Professor Kim Hong-bin of Bundang Seoul National University Appointed as Eminent Member of the American Epidemiological Society

Bundang Seoul National University Hospital announced on the 26th that Professor Kim Hong-bin of the Department of Infectious Diseases (photo) has been appointed as a Fellow of the American College of Epidemiology, becoming the first in Korea to receive this honor.

The American College of Epidemiology is a globally recognized authority in the field of healthcare-associated infections. It aims to advance the prevention of healthcare-related infections and the field of epidemiology by establishing infection prevention measures, supporting antibiotic stewardship, and conducting various activities to improve public health.

Since 2009, the American College of Epidemiology has appointed infection control specialists as international goodwill ambassadors to form a global network of researchers and facilitate mutual exchange. Professor Kim Hong-bin was selected as Korea's first international goodwill ambassador for the American College of Epidemiology in 2012.

Since then, he has contributed to infection control during national crises caused by infectious diseases such as the 2015 MERS outbreak and the COVID-19 pandemic. He has continued research in healthcare-associated infections, including antibiotic stewardship and infection control, fulfilling his role as an infection control expert. Recognizing these achievements, Professor Kim has now been appointed as Korea's first Fellow of the American College of Epidemiology.

Professor Kim Hong-bin stated, “Being appointed as a Fellow of the American College of Epidemiology means that I must take on a more active leadership role in domestic healthcare infection control,” adding, “I will do my best to work closely with experts worldwide to further support and promote research activities in antibiotic stewardship and healthcare infection control in Korea.”

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