Current Research Projects
Our lab is dedicated to advancing clinical chemistry, standard terminology, and microbial genomics through various research projects. We focus on integrating genomics, machine learning, and laboratory stewardship to enhance infectious disease diagnostics and epidemiological surveillance.
📌 Ongoing Projects as PI
✅ VRE Genome Framework
Developing a genomic surveillance model for vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium
Investigating genetic markers associated with resistance patterns
✅ Laboratory Stewardship Monitoring Based on Insurance Claim Data
Nationwide analysis of laboratory testing trends
Identifying overutilization and inefficiencies in diagnostic workflows
✅ Verification of Microbiology Molecular Test in Korea (Supported by KEQAS)
📌 Ongoing Projects as Co-Work
✅ Collection Tube Evaluation
✅ Review for Novel Molecular Diagnostics for Infectious Diseases
📌 Planned Projects (2025 onward)
✅ Development of a Multiplex PCR Panel for Syndromic Testing
✅ Multi-Center Machine Learning for Bloodstream Infection Prediction
✅ Genomic Epidemiology of Carbapenemase-Producing Gram-Negative Bacteria
Participation in Academic Societies
📌 Professional Affiliations: IFCC | ESCMID | KSLM | KSCM
📌 Recent Conference Presentations
🔹 ESCMID Global / Apr 2025 - pending
🔹 KSCC / Oct 2024 - Clinical Application of a 2-Point First-Order Pharmacokinetic Method for Vancomycin Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
🔹 LMCE / Sep 2024 - Infection Control of Seasonal or Cyclic Respiratory Infections / Current Status of Co-Ordering of C-Reactive Protein and Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate tests in Korea