Soo-Jeong Lim
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Dr. Soo-Jeong Lim is a biomedical researcher whose work sits at the critical intersection of surgical oncology and advanced imaging. Her primary research focus is the development of innovative multimodal tracers for sentinel lymph node (SLN) mapping, a technique vital for staging cancers like gastric cancer. Her most cited work, a 2014 study in *Radiology*, introduced a novel fluorescent iodized emulsion designed for both pre- and intraoperative SLN imaging. This dual-purpose tracer allows surgeons to visualize lymphatic drainage with standard preoperative CT and then navigate to the exact same nodes during surgery using near-infrared fluorescence, all from a single injection. Validated in both rat and beagle models, this contribution addresses a major clinical challenge: the need for precise, real-time guidance to reduce the invasiveness of lymph node biopsies. With over 30 citations, this foundational study has helped pave the way for more accurate, less invasive cancer staging procedures. Dr. Lim’s work is a compelling example of how materials science and surgical technique can converge to directly improve patient outcomes.
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