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Recognized for excellence in respiratory allergy research using big data and artificial intelligence

Professor Dong Keon Yon of the Department of Medicine has been named a Fellow of the American Thoracic Society (ATS)—the first physician based in Korea to receive this honor. Founded in 1905, the ATS is the world’s largest academic society specializing in thoracic and respiratory diseases, with more than 16,000 members worldwide. The Society is particularly recognized for its authority in the fields of lung disease, intensive care, and sleep-related breathing disorders.

The ATS Fellowship (ATSF) is awarded to individuals who have made significant contributions to public health through research excellence, clinical education, academic leadership, and societal impact. Professor Yon was recognized for his groundbreaking research in respiratory and allergy medicine, particularly his innovative application of big data and artificial intelligence (AI) to advance the field.

Over the course of his career, Professor Yon has published more than 400 academic papers. He has previously been named a Fellow of both the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (FAAAAI) and the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (FACAAI). He is also the first Korea-based recipient of several prestigious international honors, including the Rising Star Award and the Early Career Achievement Award from the ATS. Reflecting on the fellowship, Professor Yon stated, “I will continue to dedicate myself to public health research in areas of critical global need and strive to lead meaningful, forward-looking studies that make a difference.”