Kyoungjin Park
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Dr. Kyoungjin Park is a pioneering biomedical engineer whose work sits at the intersection of advanced drug delivery and surgical imaging. Her primary research focuses on developing novel polymeric micro- and nano-carriers to enhance diagnostic and therapeutic outcomes, with a particular emphasis on real-time fluorescence imaging for minimally invasive surgery. In her most cited work, Park engineered indocyanine-green (ICG)-loaded microballoons using a PLGA-PEG diblock copolymer, designed specifically for biliary imaging during cholecystectomy. This innovation addressed a critical clinical need by providing superior fluorescence characteristics and slower degradation compared to free ICG, enabling clearer, longer-lasting visualization of biliary anatomy. Her contributions have been recognized with 28 citations, establishing a foundation for safer, image-guided surgical procedures. By merging materials science with clinical imaging, Park’s research offers a compelling solution to reduce bile duct injuries, a persistent challenge in laparoscopic surgery. Her work exemplifies how targeted drug delivery systems can transform intraoperative diagnostics, making her a notable figure in the fields of polymeric biomaterials and surgical fluorescence imaging.
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