Stanley Marks School of Veterinary Medicine, UC DAVIS
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Kyoung-won Seo Professor of College of Veterinary Medicine, Seoul National University
Bio
• Sep. 2023~ current
Professor of Dept. of Veterinary Internal Medicine, College of Veterinary
Medicine, Seoul National University
• Mar.2021~Aug. 2023
Associate professor of Dept. of Veterinary Internal Medicine, College of Veterinary
Medicine, Seoul National University
• Sep. 2017~Aug. 2018
Visiting Scholar, University of California, Davis, CA, USA
• Feb.2020~Feb. 2021
Professor of Dept. of Veterinary Internal Medicine, College of Veterinary
Medicine, Chungnam national University
• Feb.2016~Feb. 2020
Associate Professor of Dept. of Veterinary Internal Medicine, College of Veterinary
Medicine, Chungnam National University
• Feb. 2012~Feb. 2016
Assistant Professor of Dept. of Veterinary Internal Medicine, College of Veterinary
Medicine, Chungnam National University
• Mar. 2011~Feb. 2012
Postdoctoral researcher at the School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California,
Davis, CA, USA
• Sep. 2010~Mar. 2011
Postdoctoral researcher and Advisory Vet in Veterinary Internal Medicine of VMTH,
College of Veterinary Medicine, Seoul National University
• Oct. 2009~Aug. 2010
Postdoctoral researcher at the Cancer of Experimental Resources Branch,
National Cancer Center
• Sep. 2006~Aug. 2008
Teaching Assistant (Main Job: Chief Veterinarian) at Department of Internal Medicine,
Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital and Laboratory of Veterinary Internal Medicine,
Seoul National University
• Jan. 2002~Aug. 2006
Veterinarian of Department of Internal Medicine, Veterinary Medical Teaching
Hospital, College of Veterinary Medicine, Seoul National University
Dong-In Jung College of Veterinary Medicine, Gyeongsang National University
Bio
Dr. Dong-In Jung graduated from the college of veterinary medicine, Gyeongsang National University (South Korea), in 2000, and gained a PhD in small animal internal medicine at the Konkuk University (South Korea) in 2008. Dr. Jung finished an internship and residency in small animal internal medicine at the Konkuk University (2003-2006). Dr. Jung appointed as the faculty (Assistant Professor) at Gyeongsang National University (2008), Jinju, South Korea. Now, Dr. Jung is a Full Professor (Tenured) at Gyeongsang National University.
Dr. Jung is a Diplomate of the Asian Colleges of Veterinary Internal Medicine (AiCVIM) and the Korean Colleges of Veterinary Internal Medicine (KCVIM).
Do-Hyeon Yu College of Veterinary Medicine, Gyeongsang National University
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Woojin Song College of Veterinary Medicine, Jeju National University
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Masahiko Sato Veterinary Specialists Emergency Center
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Short biography Dr. Sato graduated from Iwate University and began his career in a small animal practice in Tokyo, where he worked for two years. Driven by a passion for advancing veterinary medicine, he returned to the University of Tokyo to pursue a PhD in small animal oncology. After completing his doctorate, Dr. Sato embarked on a postdoctoral fellowship at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle, gaining valuable research experience.
He then moved to Colorado State University, where he completed a residency in small animal internal medicine, further honing his clinical skills. In 2018, Dr. Sato achieved board certification from the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine. Following his residency, he joined the Veterinary Medical Center at t
he University of Tokyo as a project associate professor, where he contributed to academic and clinical advancements. Currently, Dr. Sato serves as the chief of Internal Medicine Service at the Veterinary Specialists Emergency Center, one of Japan's largest referral animal hospitals.
His professional interests encompass a diverse range of fields, includeng feline medicine, endocrinology, infectious diseases, gastroenterology, and nephrology..
Soft Tissue Surgery
Jongmin Kim VCA West Coast Specialty and Emergency Animal Hospital
Bio
Veterinary School: Seoul National University
Graduate School: Seoul National University (MVM)
Graduate School: Purdue University (Ph.D)
Residency: Northeast Indiana Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital (NIVES)
The first board-certified surgeon (ACVS) from Korea
https://vcahospitals.com/west-coast/team/jongmin-kim
Qingshan Pan College of Veterinary Medicine, China Agricultural University
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Kazushi Asano Nihon University
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Dr. Asano has been affiliated with Nihon University since 1999, initially serving as an Assistant Professor. In 2009, he became a charter diplomate of the Japanese College of Veterinary Surgeons (JCVS). Since 2015, Dr. Asano has held the position of Professor of Veterinary Surgery at Nihon University, where he is actively involved in teaching, clinical research, and practice at the university hospital.
Dr. Asano supervises a laboratory that includes five graduate students and 56 clinical trainees from private animal hospitals. His primary focus lies in small animal soft tissue surgery, with particular expertise in surgical oncology, including procedures for hepatic, adrenal, gastrointestinal, pancreatic, prostatic, and intrathoracic tumors. Additionally, he has extensive experience in endoscopic surgery and interventional radiology, such as percutaneous transvenous coil embolization and transarterial chemoembolization.
Dr. Asano performs approximately 250 surgical cases annually and has authored a total of 85 scientific publications to date.
Feline Medicine
Rachel Mary Korman Cat Specialist Services Underwood
Bio
Rachel Korman is a recognized specialist in feline medicine graduating from the University of Queensland. She worked in general practice in both Australia and the United Kingdom before completing a residency in feline internal medicine at the University of Bristol, UK. She became a recognized specialist in feline medicine in 2018. She is a Fellow of the Feline Medicine Chapter of the Australia New Zealand College of Veterinary Science, president of the Feline Medicine Chapter and clinical lead tutor for the Centre for Veterinary Education Feline Medicine Distance Education Course for the University of Sydney. Rachel’s interests are feline endocrinology, nephrology, infectious disease and haematology.
Rachel is director of Cat Specialist Services, a cat only multidisciplinary specialist referral hospital in Brisbane, Australia. She is ringmaster of 2 children, 3 cats and a chihuahua.
Lan-Hsin Kuo Senior Veterinarian & Partner, Prince Cat Hospital
Bio
Dr. Kuo grew up in Taiwan and graduated from the University of Melbourne in Australia. After working in a multi-veterinarian practice in Tasmania, Australia, for 2 years, she then completed a rotating internship at the Mississippi State University in the US. She grew a passion for feline medicine. Since then, she had worked in general practices, emergency animal hospitals as well as feline only practices in both Taiwan and Australia. She gained her qualification of Membership of Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists (ANZCVS) in Medicine of Cats in 2018 and became a Diplomate of American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP) in Feline Practice in 2023. She is now practicing as a feline specialist at Prince Cat Hospital in Taipei, Taiwan.
Dr. Kuo’s professional interests include feline medicine, ultrasound, cardiology and emergency. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, yoga and spending time with her family and their pets.
Meng Li College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University
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Dr. Meng Li is an accomplished veterinarian and public health professional with a diverse academic and clinical background. She earned both her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) and Master of Public Health (MPH) degrees from the University of Minnesota, USA. Building on a strong clinical foundation, Dr. Li completed a rotating internship at Auburn University, gaining valuable experience in oncology, internal medicine, surgery, and emergency care.
Currently, Dr. Li serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Clinical Science at the College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University (NAU). She teaches courses in veterinary dentistry, small animal medicine, and surgery, with a commitment to teaching excellence that has been recognized through multiple awards.
Dr. Li’s research focuses on oncolytic virology and veterinary anesthesia, with several recent publications addressing advancements in veterinary anesthesia and tumor biology. Beyond her academic achievements, she has been awarded numerous grants, including national and institutional research funds, and has led several clinical trial projects.
In addition to her teaching and research contributions, Dr. Li holds key leadership positions, including her role as Vice Director of the Veterinary Oncology Specialty Committee within the Chinese Veterinary Medical Association. Dr. Li’s work exemplifies her dedication to advancing veterinary science and improving animal health.
Jinsoo Lee Lee Jin Soo Feline Hospital
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•Director, Lee Jin Soo Feline Hospital
•DVM, Seoul National University, with top honors
•PhD candidate, Chungbuk University
•Co-founder, Korean Society of Feline Medicine (KSFM)
•Advisor, KSFM, following director of academic committee and vice-president
•Honorary advisor to the Korean Recognized Veterinary Specialist in Feline Medicine Certification Preparation Committee
Medical Imaging
Jin Heo VCA West Coast Specialty and Emergency Animal Hospital
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Jaehwan Kim College of Veterinary Medicine, Konkuk University
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Namsoon Lee Section of Medical Imaging, Veterinary Medical Center, Chungbuk National University
Bio
•Gangnam Animal Hospital, Seoul, Korea
Intern in Small Animal Practice - March, 2007 to December, 2008
•Seoul National University Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, Seoul, Korea
Veterinarian in Medical Imaging - March, 2009 to February, 2011
•Haemaru Referral Animal Hospital, Seongnam, Republic of Korea Section Chief in Medical Imaging Part - March, 2012 to September, 2016
•Time Animal Medical Center (Referral), Daejeon, Korea
Department Head in Medical Imaging Part - September, 2016 to July, 2022
•College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, Korea
Assistant Professor of Medical Imaging Department - September, 2023 to present
Cardiology
Sirilak Surachetpong Department of Veterinary Medicine Faculty of Veterinary Science Chulalongkorn University
Bio
Dr. Sirilak Disatian Surachetpong obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Doctor of Veterinary Medicine with First Class Honors from Chulalongkorn University, Thailand in 2002. She continued her academic journey by earning both a Master’s degree and a Doctorate in Clinical Sciences from Colorado State University, USA in 2005 and 2008, respectively. Following her doctoral studies, she further honed her expertise through a postdoctoral fellowship at Colorado State University from 2008-2009. Dr. Surachetpong is renowned for her expertise and has achieved recognition as a diplomate of the Thai Board of Veterinary Medicine. Additionally, she has been invited to serve as a specialist by the Asian College of Veterinary Internal Medicine for Companion Animals.
Dr. Surachetpong is currently a faculty member in the Department of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand. She teaches cardiology and medicine. She is also a deputy director of academic affairs of Chulalongkorn Small Animal Veterinary Teaching Hospital and a head of the Department of Veterinary Medicine. She serves as the president of the Veterinary Cardiovascular Society of Thailand. She has published several papers in peer-reviewed journals. Her research interest is the cardiopulmonary diseases in dogs and cats.
Yasuyuki Nii JASMINE Veterinary Cardiovascular Medical Center
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Dr. Yasuyuki Nii, DVM, PhD, is the Chief of Cardiology and a veterinary anesthesiologist specializing in cardiac surgeries. He currently serves at the JASMINE Veterinary Cardiovascular Medical Center. His expertise includes veterinary cardiology and perioperative anesthesia management for cardiac surgeries. In his lecture, he will highlight the latest developments in canine mitral valve repair, covering surgical indications, perioperative management, complications, and insights from recent research.
Orthopedic Surgery
Tetsuaki Koreeda Fujiidera Animal Hospital・Animal Joint Reconstruction Center
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1994 – 1998：PhD. Degree, Nippon Veterinary and life Science University
1992 – Graduated：Bachelor’s Degree, Nippon Veterinary and life Science University
Daniel Dean Lewis Professor Emeritus College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida
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Dan Lewis received his DVM from the University of California, Davis in 1983. He completed an Internship in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery at Louisiana State University in 1984 and a Residency in Small Animal Surgery at the University of Florida in 1987. Dr. Lewis spent a year as the Surgical Registrar at Sydney University before returning to Louisiana State University in 1988 as an Assistant Professor. In 1993, he returned to the University of Florida where he has ascended to his current rank as a Professor of Small Animal Surgery and was subsequently named the Jerry and Lola Collins Eminent Scholar in Canine Sports Medicine and Comparative Orthopedics. Dr. Lewis is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons, a Founding Fellow in Minimal Invasive Small Animal Orthopedic Surgery, a former President of the Veterinary Orthopedic Society, the recipient of the 2012 World Small Animal Veterinary Association-Hill’s Pet Mobility Award. He was named a University of Florida Foundation Research Professor in 2016, was the recipient of the Veterinary Orthopedic Society's Steve Fox Life Time Achievement Award in 2024 and was admitted as an Honorary Fellow of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists in 2024. Dr. Lewis has authored or co-authored over 225 peer-reviewed publications. His special interests include musculoskeletal traumatology, minimally invasive fracture management and reconstructive orthopedic surgery with a focus on the utilization of circular and hybrid external skeletal fixation for fracture stabilization, deformity correction and limb salvage procedures. In addition, Dr. Lewis has most recently embraced the use of virtual surgical planning and 3D printing in complex orthopedic procedures.
Sun Young Kim College of Veterinary Medicine, Purdue University
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Oncology
Kenji Hosoya Laboratory of Veterinary Advanced Medicine, Graduate School of Veterinary Medicine, Hokkaido University
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Dr. Hosoya serves as the chief clinician of the Oncology/Soft tissue surgery services in Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Hokkaido University, Japan, and has been leading the Radiation Oncology services (HUVAROS) since 2014. He completed two residency training programs at The Ohio State University, USA, and has certified by ACVR in 2007 and by ACVIM in 2009. His area of research includes radiation therapy for treatment of canine lymphoma, hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, and others.
Douglas Thamm Colorado State University
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Dr. Thamm is the Barbara Cox Anthony Professor of Oncology and Director of Clinical Research at the Colorado State University Flint Animal Cancer Center. He has authored over 195 peer-reviewed publications and 25 book chapters in veterinary and basic cancer research, is Co-Editor for the most recent edition of the textbook Withrow and MacEwen’s Small Animal Clinical Oncology, and is Editor-In-Chief of the journal Veterinary and Comparative Oncology. Dr. Thamm is the President of the Veterinary Cancer Society and the 2023 recipient of the Alan Kelly International Prize in Canine Health from The Kennel Club.
Hun-Young Yoon Department of Veterinary Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, Konkuk University
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Dr. Yoon received both DVM and PhD from Konkuk University in Seoul and worked at Missouri University as a postdoctoral fellow. He is currently a professor at the Department of Veterinary Surgery and a director or Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, Konkuk University of Korea. His research is mainly focused on studying soft tissue surgery and non-vascular intervention .
Emergency
Jiwoong Her North Carolina State University, College of Veterinary Medicine
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Dr. Jiwoong Her is an associate professor in Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care, and Nephrology at North Carolina State University. He earned his DVM from Chungnam National University in South Korea and completed evaluated clinical experience at Louisiana State University. After an ECC internship at Chesapeake Veterinary Referral Center, Dr. Her completed a master’s degree and residency in Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care at Auburn University in 2020. He then served as an Assistant Professor of Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care at the Ohio State University before joining NCSU in 2024. During his time at the OSU, he completed a fellowship in Extracorporeal Therapies and began a residency in the American College of Veterinary Nephrology and Urology. His clinical interests focus on extracorporeal therapies, kidney disease, fluid therapy, oxygenation, and ventilation. His scholarly interests center on advancing the diagnosis and treatment of critical conditions, including sepsis, respiratory diseases, and kidney diseases in dogs and cats.
Neurology
Shinichi Kanazono Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Center
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Dr. Shinichi Kanazono received his veterinary degree from the Iwate University, Japan in 2004. After spending 3 years in a referral-based private practice in Tokyo, he gained further experience working as a postdoctoral research fellow at Comparative Neurology Lab in University of Missouri for the next 3 years. He completed a residency in veterinary neurology and neurosurgery in 2013 at University of Missouri. Kanazono then returned to Japan where he served as the Chief of Neurology & Neurosurgery Service at Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Center. In addition, he serves as the hospital director since 2022.
Anesthesia
Won-gyun Son College of Veterinary Medicine, Seoul National University
Bio
•Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
March 2000 — February 2007
•Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea
Doctor of Philosophy in Veterinary Medicine
March 2007 — August 2015
Thesis: Evaluation of Factors Influencing Epidural Anesthesia in Dogs
•Korean Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society
Vice-Chairman
January 2016 — December 2019
•Korean Society of Veterinary Surgery
Division Chair (Anesthesiology)
January 2017 — December 2020
•DVM, PhD, Assistant Professor,
Veterinary Anesthesia & Analgesia,
Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences,
College of Veterinary Medicine, Seoul National University
Min Jang College of Veterinary Medicine, Kyungpook National University
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Nutrition
Jane Armstrong DVM, MS, MBA, Diplomate ACVIM (Small Animal Internal Medicine) Professor Emerita, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota Chair, Continuing Education Committee, World Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Dr. Jane Armstrong is a graduate of the Ontario Veterinary College in Canada. After pursuing advanced clinical and research training at the University of Illinois and Michigan State University, she joined the veterinary clinical faculty at North Carolina State University. She later became a faculty member in the Veterinary Clinical Sciences Department, University of Minnesota concurrently completing a Master of Business Administration at the Carlson School of Management and serving as Interim Department Head. Her research interests focus on clinical nutrition, especially in gastrointestinal disorders. She has authored over 140 refereed publications and book chapters, served on numerous review and advisory panels and lectured extensively internationally. Dr. Armstrong holds board certification in the ACVIM, served 3 terms on the Board of Regents of that organization, and is a co-author on the ACVIM 2021 Consensus Statement on Feline Pancreatitis. She just completed 4 years as Chair of the Continuing Education Committee of the World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA).
Geraldine Blanchard European Specialist in Veterinary and Comparative Nutrition, Veterinary Nutrition Specialist consultation, Biarritz, CEO Vet Nutrition Coach, Bidart, CEO Animal Nutrition Expertise, Arbonne, CEO Vetanea Pty Ltd, QLD
Bio
Geraldine graduated from the Vet School of Alfort (France) in 1994, defended her PhD on Lipoprotein metabolism and Hepatic Lipidosis in Cats and holds board certification in the European College of Veterinary and Comparative Nutrition (ECVCN) in 2002. She was president of this college 2010-2013.
Dr Géraldine Blanchard run a specialist consultation in veterinary nutrition (currently in Biarritz, France), and has been a consultant for the petfood industry worldwide.
Until 2006, she developed Clinical Nutrition at the Vet School of Alfort as associate Professor, and moved to Australia (UQ, St Lucia, QLD) in 2007, as Senior Lecturer in Nutrition.
Back to France, she launched in 2008 an online nutrition service cuisine-a-crocs.com. The site now offers balanced tailored recipes for dogs and cats for more than 140 situations (healthy and one disease or more) from Geraldine's logarithms (including home-made-diets, mixed diets or commercial pet food, and treats), in French and English.
In order to balance the mixed diets and the home cooked diets for dogs and cats, she launched a range of mineral vitamin supplements, Vit’i5, on the European market since 2008, and Australia since 2019.
Author and co-author of countless continuing education resources, books and book chapters, as well as original research on clinical nutrition, Dr Géraldine Blanchard is a renowned international resource within animal nutrition.
Iveta Bečvářová DVM, MS, DACVIM (Nutrition) Sr Director Global Academic & Professional Affairs Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc., USA
Bio
Iveta Becvarova, DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVIM (Nutrition) currently serves as Sr Director of Global Academic and Professional Affairs at Hill’s Pet Nutrition, USA and she is an Adjunct Faculty member in the Department of Clinical Science, College of Veterinary Medicine, Kansas State University. She has been Director of Academic Affairs at Hill’s Pet Nutrition Europe from 2011-2018. Dr. Becvarova became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Nutrition (ACVN) in July 2007. She has been a Clinical Instructor and Clinical Assistant Professor – Veterinary Nutrition at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine (VMCVM) from 2006-2011. Dr. Becvarova completed her Master of Science degree in Biomedical and Veterinary Sciences and Nutrition Residency program at the VMCVM in 2006 and earned her DVM degree in 1999 from the University of Veterinary and Pharmaceutical Sciences Brno, Czech Republic. She is a past president of the board of the ACVN, and a member of the American Academy of Veterinary Nutrition (AAVN). Dr. Becvarova conducted studies in cancer management, obesity, body composition and oxidative stress.
Nick Cave Massey University
Bio
Nick Cave graduated from Massey University (NZ) in 1990 and worked in general practice for 6 years until 1997, when he returned to Massey for a residency in small animal internal medicine, and graduated with a Master’s in Veterinary Science in 2000. In 2004 he moved to the University of California, Davis, where he attained a PhD in nutrition and immunology. At the same time, he completed a residency in small animal clinical nutrition and became a diplomate in the American College of Veterinary Nutrition in 2004. In 2005, he returned to Massey University, where he was Associate Professor in small animal medicine and nutrition until this year, when he escaped academia to return to private practice and consulting. He was a founding member of the WSAVA Global Nutrition Committee and is a founding board member for the Massey University Centre for Working Dogs. He has served on numerous editorial boards, is an associate editor for Frontiers in Veterinary Science, has authored more than 80 peer-reviewed articles, several textbook chapters, and is a frequent commentator in public media.
Dermatology
Mark G. Papich North Carolina State University
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Others
Mart Leiva Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, UAB Barcelona
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Ronald Koh Chi University
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Dr. Koh earned his veterinary degree in Taiwan and pursued advanced training with a specialty internship and a Master’s program in acupuncture and integrative medicine at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine. He is board certified in Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation and holds multiple certifications in acupuncture, rehabilitation, pain management, medical manipulation, herbal medicine, food therapy, and palliative and hospice care. Currently a full Professor at Chi University, Dr. Koh previously served as a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of California, Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, and as a Clinical Assistant Professor at Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine. He has contributed numerous book chapters and peer-reviewed publications on acupuncture, TCVM, rehabilitation, pain management, laser, and integrative medicine. His clinical expertise emphasizes multi-modal and interdisciplinary approaches to optimize outcomes, improve function, and enhance quality of life, with a strong focus on pain management and mobility.
Sun-A Kim Cornell University
Bio
Dr. Sun-A Kim received her DVM from Chungnam National University, South Korea, in 2005 and a PhD degree from Seoul National University, South Korea, in 2023. She completed a veterinary behavior medicine residency at UC Davis in 2020. Dr. Kim then worked as a clinical professor at Chungbuk National University before relocating to Cornell in 2024 as the Dave and Cheryl Duffield Assistant Professor in the Duffield Institute for Animal Behavior and Department of Clinical Sciences. She is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists.
Yongbaek Kim College of Vet. Med, Seoul National University
Bio
Dr. Kim is a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists, and currently a professor of veterinary clinical pathology at the College of Veterinary Medicine, Seoul National University. Dr. Kim graduated Seoul National University with BS and MS, and completed the PhD and residency combined program in the veterinary pathology at the University of Georgia. After 3 years of post-doctoral training at the US National Institute of Health, he worked as a tenure track faculty of veterinary pathology at the North Carolina State University. Since moving to Seoul National University in 2011, he is working on research projects about veterinary diagnostic medicine, molecular carcinogenesis and provides diagnostic service for SNU Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital and local veterinarians.
Korean Session
Sungsoo Kim VIP Animal Medical Center
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TBA
Tae-sung Hwang College of Veterinary Medicine, Gyeongsang National University
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Dr. Tae-sung Hwang is an Associate Professor in Veterinary Radiology and Radiation Oncology at Gyeongsang National University, South Korea. He earned his DVM from the College of Veterinary Medicine at Gyeongsang National University, where he also completed his PhD in Veterinary Radiology. Following his doctoral studies, Dr. Hwang served as the Director of Ulsan Veterinary Imaging Center from 2017 to 2018. He then held the position of Head of Radiology and Radiation Oncology at S Animal Medical Center from 2018 to 2019.
In 2019, Dr. Hwang joined the faculty at Gyeongsang National University as an Associate Professor, where he continues to contribute to the fields of veterinary diagnostic imaging and Radiation Oncology. His clinical and research interests include advanced imaging modalities, radiation therapy, and the diagnosis and treatment of cancer in animals.
Hakyoung Yoon Veterinary Medical Imaging, College of Veterinary Medicine, Jeonbuk National University
Bio
Dr. Hakyoung Yoon is a Professor of Veterinary Medical Imaging at Jeonbuk National University, specializing in diagnostic imaging techniques such as clinical echocardiography, abdominal ultrasound, CT, and MRI in animals. He completed his Ph.D. and clinical training at Konkuk University and has held leadership roles as the owner of referral veterinary hospitals. Dr. Yoon has authored over 55 publications and received multiple awards, including the Andrew Higgins Prize in UK and Academic Excellence Awards. His research focuses on advancing imaging applications in veterinary medicine.
Jaeho Shim Department of Veterinary Medicine, Gyeongsang National University
Bio
Dr. Jaeho Shim earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from Kyungsang National University, where he studied from March 2008 to February 2016. He further pursued his academic career as a graduate student in the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences at Seoul National University's College of Veterinary Medicine and Research Institute for Veterinary Science from March 2018 to 2022. Following his graduate studies, Dr. Shim completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of California, Davis (UC Davis) from 2022 to 2023, where he specialized in veterinary ophthalmology within the radiology and surgery department. His extensive experience and research contributions have established him as a respected professional in the field of veterinary medicine, particularly in ophthalmology and diagnostic imaging.
Vet Nurse
Maya Okuma Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, Nippon Veterinary and Life Sciences University
Bio
Chuo Animal Technical school / 2012-2015
Daktari Animal Hospital Tokyo Medical Center / 2015-2018
(Angell Memorial Animal Hospital International)
Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital of Nippon Veterinary and Life Science University / 2019-2025
Joonghyun Song Department of Veterinary Medicine, Chungnam National University
Bio
Dr. Joonghyun Song is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Veterinary Medicine at Chungnam National University. He earned his Ph.D. in Veterinary Internal Medicine from Gyeongsang National University in 2019, following the completion of his B.S. in Veterinary Medicine at the same institution in 2015.
Dr. Song has diverse professional experience in veterinary medicine and research. Before joining Chungnam National University in 2021, he served as the Director of Internal Medicine at Ulsan S Animal Medical Center. Prior to that, he worked as a Post-doctoral Researcher at the Dongnam Institute of Radiological Medical Sciences, where he contributed to veterinary medical research.
His research and clinical interests focus on veterinary internal medicine, with a particular emphasis on diagnostic and therapeutic advancements. As a faculty member, he is actively engaged in both teaching and research, aiming to enhance veterinary medical practices and improve animal health outcomes.
Jong-in Kim VIP Animal Medical Center Cheongdam
Bio
Director of VIP Animal Medical Center Cheongdam
Director of Public Relations of the Seoul Veterinary Association
Editorial Board Member of the Seoul Veterinary Journal (VETIS)
Orthopedic Subcommittee Member of the Korean Society of Veterinary Surgery
Executive Director of Strategic Planning at Korean Animal Hospital Association
Vet nurse committee of 2025 FASAVA
Myungchul Kim VIP Animal Medical Center (Cheongdam Branch)
Bio
• B.S. in Veterinary Medicine, Chonnam National University
• M.S. in Veterinary Internal Medicine, Konkuk University
• Director, VIP Animal Medical Center (Cheongdam Branch)
• Vice President, Korean Society of Feline Medicine (KSFM)
• Main clinical focus: Feline Behavior
Jisoo Kim 24h ParyongFeel Animal Hospital
Bio
• Head Veterinary Nurse, 24h ParyongFeel Animal Hospital
• Vice President of the Korea Veterinary Nurses Association (KVNA)
• Scientific Committee Member of the Korean Society of Veterinary Nursing (KSVN)
• Adjunct Professor of Veterinary Clinical Pathology, Daekyung University
• Instructor for the Korea Veterinary Nurses Association (KVNA) Online Seminar
• Instructor for the Animal Hospital Coordinator Program on Veterflix
• Instructor for the Animal Hospital Coordinator Program at Yeonsung University and Wonkwang University
• Participant in the National Competency Standards (NCS) Veterinary Assistance (Animal Health) Part Improvement Project
• Vet Nurse Committee Member of 2025 FASAVA
• Co-author of "Animal Health Care Secret Notes", Published by Seonbi Books
• Co-author of "Animal Hospital Coordinator", Published by Pakyoungstory
Ye-Won Shin Banghak animal hospital
Bio
∙ Graduated from the Red Cross College of Nursing, Chung-Ang University
∙ Previously a nurse at Gangnam CHA Hospital and The Catholic University Incheon St. Mary’s Hospital
∙ Obtained the 1st Veterinary Nurse Certification
∙ Currently serving as Director of Veterinary Nursing at Banghak Animal Hospital
∙ Director of Research Affairs, Korean Veterinary Nurses Association
∙ Member of The Korean Society for Veterinary Nursing
∙ Delivered a lecture on Aseptic Technique at the 22nd Webinar of the Korean Veterinary Nurses Association
∙ Delivered a lecture on Operating Room Equipment Management at the 29th Webinar of the Korean Veterinary Nurses Association
Seimyoung Han Department of Animal Health and Welfare, Semyung University
Bio
Dr. Seimyoung Han received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from Gyeongsang National University and later earned her PhD in Veterinary Clinical Sciences in 2015. Her doctoral research focused on veterinary internal medicine and clinical approaches in companion animals. With a strong clinical background in small animal internal medicine, she has been actively involved in educating veterinary nurses and has recently focused on developing strategies to enhance professional achievement and job satisfaction among veterinary nurses.
Gun Ho Kim Standard Animal Medical Center
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Won-Seok Oh Dr. Oh Hwanggum AMC
Bio
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Yechan Jung Keimyung College University
Bio
• 2005 – 2020: B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Veterinary Medicine, Jeonbuk National University, Korea
• 2022 – 2024: Postdoctoral Researcher, Laboratory of Veterinary Humanities and Social Sciences, Seoul National University, Korea
• 2015 – 2022: Research Ethics Center, Korea University, Korea
• 2024 – Present: Assistant Professor, Department of Companion Animal Health, Keimyung College University, Korea
