Jong Hee Lee MD, PhD

Prof. Jong Hee Lee is the Chair of the Department of Dermatology at Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine. She also holds an appointment at the Department of Medical Device Management & Research at the Samsung Advanced Institute for Health Sciences & Technology, Sungkyunkwan University.

Prof. Lee has been actively involved in multiple professional societies, serving as a director or board member of the Korean Society of Vitiligo and Pigment Cell Research, Seoul Regional Dermatology Society, Korean Society of Photomedicine, Korean Society of Lasers, and the Korean Society of Investigative Dermatology.

Her primary academic and clinical focus is on scar biology, particularly keloid disorder. She has a strong research interest in fibroblast heterogeneity and its role in keloid pathogenesis, with the aim of advancing targeted therapeutic strategies. Her work bridges clinical dermatology and translational research, contributing to a deeper understanding of abnormal wound healing.

With over 20 years of clinical experience, Prof. Lee is also a recognized expert in laser-based treatments for keloid disorder and related conditions.