Chonnam National University Hospital's Professor Seongpil Joo Wins 'Namcheon Academic Award of Myongji Sacred Heart Hospital' at Academic Conference

Selected as an Outstanding Paper at the Korean Society of Cerebrovascular Surgeons

Professor Seongpil Joo, Department of Neurosurgery, Chonnam National University Hospital.

Chonnam National University Hospital announced on March 25 that Professor Seongpil Joo, Department of Neurosurgery and Director of Planning and Coordination, was awarded the 'Namcheon Academic Award of Myongji Sacred Heart Hospital' after his presentation was selected as an outstanding paper at the '39th Annual Meeting and General Assembly of the Korean Society of Cerebrovascular Surgeons' held recently at the Wyndham Grand Hotel in Busan.

This award recognizes the excellence of Professor Joo's paper, "Intracranial Hypotension with Brain Sagging Symptoms: Decision Making and Treatment Strategies in Various Neurosurgical Domains."

Through this paper, Professor Joo attracted attention from the academic community by presenting clear treatment guidelines and strategies from a neurosurgical perspective for patients with hypotension accompanied by brain sagging—cases known for their challenging diagnosis and treatment. Notably, with this award, Professor Joo set a record by receiving his seventh paper award from the Korean Society of Cerebrovascular Surgeons.

Professor Joo stated, "Cerebrovascular diseases require quick and accurate clinical decisions that are critical to patient outcomes," adding, "I will continue conducting research to provide the best medical care for local residents and do my utmost to establish Chonnam National University Hospital as an academic hub in the field of cerebrovascular medicine."

Meanwhile, the Namcheon Academic Award was established in 2010, named after the pen name of Heo Chunwoong, founder of Myongji Sacred Heart Hospital, and is given to medical professionals who have contributed to the advancement of neurosurgery.

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