Resident | Kyung Hee University | South Korea
Dr. Kyung Jun Heo, M.D., is a dedicated clinician-scientist in the field of plastic and reconstructive surgery, currently serving as a Resident at the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. He completed his B.S. in Medical Science at Kyung Hee University in 2014, followed by his M.D. from Chung-Ang University College of Medicine in 2019. Professionally, he has served as a Public Health Doctor at Anseong City Public Health Center (2019–2022), where he played a critical role as an epidemiological investigator during the COVID-19 pandemic and as an adverse events following immunization (AEFI) surveillance officer. His clinical and research interests span microsurgical reconstruction, particularly super-thin ALT and DIEP flaps for complex reconstructions, aesthetic and anti-aging medicine with a focus on collagen stimulators and fillers, and wound healing and scar biology, including keloid research and the role of α7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor agonists. He has co-authored impactful publications, including work in Biomaterials (2012) and a recent article on the anti-fibrotic effects of α7nAChR agonists in keloid fibroblasts (2025), alongside multiple conference presentations at the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (KSPRS) international congresses. His research skills include clinical trial design, microsurgical techniques, translational wound healing studies, and collaborative projects that bridge clinical innovation with molecular biology. Though early in his career, Dr. Heo has demonstrated leadership through both community service and academic engagement, supported by certifications in medicine and Basic Life Support. With 145 citations by 145 documents, 1 document indexed, and an h-index of 1, his academic footprint is steadily expanding. Driven by a commitment to advancing reconstructive techniques and improving patient outcomes, Dr. Heo shows strong promise for future contributions in high-impact research, international collaboration, and academic leadership, making him a valuable asset to the global medical research community.
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Featured Publication
Jung, H. S., Pradhan, T., Han, J. H., Heo, K. J., Lee, J. H., Kang, C., & Kim, J. S. (2012). Molecular modulated cysteine-selective fluorescent probe. Biomaterials, 33(33), 8495–8502. Citations: ~ 143
