Jung Hyun Kwon
Papers
1
Total Citations
2
H-Index
1
About
Dr. Jung Hyun Kwon is a clinician-researcher whose work centers on the acute and chronic effects of advanced radiation therapies on gastrointestinal tissues, with a particular focus on the stomach and duodenum. Her most cited study, a 2007 case report on acute gastroduodenal injury following CyberKnife therapy, provided one of the earliest detailed clinical descriptions of the gastrointestinal toxicity associated with stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT). This work, which has garnered 2 citations, helped establish a foundational understanding of the risks posed by high-dose, hypofractionated radiation to the upper GI tract. By documenting a specific instance of injury from the CyberKnife—a robotic, image-guided system that delivers precise, high-dose radiation—Dr. Kwon contributed to the broader clinical awareness of how novel radiotherapy technologies, while targeting tumors with unprecedented accuracy, can still cause significant collateral damage to radiosensitive organs. Her research remains relevant for radiation oncologists and gastroenterologists seeking to balance therapeutic efficacy with patient safety in the era of SBRT.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1