Sue Kyung Park
Dr. Park conducts genetic and molecular epidemiologic studies to identify susceptible genetic markers in the exposure-to-disease continuum, as well as serological biomarkers and prognosis in the development of various cancers. She studies gastrointestinal cancers (stomach and biliary tract cancers) and endocrine cancers that are female-dominant (breast and thyroid cancers), focusing on the etiologic heterogeneity of cancers. Her ongoing studies include investigations of genetic and serological markers with particular emphasis on hormone biosynthesis-metabolism-transport axis and infection-inflammation-immunity axis. Studies in the identification of genetic and molecular markers utilizing novel biological methods are also underway. She has conducted a series of methodological investigations derived from clinical epidemiologic studies and medical statistics.