Suk Hong
About Suk Hong
Suk Hong is the Scientific Associate Director at Bristol Myers Squibb in San Diego, California, with extensive experience in biological sciences and imaging technologies.
Current Position at Bristol Myers Squibb
Suk Hong currently holds the position of Scientific Associate Director at Bristol Myers Squibb, based in San Diego, California. His role involves overseeing scientific projects and contributing to the advancement of the company's research and development initiatives. Suk's extensive background in biological sciences and his expertise across various scientific disciplines support his work in this leadership position.
Career Journey at Bristol Myers Squibb
Suk Hong has held multiple positions at Bristol Myers Squibb. He started as a Sr. Scientist from 2019 to 2020, moving to Principal Scientist for seven months (2020-2021), then to Sr. Principal Scientist for one year (2021-2022) before assuming his current role as Scientific Associate Director. His progressive roles highlight his growing responsibilities and contributions to the company's research efforts in the Greater San Diego Area.
Previous Experience at Thermo Fisher Scientific
Before his tenure at Bristol Myers Squibb, Suk Hong worked at Thermo Fisher Scientific for a total of 13 years. He advanced from Scientist (2006-2010) to Senior Scientist (2010-2018), and finally to Sr. Staff Scientist (2018-2019). His roles involved significant scientific research and development, contributing to advances in biological imaging instrumentation, genetic library construction, and high-content screening.
Academic Background and Early Career
Suk Hong began his academic career at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology where he earned a Master's degree in Biology (1991-1993) and a Ph.D. in Biological Sciences (1993-1999). Post-Ph.D., he worked as a Postdoctoral researcher at UCLA / VA Hospital West LA (1999-2000), followed by roles at Johns Hopkins University as a Postdoctoral Fellow (2000-2004) and Research Faculty (2004-2006). This period was marked by extensive research in neurodegeneration models, cell imaging, and genetic engineering.
Expertise and Skills
Suk Hong has developed a broad range of skills throughout his career. He specializes in biological imaging instrumentation, genetic library construction, transgenic animal construction, and in vivo studies. His expertise further includes high-content screening, antibody conjugation, fluorescence labeling, RNAi, protein purification, enzymology, and hematology. Additionally, he has significant experience in HW/SW development related to CCD Imaging System Hardware and Software.