Assist. Prof. Dr. Sae-Yeon Won ๐ง โ๏ธ is a distinguished neurosurgeon and researcher at Rostock University Medical Center, Germany. With an MD and PhD in Neurological Surgery ๐, he has over 85 peer-reviewed publications ๐ and an H-index of 17 ๐. His research focuses on neurovascular diseases, brain trauma, and innovative surgical materials ๐งช๐ฌ. A former scholar at Harvard University ๐, he has received prestigious grants and leads collaborative projects across Germany ๐ฉ๐ช. As founder of the Posterior Fossa Community ๐งฉ and active member of top neurosurgical societies, Dr. Wonโs work bridges clinical excellence with groundbreaking biomedical research ๐ก๐ฅ.
Assist. Prof. Dr Sae-Yeon Won, Rostock University Medical Center, Germany
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Education ๐
Dr. Sae-Yeon Won earned his MD from J.W. Goethe University Frankfurt ๐ฉ๐ช (2007โ2014), complemented by a research stint at Harvard University ๐ง ๐บ๐ธ in 2012. He received his Doctor of Medicine (Dr. med.) in 2015, graduating summa cum laude ๐
with a dissertation on dual-energy CT imaging in brain hemorrhages ๐งช๐ฉป. In 2021, he achieved a PhD (Habilitation) in Neurological Surgery from Rostock University Medical Centre ๐ฅ, focusing on epilepsy in subdural hematoma patients ๐กโก. His academic journey reflects deep commitment to neurosurgical research and clinical excellence across global institutions ๐๐.
Professional Journey ๐ง ๐ฅ
Dr. Sae-Yeon Won began his neurosurgical residency at J.W. Goethe University Frankfurt ๐ฉ๐ช (2014โ2020) under the mentorship of Prof. Dr. Volker Seifert. He continued his residency at University Medical Centre Rostock ๐ฅ, followed by a clinical fellowship (2020โ2021) ๐ฉบ. Since June 2021, he has served as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurosurgery under Prof. Dr. Thomas M. Freiman ๐. His continuous advancement in clinical neurosurgery reflects exceptional dedication, hands-on expertise in complex brain disorders ๐งฌ, and a strong commitment to academic medicine ๐๐จโโ๏ธ.
Grants & Scholarships ๐๐ฐ
Dr. Sae-Yeon Won has been awarded multiple prestigious grants, including the Clinical Price in NeuroWiss (โฌ1,500) in 2019 for his research on aneurysms ๐ง . In 2021, he received the FORUN 2021 Research Award (โฌ18,867) and DePuy Spine Scholarship (โฌ2,000) ๐. He was also awarded State Graduate Funding (โฌ24,000) for coagulation disorder research and the DGNI Young Scientist Award (โฌ20,000) for intracranial pressure monitoring ๐งฌ. Additionally, his Teaching Grant (โฌ8,800) supports innovative virtual reality training for neurosurgical students ๐ฎ๐ก.
Contributions ๐ก
Dr. Sae-Yeon Won’s research demonstrates the potential of hydrogen peroxide (HโOโ) as a safer hemostatic agent in neurosurgery ๐ฉบ. Unlike traditional bipolar coagulation, HโOโ showed minimal neuronal damage, with limited impact (โค1mm from the surface) ๐งฌ. This suggests it could be a viable alternative to conventional methods, reducing risks during surgery. Additionally, his study found HโOโ had visible effects on tumor cells, opening new possibilities for its use in brain tumor treatment ๐ฏ. This research holds promise for more effective brain tumor surgeries, prioritizing tumor removal while preserving surrounding brain tissue ๐.
Research Focus ๐ฌ
Dr. Sae-Yeon Won’s research spans several critical areas in neurosurgery and neurology. His work focuses on stroke ๐ฉธ, exploring innovative treatments and early detection methods. He also investigates neurovascular diseases ๐ฉบ, aiming to improve understanding and management of conditions like aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations. In neurooncology ๐ฏ, his studies explore novel approaches for treating brain tumors, especially in minimizing damage to healthy tissue during surgery. Furthermore, Dr. Won’s research addresses traumatic brain injury ๐ฅ, seeking new solutions for recovery and minimizing long-term effects on patients. His work combines cutting-edge treatments with clinical practice.
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