The Asian Scientist 100
Won Young Kim
Institution
University of Ulsan College of Medicine
Country
South Korea
Field
Biomedical Sciences
Kim received the 2024 ASAN Award in clinical medicine for his contributions to enhancing survival in emergency critical care for cardiac arrest, sepsis, ischemic brain injury and acute respiratory failure.
(Photo: ASAN Foundation)
AWARDS
- 2024 ASAN Award
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