Prof. Yeong-Wook SONG (Korea)

Yeong wook Song is Professor of Internal Medicine, and Chief of Rheumatology at the Seoul National University, College of Medicine, where he has been since 1988. Dr. Song received his medical degree from Seoul National University College of Medicine. He did an internship and residency in internal medicine in Seoul National University Hospital. He received his PhD from Seoul National University in 1990. His fellowship training in rheumatology was at University of California Los Angeles under the direction of Bevra Hahn. He was authored over 100 articles published in peer-reviewed journals. He is a fellow of the American College of Rheumatology, a former Secretary General of Asia Pacific League against Rheumatism 2004, President of East Asian Group of Rheumatology, and a chairman of Korea Research Council of Rheumatism. Dr. Song’s current research is on the genetics and pathogenesis of lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. He also provides consultations and long-term care for patients with rheumatic diseases. Among his awards are the Ellis-Dressner Award of the Southern California Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation and Young Investigator Award from Seoul National University Hospital.