Hee Eun Lee

Hee Eun Lee is a Researcher at the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology within Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science in Rochester, Minnesota. She holds a dual degree of M.D. and Ph.D. in Pathology from Seoul National University and Konyang University College of Medicine, respectively. With over 15 years of experience, her career spans roles from residency and fellowship at Mayo Clinic to active participation in professional societies like the Korean Pathologists Association of North America and College of American Pathologists.

• Education:
  • 2008 Ph.D. in Pathology, Seoul National University
  • 2002 M.D., Konyang University College of Medicine
  • 2007-2019: Fellow, Resident, and Visiting Clinician roles at Mayo Clinic and Seoul institutions
• Research Focus:

  Her work emphasizes gastric cancer, breast cancer, colorectal cancer, and molecular pathology. Key subfields include immunohistochemistry, tumor microenvironment, hepatobiliary disease, and genetic markers in cancer prognosis. Recent publications highlight her expertise in diagnostic pathology and oncologic imaging for gastrointestinal and liver conditions.

• Scientific Contributions:
  • 2024: Novel insights into appendiceal mucinous neoplasm surveillance
  • 2023: Foundational work on liver transplantation outcomes in congenital glycosylation disorders
  • 2022: Pioneering analysis of tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes in colon cancer
  • 2021: Multidisciplinary studies on sclerosing pneumocytomas and liver histopathology
• Leadership & Collaborations:

  Currently serving as Vice Chair of Scheduling in Anatomic Pathology, she co-chairs education committees for the Korean Pathologists Association of North America. Her collaborations span institutions like Mayo Clinic, Seoul National University Hospital, and College of American Pathologists.