Dr. Seungwook Hong Profile

Dr. Hong has a distinguished career of decades and has held key roles in multiple fertility centers, including as director of the IVF laboratory at the CHA Fertility Center in Los Angeles. His expertise spans multiple areas, from embryo co-culture and manipulation to semen analysis and

Sperm processing for intrauterine artificial insemination (IUI) and in vitro fertilization (IVF). It is worth mentioning that he was recognized for his outstanding contributions and was recognized as a clinical consultant and director of a highly complex clinical laboratory by the American Council of Bioanalysts.

Certificate. Dr. Hong's commitment to advancing reproductive science is reflected not only in his rich professional experience, but also in his active participation in respected societies such as the American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) and the American Society of Biological Analysts. His research, publications and speeches are

The scientific community has made significant contributions to the understanding of reproductive technology and cryopreservation methods, making him a respected figure in the field.

Education background

Ph. D. in Molecular Developmental Biology: CHA University, Korea (2004-2009)

Master of Science in Animal Reproduction and Breeding, Dankook University, Korea (1988-1991)

Bachelor of Animal Husbandry: Dankook University, South Korea (1984-1988)

Embryo Co-culture and Manipulation (ICSI): CHA Fertility Center, CHA General Hospital, CHA University, South Korea (05/1997-05/1998)

Embryo culture, in vitro maturation of human immature oocytes and cryopreservation of embryos: CHA Fertility Center, CHA General Hospital, CHA University, Korea (07/1996-07/1997)

Semen analysis and sperm cleaning for IUI and IVF: CHA Fertility Center, CHA General Hospital, CHA University, Korea (02/1996-06/1996)

Mouse embryo IVF for quality control of follicular fluid: CHA Fertility Center, CHA General Hospital, CHA University, Korea (01/1995-01/1996)

Work Experience

Director of the IVF Laboratory: CHA Fertility Center, Los Angeles, California (01/2012-06/2019)

Supervisor of the IVF Laboratory: CHA Fertility Center, Los Angeles, California (10 / 2001-12 / 2011)

Visiting Scholar (Senior Embryologist): Women's Reproductive Health Center, Presbyterian Hospital, Colombia University, New York (03/1999-07/2001)

Senior Embryologist: CHA Fertility Center, CHA General Hospital, CHA University, Seoul, South Korea (January 1995-September 2001)

Authentication

Clinical Consultant Certification: ABB (American Council of Biological Analysts)- 12/2011

Certification of Director of Highly Complex Clinical Laboratory: ABB (American Council of Bioanalysts)- 11/2011

American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM)

American Association of Bioanalysts