award for the Environment
2023 Doosan Yonkang Academic Awards – Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgeon’s Division
2022 Doosan Yonkang Academic Awards - Medical Article Division
2021 Doosan Yonkang Academic Award for the Environment
2020 Doosan Yonkang Academic Award
2019 Doosan Yonkang Academic Award for Surgeons
2018 Funding Agreement with Seoul National University College of Medicine

List of journal articles (17 journal articles)

※ The part and title of the winners was written at the time of the award.

2006

Chang-Hwan Yoon (Chief of Aviation Medicine, Air Force Aerospace Medical Center)

Synergistic Neovascularization by Mixed Transplantation of Early Endothelial Progenitor Cells and Late Outgrowth Endothelial Cells: The Role of Angiogenic Cytokines and Matrix Metalloproteinases
2007

Min-Sun Kim (Professor, Endocrine Medicine, Seoul Asan Hospital)

The role of hypothalamic Foxo1 in the regulation of food intake and energy homeostasis
2008

Sung-Rae Cho (Assistant Professor, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, School of Medicine, Yonsei University)

Induction of neostriatal neurogenesis slows disease progression in a transgenic murine model of Huntington’s disease
2009

Min-Ah Yoo (Research Lecturer, Nephrology, Ewha Woman’s University Medical Center)

HGF and BMP-7 Ameliorate High Glucose–Induced Epithelial-to-Mesenchymal Transition of MesotheliumPeritoneal
2010

Sung-Min Ahn (Assistant Professor, Interdisciplinary Medicine, Gachon Hospital Gil Medical Center)

The first Korean genome sequence and analysis: Full genome sequencing for a socio-ethnic group
2011

Ha-Il Kim (Assistant Professor, Graduate School of Medicine, KAIST)

Serotonin regulates pancreatic beta cell mass during pregnancy
2012

Gyu-Seok Kim (Associate Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital)

Low-Dose Abdominal CT for Evaluating Suspected Appendicitis
2013

Joon-Bum Kim (Assistant Professor, Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Seoul Asan Hospital)

Long-term outcomes of mechanical valve replacement in patients with atrial fibrillation: impact of the maze procedure.
2014

Sah-min Lee (Medical Doctor, Department of Internal Medicine Seoul National University Hospital)

Adenylyl cyclase-associated protein 1 is a receptor for human resistin and mediates inflammatory actions of human monocytes.
2015

Mi-Na Kim(Assistant Professor, division of gastroenterology, CHA Gangnam Medical Center)

Increased Risk of Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Chronic Hepatitis B Patients With Transient Elastography–Defined Subclinical Cirrhosis
2016

Oh Sang Hoon (Assistant professor, Department of Emergency Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea)

Continuous Amplitude-Integrated Electroencephalographic Monitoring Is a Useful Prognostic Tool for Hypothermia-Treated Cardiac Arrest Patients
2017

Jun Jae Kwan (Department of Cancer Control and Policy, Graduate School of Cancer Science and Policy)

Effectiveness of the Korean National Cancer Screening Program in Reducing Gastric Cancer Mortality
2018

Lee Joo Myung (Assistant professor, Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Heart Vascular Stroke Institute, Samsung Medical Center)

Clinical implications of three-vessel fractional flow reserve measurement in patients with coronary artery disease
2019

Koh Hyun Yong (Researcher, GraduateSchool of Medical Science and Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology)

BRAF somatic mutation contributes to intrinsic epileptogenicity in pediatric brain tumors
2020

Choi Won-Mook (Medical Doctor, Department of Gastroenterology, Liver Center, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine)

Glutamate Signaling in Hepatic Stellate Cells Drives Alcoholic Steatosis
2021

Kang Jeehoon (Department of Internal Medicine, Cardiology Centre, Seoul National University Hospital)

Aspirin versus clopidogrel for chronic maintenance monotherapy after percutaneous coronary intervention (HOST-EXAM): an investigator-initiated, prospective, randomised, open-label, multicentre
2022

Kim Ryul, Park Seongyeol (Researcher, GENOME INSIGHT Inc.)

Clonal dynamics in early human embryogenesis inferred from somatic Mutation

List of journal articles (39 journal articles)

※ The part and title of the winners was written at the time of the award.

2007

Kim Sung-Hoon (Senior Researcher, Liver Cancer Center in the National Cancer Center)

Various Liver Resections Using Hanging Maneuver by Three Glisson’s Pedicles and Three Hepatic Veins

Ahn Sei-hyun (Professor, Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, University of Ulsan and Asan Medical Center)

Poor Outcome of Hormone Recepter-Positive Breast Cancer at Very Young Age Is Due to Tamoxifen Resistance: Nationwide Survival Data in Korea-A Report From the Korean Breast Cancer Society
2008

Kim Jin-Cheon (Professor, Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, University of Ulsan)

Comparative Outcome between Chemo-radiotherapy and Lateral Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection following Total Meso-rectal Excision in Rectal Cancer

Lee Nam-Joon (Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Seoul National University)

Recurrence of Hepatitis B Is Associated With Cumulative Corticosteroid Dose and Chemotherapy Against Hepatocellular Carcinoma Recurrence After Liver Transplantation
2009

Kim Wook (Professor, School of Medicine, Catholic University of Korea)

The Impact of Comorbidity on Surgical Outcomes in Laparoscopy-Assisted Distal Gastrectomy

Lee Gyeong-Bok (Research Lecturer, Vascular Surgery, Samsung Medical Center)

Study of Early Complication (30 days) Occurrence after Carotid Endarterectomy and Analysis of Stroke Risk Factors after Surgery
2010

Moon Hyung-Gon (Clinical Assistant Professor, Breast Endocrine Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital)

Underweight and breast cancer recurrence and death: a report from the Korean Breast Cancer Society

Lee Hyuk-Joon (Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Seoul National University)

Gene Expression profiling of metaplastic lineages identifies CDH17 as a prognostic marker in early stage gastric cancer
2011

Lee Eun-Sook (Professor, General Surgery, School of Medicine, Korea University)

Health-Related Quality of Life in Survivors with Breast Cancer One Year after Diagnosis Compared with the General Population

Han Won-Shik (Associate Professor, Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Seoul National University)

SNP-SNP Interactions between DNA Repair Genes Were Associated with Breast Cancer Risk in the Korean Population
2012

Gong Sung-Ho (Assistant Professor, General Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital)

Stage Migration Effect on Survival after Gastric Cancer Surgery with Extended Lymphadenectomy : A Reappraisal of Positive Lymph Node Ratio as a Proper N-Staging

Park Yang-Jin (Assistant Professor, Vascular Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, School of Medicine, Sungkyunkwan University)

Status of Patient Treatment with Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm in Korea
2013

Han Dong-Seok (School of Medicine, Konkuk University)

Nomogram predicting long-term survival after D2 gastrectomy for gastric cancer

Park Gyeong-Sik (School of Medicine, Konkuk University)

Anti-adhesive effect and safety of oxidized regenerated cellulose after thyroidectomy : a prospective, randomized controlled study
2014

Kim Hyung-Ho (Professor, General Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital)

Long-Term Results of Laparoscopic Gastrectomy for Gastric Cancer: A Large-Scale Case-Control and Case-Matched Korean Multicenter Study

Park Chi-Min (Assistant Professor, General Surgery, Samsung Medical Center)

Impact of a surgical intensivist on the clinical outcomes of patients admitted to a surgical intensive care unit
2015

Suh Suk-Won (Clinical assistant professor, Department of Surgery, Chung-Ang University Hospital)

Prediction of aggressiveness in early-stage hepatocellular carcinoma for the selection of surgical resection

Lee Kil Yeon (Professor, Department of Surgery, Kyung Hee University School of Medicine)

A preliminary study for the development of indices and the current state of surgical site infections (SSIs) in Korea: the Korean Surgical Site Infection Surveillance (KOSSIS) program
2016

Yang Han-Kwang (Professor, Department of Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine)

Gastrectomy plus chemotherapy versus chemotherapy alone for treating advanced gastric cancer with a single non-curable factor (REGATTA): a phase 3, randomized controlled trial

Kim Jong Man (Professor, Department of Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine)

Outcomes for patients with HCV after liver transplantation in Korea : a multicenter study
2017

Kim Young-Woo (Professor, Graduate School of Cancer Science and Policy, National Cancer Center)

Laparoscopy-Assisted versus Open D2 Distal Gastrectomy for Advanced Gastric Cancer: Results from a Randomized Phase II Multicenter Clinical Trial (COACT 1001).

Oh Bo Young (Professor, Department of Surgery, Ewha Womans University School of Medicine)

Silencing the living gene enhances the cytotoxic effects of anticancer drugs on colon cancer cells
2018

Song Gi-Won (Professor, Department of Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine)

Outcome of ABO-incompatible adult living-donor liver transplantation for patients with hepatocellular carcinoma

Lee Jin Won (Assistant professor, Department of Surgery, Hallym University Chuncheon Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University College of Medicine)

Evaluation of a polyurethane foam dressing impregnated with 3% povidone-iodine (Betafoam) in a rat wound model

Choi Yoon Young (Clinical assistant professor, Department of Surgery, Yonsei University Health System, Yonsei University College of Medicine)

Modification of the TNM Staging System for Stage II/III Gastric Cancer Based on a Prognostic Single Patient Classifier Algorithm
2019

Cheong Jae-Ho (Professor, Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine)

Selective Cytotoxicity of the NAMPT Inhibitor FK866 Toward Gastric Cancer Cells With Markers of the Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition, Due to Loss of NAPRT

Oh Heung-Kwon (Associate Professor, Department of Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital)

Effects of an Internet-based informational video on preoperative anxiety in patients with colorectal cancer
2020

Park Do Joong(Professor, Department of Surgery and Cancer Research Institute, Seoul National University Hospital)

Efficacy and Safety of Ursodeoxycholic Acid for the Prevention of Gallstone Formation After Gastrectomy in Patients With Gastric Cancer The PEGASUS-D Randomized Clinical Trial

Noh Gyoung Tae(Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery, Ewha Womans University College of Medicine)

Computed tomography based cross-sectional anatomy of the pelvis predicts surgical outcome after rectal cancer surgery

Lee Jeong Eon(Professor, Division of Breast Surgery, Department of Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine)

Use of Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy after Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy in Patients with Axillary Node-Positive Breast Cancer in Diagnosis

Kim Chang Woo(Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Surgery, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, Kyung Hee University School of Medicine)

Validation of Korean Version of Low Anterior Resection Syndrome Score Questionnaire
2021

Han Sang-Uk (Department of Surgery, Ajou University School of Medicine)

Long-Term Outcomes of Laparoscopic Distal Gastrectomy for Locally Advanced Gastric Cancer: The KLASS-02-RCT Randomized Clinical Trial

Jung Pil Young (Regional Trauma Center, Wonju Severance Christian Hospital)

The efficacy of the “no zone” approach for the assessment of traumatic neck injury: a case-control study

Lee Anbok (Department of Surgery, Busan Paik Hospital)

The Role of Neutrophil-lymphocyte Ratio and Platelet-lymphocyte Ratio in Predicting Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy Response in Breast Cancer
2022

Ryu Keun Won (chief researcher, National Cancer Center)

Laparoscopic Sentinel Node Navigation Surgery for Stomach Preservation in Patients With Early Gastric Cancer: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Choi Yoo Jin (Assistant Professor, Korea University Anam Hospital)

Diagnostic model for pancreatic cancer using a multi-biomarker panel

Jung Jin Hyang (Professor, Kyungpook National University Chilgok Hospital)

Targeted Axillary Biopsy with Preoperative Ultrasound-Guided Tattooing for Suspicious Axillary Lymph Nodes in Patients with Early Breast Cancer
2023

Kim Jong Man(Professor, Samsung Medical Center)

Outcomes of living liver donors are worse than those of matched healthy controls

Cho Jung Rae(Clinical Assistant Professor, Dankook University Hospital)

Efficacy of hyaluronic acid film on perianal wound healing in a rat model

List of journal articles (14 journal articles)

※ The part and title of the winners was written at the time of the award.

2019

Kim Insoo (Professor, School of Earth Science and Environmental Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology)

Occurrence and removal of pharmaceuticals and endocrine disruptors in South Korea

Park Chul-Hwi (Professor, School of Environmental Engineering, University of Seoul)

A Study on the Filling Rate and Nitrification ㆍ Denitrification Rate of Microorganism Immobilized Media

Kwon Ilhan (Associate Professor, Department of Environment, Energy & Geo Informatics, Sejong University)

Valorization of alum sludge via a pyrolysis platform using CO2 as reactive gas medium
2020

Choi Wonyong(Professor, Division of Environmental Science and Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH))

Active {001} Facet Exposed TiO2 Nanotubes Photocatalyst Filter for Volatile Organic Compounds Removal: From Material Development to Commercial Indoor Air Cleaner Applicatio

Oh Jeong-Eun(Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Pusan National University)

Evaluation of the current contamination status of PFASs and OPFRs in South Korean tap water associated with its origin

Jung Jinyoung(Professor, Department of Environmental Engineering, Yeungnam University)

Optimization of nitrogen removal performance in a single-stage SBR based on partial nitritation and ANAMMOX
2021

An Youn-Joo (Department of Environmental Health Science, Konkuk University)

Microplastic digestion generates fragmented nanoplastics in soils and damages earthworm spermatogenesis and coelomocyte viability

Choi Sung-Deuk (School of Urban and Environmental Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology)

Passive air sampling of halogenated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in the largest industrial city in Korea: Spatial distributions and source identification

Hong Seungkwan (School of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering, Korea University)

Membrane capacitive deionization-reverse electrodialysis hybrid system for improving energy efficiency of reverse osmosis seawater desalination
2022

Choo Kwang-Ho (Professor, Department of Environmental Engineering, Kyungpook National University)

Photolytic quorum quenching: A new anti-biofouling strategy for membrane bioreactors

Lee Byeong-Kyu (Professor, Department of Civil and Environment Engineering, University of Ulsan)

An efficient and unique route for the fabrication of highly condensed oxygen-doped carbon nitride for the photodegradation of synchronous pollutants and H2O2 production under ambient conditions

Cho Kyung Hwa ((Professor, School of Urban and Environmental Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology)

Using convolutional neural network for predicting cyanobacteria concentrations in river water
2023

Hong Seok Won (Researcher, Center for Water Cycle Research, Korea Institute of Science and Technology)

Ti 3+ self-doped TiO2 nanotube arrays revisited as Janus photoelectrodes for persulfate activation and water treatment

Kim Sang Hyoun (professor, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Yonsei University)

Formation and characterization of H2-producing granule in a pilot-scale dynamic membrane bioreactor

Support History

1980~1984

Institute for Korean Studies, Yonsei University
1980~2003

Research Institute of Korean Studies, Korea University
1980~1998

Korean Women’s Institute, E-Hwa university
1990~1992

Toegye Institute
1989

Studies on Koguryeo at Institute for Korean Studies, Yonsei University
1989~1991

Russian Studies Institute, Seoul National University
1990~1993

Department of Political Science and International Relations, Kyeonghee University
1990~1999

Korean Association of University Women
1991~1992

The Korean Society of Future Studies
1993

Studies on Koguryeo at Institute for Korean Studies, Yonsei University
1994~1996

Seoul Institute of Economic and Social Studies
1996~1997

Rural Development Administration
2001~2002

New Asia Research Institute
2006~2017

Cancer Research program at Seoul National University Hospital
2018~2022

Education Environment Improvement of Seoul National University College of Medicine Medical Library
2023~

Cancer Research program at Seoul National University Hospital