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Sunwoo Kang, MD, PhD, Named a Lifetime Achiever by Marquis Who's Who

Dr. Kang has been endorsed by Marquis Who's Who as a leader in the fields of healthcare and higher education



Since April 2017, Dr. Kang has been teaching at Inje University's College of Medicine as a professor for the division of nephrology, department of internal medicine.

    BUSAN, REPUBLIC OF KOREA, September 20, 2017 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Marquis Who's Who, the world's premier publisher of biographical profiles, is proud to name Sunwoo Kang, MD, PhD, a Lifetime Achiever. An accomplished listee, Dr. Kang celebrates many years' experience in his professional network, and has been noted for achievements, leadership qualities, and the credentials and successes he has accrued in his field. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Since April 2017, Dr. Kang has been teaching at Inje University's College of Medicine as a professor for the division of nephrology, department of internal medicine. Prior to earning the title of professor, he was an instructor and assistant professor at the university. A private institution, which was founded in 1932 as a surgical clinic, later became known as Inje Medical College in 1979 and, ultimately, Inje University in 1989.

Dr. Kang has received grants from several reputable establishments, including the Korean Society of Nephrology in 2005 and the Korean Society of Hypertension in 2006. Since 2006, he has been actively involved in seven clinical trials, three of which are still presently active. He has written close to 40 scientific publications in genomic research for kidney diseases in various journal like the International Immunopharmacology, Transplantation Proceedings, and Open Journal of Nephrology. He also edited a book, "Epigenetics, Environment and Genes," and has spoken on a number of topics at conferences across the globe, including in the Republic of Korea; Barcelona, Spain; Tokyo, Japan; Glaskow, UK; and in several cities in the U.S., such as Orlando, FL, and San Diego, CA.

A member of several organizations, including the Korean Society of Nephrology, the American Society of Nephrology, the Korean Society of Internal Medicine, and the Korean Society of Diabetes, Dr. Kang is a certified physician through the Korean Government since 1995. He earned an MD, followed by a Master of Science and PhD in Internal Medicine from Kyung Hee University Medical School. He then completed his internship and his residency at Kyung Hee from 1995 to 2000, as well as his clinical fellowship in the division of nephrology, department of internal medicine, at the Inji University Paik Hospital.

Dr. Kang's work has been recognized by several notable affiliations numerous times. He has been the recipient of a Best Poster Award by the Korean Society of Hypertension in 2007, a Best Abstract by Young Author and Travel Grant in 2007, a National Kidney Fellowship Award for 2008-09, a Best Poster Award of World Congress in Internal Medicine in 2014, and a Best Presentation Award by the Korean Society of Transplantation in 2016.

Married with two children, Dr. Kang has previously served in the military. When he has free time, he loves to play golf, hike, and walk.

In recognition of outstanding contributions to his profession and the Marquis Who's Who community, Sunwoo Kang, PhD, has been featured on the Marquis Who's Who Lifetime Achievers website. Please visit www.ltachievers.com for more information about this honor.

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