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Dr. Seon Yoon Chung serves as Dean and Professor in the College of Nursing, Health Professions, and STEM at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, where she leads academic programs and research initiatives. With a strong background in nursing science and healthcare education, she has established herself as a leader in simulation-based learning and microbiome research.
Her educational background includes:
- PhD from the University of Maryland
- MSN from Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea
- BSN from Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea
Dr. Chung's research spans nursing education innovation, healthcare simulation methodologies, and the relationship between microbiome composition and chronic diseases. Her work on the gut-kidney axis has contributed significantly to understanding symptom clusters in chronic kidney disease patients. She has pioneered the integration of virtual reality and telehealth simulation in nursing education, addressing critical needs in digital healthcare transformation.
Her scholarly output demonstrates consistent focus on improving nursing education through evidence-based simulation practices and advancing understanding of microbiome influences on health outcomes. Recent publications highlight her leadership in adapting nursing education to digital environments and validating cross-cultural assessment tools for healthcare simulation.
Among her notable recognitions:
- 2023-2024 Leadership Oshkosh designation
- 2021 ELAN Fellowship from AACN
- 2021 Illinois Nurses Foundation's 40 Under Forty Emerging Nurse Leaders
- Multiple research awards including the 2018 Early Career Research Award
As an active researcher and educator, Dr. Chung has secured significant grant funding including NIH-related projects and university innovation grants. Her leadership extends to mentoring junior faculty and developing innovative curricular approaches that prepare nursing students for evolving healthcare environments. She maintains strong international collaborations, particularly with Korean academic institutions, reflecting her global perspective on nursing education.
