Professor Choi Soyoon of Kosin University Gospel Hospital Receives 'Young Investigator Award' from the World Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition

Selected as an Outstanding Researcher for Research Achievements Targeting Pediatric Gastroenterology Specialists

Professor Choi Soyoon, Kosin University Gospel Hospital.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yong-woo] Professor Choi So-yoon of Kosin University Gospel Hospital (Hospital Director Oh Kyung-seung) received the 'Young Investigator Award' at a world-renowned pediatric and adolescent-related academic conference.

The hospital announced on the 28th that Professor Choi received this award at the 6th World Congress of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, held online from June 2 to 5 in Vienna, Austria.

The World Congress of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition is a federation of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition societies from North America, Europe, Asia, and other continents, held once every four years.

The Young Investigator Award is given to outstanding young researchers within 10 years of completing specialized training in pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition who present excellent research results.

Professor Choi So-yoon received the Young Investigator Award for a multicenter study on 'Pediatric and Adolescent Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Patients' at this conference.

Recently, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, new social norms such as social distancing and the increase of non-face-to-face culture have reduced outdoor activities, leading to a rising trend in pediatric and adolescent obesity patients and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease patients.

Professor Choi presented clinical related factors that can be used in treatment, such as the association with thyroid function that may cause growth and developmental decline, and cases where autoimmune antibodies test positive, aiming to provide preventive measures through in-depth research on this social issue.

Professor Choi expressed her award acceptance remarks, saying, "I will continue to strive for the treatment and intervention of patients in related fields and devote myself to providing a healthy life for children and adolescents."

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