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Jun Won Park

Seoul National University · Medicine

About the Lab

Professor Jun Won Park's research lab focuses on unraveling the molecular mechanisms underlying gastric cancer pathogenesis, with a particular emphasis on the roles of key tumor suppressors such as Smad4, p53, and E-cadherin in tumor progression and immune evasion. The lab develops and utilizes genetically engineered mouse models and patient-derived organoids to study gastric cancer stem cells, metastasis, and the tumor immune microenvironment. A central theme is understanding how loss of tumor suppressor pathways converges on β-catenin activation to drive metastatic spread and immune escape. The lab also aims to identify novel therapeutic targets and biomarkers for early detection and precision treatment of diffuse-type gastric cancer.

gastric cancertumor suppressorscancer stem cellsimmune evasionproteogenomics

Research Overview

Papers
70
Total Citations
807
Papers (5y)
31
Primary Field
Medicine

Research Output Trend

Figures are computed from collected data and may differ slightly.

Publications per year (5y)
31total
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Citations per year (5y)
151total
20222023202420252026

Selected Papers

15
1
Article|243 citations·2017
Prophylactic effect of trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole for pneumocystis pneumonia in patients with rheumatic diseases exposed to prolonged high-dose glucocorticoids
Jun Won Park, Jeffrey R. Curtis, Jinyoung Moon, Yeong Wook Song, Suhnggwon Kim, Eun Bong Lee
SJR Q1FWCI 13.3Annals of the Rheumatic DiseasesOA
EpidemiologyMedicine
2
Article|81 citations·2019
Pneumocystis pneumonia in patients with rheumatic diseases receiving prolonged, non-high-dose steroids—clinical implication of primary prophylaxis using trimethoprim–sulfamethoxazole
Jun Won Park, Jeffrey R. Curtis, Min Jung Kim, Hajeong Lee, Yeong Wook Song, Eun Bong Lee
SJR Q1FWCI 5.3Arthritis Research & TherapyOA

Incidence of PCP in patients with rheumatic diseases receiving prolonged, medium-dose steroids depends on the presence of risk factors. Prophylactic TMP-SMX may have greater benefit than potential risk in the high-risk subgroup.

EpidemiologyMedicine
3
Article|62 citations·2021
Primary Prophylaxis for Pneumocystis jirovecii Pneumonia in Patients Receiving Rituximab
Jun Won Park, Jeffrey R. Curtis, Kang Il Jun, Tae Min Kim, Dae Seog Heo, Jongwon Ha, Kyung‐Suk Suh, Kwang‐Woong Lee, Hajeong Lee, Jaeseok Yang, Min Jung Kim, Yunhee Choi
SJR Q1FWCI 6.5CHEST JournalOA
EpidemiologyMedicine
4
Article|57 citations·2018
Impact of Tumor Necrosis Factor Inhibitor Versus Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drug Treatment on Radiographic Progression in Early Ankylosing Spondylitis: Its Relationship to Inflammation Control During Treatment
Jun Won Park, Min Jung Kim, Jeong Seok Lee, You‐Jung Ha, Jin Kyun Park, Eun Ha Kang, Yun Jong Lee, Yeong Wook Song, Eun Young Lee
SJR Q1FWCI 6.5Arthritis & RheumatologyOA

Effective suppression of inflammation by TNFi treatment decreases radiographic progression in early AS.

RheumatologyMedicine
5
Article|30 citations·2016
Impact of Dose Tapering of Tumor Necrosis Factor Inhibitor on Radiographic Progression in Ankylosing Spondylitis
Jun Won Park, Hyun Mi Kwon, Jin Kyun Park, Ja Young Choi, Eun Bong Lee, Eun Bong Lee, Yeong Wook Song, Eun Young Lee, Eun Young Lee
SJR Q1FWCI 4.2PLoS ONEOA

A dose tapering strategy of TNFi is associated with more rapid radiographic progression in AS patients who have syndesmophytes at baseline.

RheumatologyMedicine
6
Article|22 citations·2019
Effects of tapering tumor necrosis factor inhibitor on the achievement of inactive disease in patients with axial spondyloarthritis: a nationwide cohort study
Jun Won Park, Hyoun‐Ah Kim, Kichul Shin, Yong‐Beom Park, Tae‐Hwan Kim, Yeong Wook Song, Eun Young Lee
SJR Q1FWCI 2.0Arthritis Research & TherapyOA

Mild tapering of TNFi has efficacy comparable with that of the standard-dose treatment for ASDAS-ID achievement in patients with axSpA.

RheumatologyMedicine
7
Article|22 citations·2014
Clinical factors and treatment outcomes associated with failure in the detection of urate crystal in patients with acute gouty arthritis
Jun Won Park, Dong Jin Ko, Jong Jin Yoo, Sung Hae Chang, Hyon Joung Cho, Eun Ha Kang, Jin Kyun Park, Yeong Wook Song, Yun Jong Lee
SJR Q2FWCI 1.4The Korean Journal of Internal MedicineOA

Although several clinical features were associated with detection failure, SF MSU crystal identification was critically dependent on the observer. Considering the impact on the treatment outcomes, implementation of a quality control program is essential.

NephrologyMedicine
8
Article|22 citations·2023
Risk–Benefit Analysis of Primary Prophylaxis Against <i>Pneumocystis Jirovecii</i> Pneumonia in Patients With Rheumatic Diseases Receiving Rituximab
Jun Won Park, Jeffrey R. Curtis, Se Rim Choi, Min Jung Kim, You‐Jung Ha, Eun Ha Kang, Yun Jong Lee, Eun Bong Lee
SJR Q1FWCI 4.7Arthritis & Rheumatology

The benefit associated with primary PJP prophylaxis outweighs the risk of severe AEs in patients with rheumatic diseases receiving rituximab and concomitant high-dose glucocorticoid treatment.

EpidemiologyMedicine
9
Article|19 citations·2018
Influence of androgen deprivation therapy on serum urate levels in patients with prostate cancer: A retrospective observational study
Jun Won Park, Jae Hyun Lee, Hyon Joung Cho, You‐Jung Ha, Eun Ha Kang, Kichul Shin, Seok‐Soo Byun, Eun Young Lee, Yeong Wook Song, Yun Jong Lee
SJR Q1FWCI 1.3PLoS ONEOA

Our results showed that longitudinal serum urate levels were significantly reduced in men receiving ADT. This finding suggests that androgen could have an independent role in urate homeostasis.

UrologyMedicine
10
Article|14 citations·2018
Impact of EUSTAR standardized training on accuracy of modified Rodnan skin score in patients with systemic sclerosis
Jun Won Park, Ga Young Ahn, JW Kim, Eun Seong Park, Ji‐Hyoun Kang, Sung Hae Chang, In Ah Choi, Soon Jib Yoo, Jin Kyun Park, Kichul Shin, Yong‐Beom Park, Jae‐Bum Jun
SJR Q3FWCI 0.5International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases

New EUSTAR standardized mRSS training significantly enhanced mRSS accuracy, especially in participant with less previous experience in skin scoring.

Pathology and Forensic MedicineMedicine
11
Article|12 citations·2016
Low dose etanercept treatment for maintenance of clinical remission in ankylosing spondylitis.
Jun Won Park, Young Im Yoon, Jae Hyun Lee, Jin Kyun Park, Eun Bong Lee, Yeong Wook Song, Eun Young Lee
FWCI 0.3PubMed

Low-dose etanercept treatment after achieving clinical remission can be an alternative treatment option in terms of its comparable long-term efficacy and favourable safety in AS. More than 24 weeks of standard-dose treatment before dose reduction may be beneficial for longer drug survival in this strategy.

RheumatologyMedicine
12
Article|5 citations·2020
Risk-benefit analysis of isoniazid monotherapy to prevent tuberculosis in patients with rheumatic diseases exposed to prolonged, high-dose glucocorticoids
Jun Won Park, Jeffrey R. Curtis, Hajeong Lee, Jung‐Kyu Lee, Yeong Wook Song, Eun Bong Lee
SJR Q1FWCI 0.1PLoS ONEOA

INH treatment to prevent TB might be effective in high-risk patients but has a risk of frequent ADRs, which limits its use in general practice in patients not at a high risk of developing TB.

Infectious DiseasesMedicine
13
Article|4 citations·2025
Time‐Dependent Effect of Prophylactic Trimethoprim‐Sulfamethoxazole on the Incidence of Serious Infections in Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody–Associated Vasculitis: A Target Trial Emulation Study
Yun Kyu Kim, Jeffrey R. Curtis, Se Rim Choi, Jina Yeo, Min Jung Kim, Yun Jong Lee, Eun Bong Lee, Jun Won Park
SJR Q1FWCI 6.1Arthritis & RheumatologyOA

Prophylactic TMP-SMX significantly reduced the risk of serious infections in patients with AAV, particularly during the first six months of induction therapy with RTX or CYC.

Pulmonary and Respiratory MedicineMedicine
14
Article|4 citations·2023
Risk of Bloodstream Infection in Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Exposed to Prolonged Medium-to-High-Dose Glucocorticoids
Mi Hyeon Kim, Se Rim Choi, Jin Kyun Park, Jin Kyun Park, Eun Young Lee, Eun Bong Lee, Jun Won Park, Jun Won Park
SJR Q2FWCI 1.0Lupus

In patients with SLE exposed to prolonged medium-to-high-dose glucocorticoids, the 1-year incidence rate of BSI was significantly higher than previously reported in the general patients with SLE. Severe disease activity, and high-dose glucocorticoid treatment previously or at baseline increased the risk of BSI.

RheumatologyMedicine
15
Article|4 citations·2025
Clinical Factors Associated With Pneumocystis Pneumonia Despite Its Primary Prophylaxis: When to Stop Prophylaxis?
Ju Yeon Kim, Se Rim Choi, Jin Kyun Park, Jin Kyun Park, Eun Young Lee, Eun Bong Lee, Jun Won Park, Jun Won Park
SJR Q1FWCI 5.4Arthritis & RheumatologyOA

Tapering glucocorticoids with 12.5 mg/day of prednisone equivalent could be a reasonable timepoint to initiate the withdrawal of PJP prophylaxis in patients with rheumatic diseases.

EpidemiologyMedicine

Research Areas

RheumatologyEpidemiologyPathology and Forensic MedicineInfectious DiseasesHematologyPulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

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