

Dr. Kang Keon Wook is a top nuclear medicine specialist in South Korea with over three decades of distinguished experience in nuclear medical imaging, cancer therapy, and radiation safety. Currently serving as a Professor in the Department of Nuclear Medicine at Seoul National University College of Medicine, Dr. Kang is recognized for his pioneering work in molecular imaging and nanoparticle-based cancer therapy. He previously served as the Chief of the Department of Nuclear Medicine and Radiation Safety Officer at the National Cancer Center Korea and has played a vital role in national public health safety initiatives, including the establishment of Korea’s emergency radiation response system. As a leading cancer expert in South Korea and researcher, Dr. Kang is also Vice Director of the Bio-MAX Institute and Director of the Translational Research Institute at Seoul National University Hospital.
Dr. Kang Keon Wook is one of the best nuclear medicine doctors in South Korea, with unmatched expertise in nuclear medical imaging, radiation safety, and cancer therapy. He is a leading authority in in vivo molecular imaging using PET and radiolabeled nanoparticles. Dr. Kang specializes in developing advanced molecular imaging tools, targeted therapy with multifunctional nanoparticles, and innovative radiopharmaceuticals for cancer diagnostics and treatment. His expertise also includes stem cell and immune cell tracking, drug efficacy testing through in vivo imaging, and creating novel imaging agents for visualizing tumor-specific genes and proteins. His work places him among the most famous and leading experts in nuclear medicine globally.