Yonsei Prof Ha Jong-won: First Korean at Mayo Clinic Cardiac Rounds
Professor Ha Jong-won of Yonsei University College of Medicine will deliver an invited lecture at the Mayo Clinic on September 9. This marks the first time a Korean cardiologist has been invited to speak at the institution's Cardiac Imaging Grand Rounds.
Korean Cardiologist Invited to Mayo Clinic
Professor Ha Jong-won, a cardiologist from Yonsei University College of Medicine, will present an invited lecture at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, on September 9. Yonsei University Health System (YUHS) announced the invitation on Friday, confirming that Professor Ha will be the first Korean cardiologist to speak at the Mayo Clinic's Cardiac Imaging Grand Rounds.
This weekly academic meeting draws over 400 cardiology faculty members, specialists, and residents to the Geffen Auditorium.
Focus on Cardiac Imaging and Diastolic Function
Professor Ha's lecture will address the significance of assessing diastolic function in heart failure cases. He will also discuss developments in diastolic stress echocardiography. Diastolic function describes the heart's capacity to relax and adequately fill with blood.
Diastolic stress echocardiography evaluates this function when the heart is under exertion, such as during physical activity. This method helps identify abnormalities not visible during rest. Professor Ha has a history of research in cardiac imaging. He previously served as president of Severance Hospital and the Korean Society of Echocardiography. He became a regular member of the National Academy of Medicine of Korea in 2020.
Impact on Korea's Medical and Scientific Standing
Professor Ha currently serves on the editorial advisory board of JACC: Cardiovascular Imaging and has been a deputy editor of European Heart Journal – Cardiovascular Imaging since 2025. He previously held editorial board positions for Heart and European Heart Journal – Cardiovascular Imaging.
Professor Ha stated that sharing his knowledge and findings with leading cardiac experts globally is meaningful. He expressed hope that this lecture will demonstrate Korea's research capabilities in cardiac imaging and foster international academic exchanges.
Such international recognition for Korean medical research elevates the country's scientific profile, which can indirectly support the scientific rigor and credibility of advanced medical aesthetics and high-tech skincare developments originating from Asia.
Three newsletters, one newsroom.
The Beauty Brief delivers Asia's beauty week every Monday. Regulatory Radar tracks the rule changes that move markets. Trend Pulse decodes what consumers want next. All free to start.
