Jae Joon Park, MD

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Jae Joon Park, MD

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ABHRS Diplomate

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1441 Bellevue Way NE APT G
Bellevue

WA 98004

US

Web: https://www.mojelim.com

Phone:  (425) 866-4540

Alternate Address

  • 15-901 Hyundai Prime APT, 29 Gwangnaru-ro 56-gil, Gwangjin-gu Seoul Korea (ROK) 05119

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Education, ISHRS Fellowship Training Programs, & Board Certifications

EDUCATION

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE

  • 2023 | Diplomate (No. 2022-005), ABHRS (American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery) / IBHRS (International Board of Hair Restoration Surgery).
  • 2015 | Diplomate (No. 2772), Korean Board of Urologist, Ministry of Health and Welfare.
  • 2010 | Diplomate (No. 102604), Korean Board of Physician, Ministry of Health and Welfare.

ADVANCED TRAINING

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES

With a career dedicated to advancing the global standards of hair restoration and regenerative medicine, I currently serve as an ABHRS Ambassador, Visiting Fellow at Northwest Hair Restoration under Dr. Robert Niedbalski, Adjunct Associate Professor of Urology at Yonsei University, and the sole Korean member of the ISHRS Ethics Committee. My work spans academic leadership, clinical innovation, and ethical governance—underscored by the authorship of Hairology: Clinical Perspectives in Hair Restoration (2025). Over the past decade, I have led transformative projects at MOJELIM Hair Restoration Surgery Clinic, including LLLT technology development in collaboration with LG Electronics, and continue to contribute as an External Expert for GSK. Through these multifaceted roles, I am committed to bridging science, technology, and education to shape the future of evidence-based hair restoration and regenerative healthcare worldwide.

RESEARCH EXPERIENCES

  • R & D Cooperation with LG Electronics, Seoul, Korea
    2021-2024 | Position: Medical Director
    Served as Medical Director for a formal R&D collaboration between MOJELIM Hair Restoration Clinic and LG Electronics from 2021 to 2024. Led the development of advanced medical devices applying Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) for hair regeneration. This initiative integrated clinical insight with engineering innovation to deliver evidence-based, technology-driven solutions for hair loss treatment.
  • Department of Physiology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
    2018-Present | Director: Dr. Dong-Wook Kim | Position: Visiting Scholar
    Engaged in translational stem cell research focused on patient-specific iPSC generation and gene correction for rare coagulation disorders, including Hemophilia A and Factor VII deficiency. Applied CRISPR-Cas9–mediated targeted integration to restore FVIII and FVII expression, followed by directed differentiation into endothelial and hepatic cells. This work contributes to the development of a clinically relevant platform for regenerative therapies and was presented at the 2021 KSSCR Winter Conference.
  • Department of Psychiatry, McLean Hospital, Harvard Medical School, MA, USA
    05FEB2007-17MAR2007 | Director: Dr. Miles G. Cunningham | Position: Medical Student & Research Fellow
    Completed a specialized six-week elective in neurohistological techniques. Developed and validated a reproducible protocol for preparing high-quality cryostat sections from small and delicate tissue samples—including rodent brain slices and biopsies—for downstream use in immunohistochemistry, in situ hybridization, and histological staining. Coauthored a peer-reviewed visual publication in Journal of Visualized Experiments (2007), which has since been cited in leading journals including Nature Protocols (2019) as a standard reference for cryosectioning methodology in gene delivery and neuroanatomical research.
  • Neuroregeneration Laboratories and Center for Neuroregeneration Research, McLean Hospital, Harvard Medical School & Udall Parkinson’s Disease Research Center of Excellence, MA, USA
    2001-2003 | Director: Dr. Ole Isacson | Position: Research Fellow
    Conducted pioneering stem cell research under Drs. Kwang-Soo Kim and Ole Isacson, focusing on Nurr1-mediated differentiation of embryonic stem cells into midbrain dopaminergic neurons. Demonstrated synergistic effects with Shh/FGF8 signaling, establishing a scientific basis for Parkinson’s disease cell therapy. Published in Eur J Neurosci (2002); cited >320 times, including in Nature Medicine (2004), Nature Neuroscience (2004), Nature Reviews Neuroscience (2007), and Cell Stem Cell (2009). In vivo validation published in Stem Cells (2006), subsequently cited >110 times, including by Dr. Olle Lindvall in Trends Pharmacol Sci (2009), highlighting recognition by leading experts in the field.
  • Molecular Neurobiology Laboratory, McLean Hospital, Harvard Medical School, MA, USA
    2001-2003 | Director: Dr. Kwang-Soo Kim | Position: Research Fellow
    Conducted research on the transcriptional regulation of the human norepinephrine transporter (hNET) gene, identifying key promoter motifs and upstream regulatory elements modulated by HoxA5 and Phox2. This work provided foundational insights into noradrenergic neuron-specific gene expression and its relevance to affective and autonomic nervous system disorders. Co-authored a peer-reviewed article in The Journal of Neuroscience (2002); the study has since been cited in multiple high-impact journals, including Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the USA (PNAS, 2006), underscoring its ongoing relevance and scientific contribution. Collaboration: Dr. Ole Isacson’s Laboratory.
  • R & D Center, Institute of Science & Technology, CJ Corp., Icheon, Korea
    1997-1999 | Position: Visiting Graduate Student (M.S.)
    Collaborated with Korea University’s Molecular Cell Biology Laboratory on the development of a recombinant subunit vaccine for Hantaan (HTN) virus. Successfully achieved the first-ever expression of the HTN virus G2 envelope protein in the methylotrophic yeast Pichia pastoris, establishing a novel high-yield expression system. While not scaled to full industrial production, the system laid critical groundwork for future biomanufacturing strategies and was published in Virus Genes (2001) as a seminal study in the field.
  • Molecular Cell Biology Laboratory, Korea University, Seoul, Korea
    1997-1999 | Position: Graduate Student (M.S.)
    Conducted thesis research on the molecular cloning and expression of the HTN virus G2 glycoprotein using Pichia pastoris, marking the first successful expression of this viral antigen in yeast. The work provided experimental proof-of-concept for yeast-based vaccine platforms targeting hemorrhagic fever viruses. Although not developed into an industrial process, the study offered a scientific foundation for recombinant antigen production and contributed to a collaborative publication in Virus Genes (2001).

HONORS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

  • The Schweitzer Award, MSD (The Korean Doctors’ Weekly, Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp, 2007).
  • Yonsei University College of Medicine Scholarship (2nd Semester, 2004).
  • The Seoam Foundation Scholarship, Seoul Broadcasting Service (SBS), 1998.
  • National Funds Scholarships (1st Semester at Graduate School of Biotechnology, Korea University, 1998).
  • National Funds Scholarships (1st Semester at Graduate School of Biotechnology, Korea University, 1997).
  • Korea University President Award, Valedictorian (Graduated Summa Cum Laude, FEB, 1997; GPA 4.41/4.50).
  • The Yang Young Foundation Scholarship, Samyang Co., 1995-96.

Memberships & Affiliations

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

  • The International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS).
  • The American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery (ABHRS).
  • The Korean Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (KSHRS).
  • The Korean Urological Association (KUA).
  • The Association of Korean Urologists.
  • The Korean Medical Association (KMA).
  • The Korean Aesthetic Surgery & Laser Society (KASLS).
  • The Korean Society for Stem Cell Research (KSSCR).

Publications

PUBLICATIONS

  1. Hairology: Clinical Perspectives in Hair Restoration.
    Park JJ, et al. Koonja Publishing Inc., Seoul, Korea; 2025:141–182. ISBN: 979-11-7068-212-7.
  2. Alopecia Treatment Options: Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM).
    Park JJ. Hair Transplant Forum (Korean Society of Hair Restoration Surgery). 2024;9(1):15–20.
  3. Study on LDOM (Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil) as Treatment of Alopecia.
    Park JJ. Hair Transplant Forum (Korean Society of Hair Restoration Surgery). 2023;8(2):8–11.
  4. Study on Exosome Treatment for Hair Loss in Regenerative Medicine.
    Park JJ. Hair Transplant Forum (Korean Society of Hair Restoration Surgery). 2023;8(1):3–5.
  5. Big Picture 2017.
    Park JJ, Kim YI, Kang SY, Kim DS, Kim YJ, Park JU, Song KH, Oh SI, Yoo HY, Lee DW, Lee BI, Lee SH, Lee HS, Lim DK, Chung SK, Cho DY. Thinking Garden Publisher, Seoul, Korea; 2016:98–113. ISBN: 979-11-85035-58-1.
  6. Big Picture 2016.
    Park JJ, Kim YI, Kim DS, Song KH, Shin WY, Yoo HY, Lee BI, Lee SH, Lee JY, Lee HS, Lim DK, Ha EH. Thinking Garden Publisher, Seoul, Korea; 2015:230–243. ISBN: 979-11-85035-30-7.
  7. Big Picture 2015.
    Park JJ, Kim YI, Kim KM, Kim DS, Kim YJ, Yoo HY, Lee EH, Lee HS, Lim DK, Ha EH, Hong SM. Thinking Garden Publisher, Seoul, Korea; 2014:30–51. ISBN: 979-11-85035-16-1.
  8. Intraoperative Observation of the Degree and Pattern of Urine Leakage before Adjustment of the Mesh during a Transobturator Tape Procedure.
    Park JJ, Lee HH, Kim YS. Chonnam Med J. 2014;50(3):91–95.
  9. Prognostic Factors for Urachal Cancer: a Bayesian Model-Averaging Approach.
    Kim IK, Lee JY, Kwon JK, Park JJ, Cho KS, Ham WS, Hong SJ, Yang SC, Choi YD. Korean J Urol. 2014;55(9):574–580.
  10. Thin Sectioning of Slice Preparations for Immunohistochemistry.
    Park JJ, Cunningham MG. J Vis Exp. 2007;(3):194.
  11. Stromal Cell-Derived Inducing Activity, Nurr1, and Signaling Molecules Synergistically Induce Dopaminergic Neurons from Mouse Embryonic Stem Cells.
    Kim DW, Chung S, Hwang M, Ferree A, Tsai HC, Park JJ, Chung S, Nam T, Kang U, Isacson O, Kim KS. Stem Cells. 2006;24(3):557–567.
  12. Genetic Engineering of Mouse Embryonic Stem Cells by Nurr1 Enhances Differentiation and Maturation into Dopaminergic Neurons.
    Chung S, Sonntag KC, Andersson T, Björklund LM, Park JJ, Kim DW, Kang U, Isacson O, Kim KS. Eur J Neurosci. 2002;16(10):1829–1838.
  13. A Proximal Promoter Domain Containing a Homeodomain-Binding Core Motif Interacts with Multiple Transcription Factors, Including HoxA5 and Phox2 Proteins, and Critically Regulates Cell Type-Specific Transcription of the Human Norepinephrine Transporter Gene.
    Kim CH, Hwang DY, Park JJ, Kim KS. J Neurosci. 2002;22(7):2579–2589.
  14. Molecular Cloning and High-Level Expression of G2 Protein of Hantaan (HTN) Virus 76-118 Strain in the Yeast Pichia pastoris KM 71.
    Ha SH, Park JJ, Kim JW, Jeong JW, Noh KS, Jeon YJ, Kim HS, Kim HB. Virus Genes. 2001;22(2):167–173.

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

  1. Alternative and Complementary Treatments for Hair Loss: Are They Effective?
    Park JJ. Presented at: The 45th Korean Association for Laser, Dermatology and Trichology (KALDAT) International Conference; 2023; Seoul, Korea.
  2. Long-Term Medication for Hair Loss: Is It Effective and Safe?
    Park JJ. Presented at: The 45th Korean Association for Laser, Dermatology and Trichology (KALDAT) International Conference; 2023; Seoul, Korea.
  3. Supplements for Hair Loss: Does it Work?
    Park JJ. Presented at: The 13th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Korean Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (KSHRS); 2023; Seoul, Korea.
  4. Oral Minoxidil Treatment for Alopecia: To Minoxidil or Not to Minoxidil.
    Park JJ. Presented at: The 12th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Korean Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (KSHRS); 2023; Seoul, Korea.
  5. Regenerative Medicine and Hair Loss: To Exosome or Not to Exosome.
    Park JJ. Presented at: The 20th Conference of the Korean Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (KSHRS); 2023; Seoul, Korea.
  6. Hair Loss.
    Park JJ. Invited lecture at: Samsung Electronics Academic Program; 2022; Seoul, Korea.
  7. Dutasteride; All-Time Favorite in the Real World.
    Park JJ. Presented at: The 41st Korean Association for Laser, Dermatology and Trichology (KALDAT) Conference; 2022; Seoul, Korea.
  8. Clinical Application and Practical Use of Implanter Device (Video Session).
    Park JJ. Presented at: The 38th Korean Association for Laser, Dermatology and Trichology (KALDAT) Conference; 2021; Seoul, Korea.
  9. Genome Editing of Hemophilia A Patient-Derived iPSC Line by Targeted Insertion of Coagulation Factor FVIII.
    Park SH, Sung JJ, Choi SH, Park JJ, Kim JW, Cho MS, Kim DW. Poster PIII-003 presented at: 2021 Winter Conference of the Korean Society for Stem Cell Research (KSSCR); 2021; Seoul, Korea.
  10. Generation and Gene Correction of a Human Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell Line from Factor VII Deficiency Patient Carrying F7 Mutations.
    Kim DH, Park CY, Park JJ, Cho SR, Kim DW. Poster PV-019 presented at: 2021 Winter Conference of the Korean Society for Stem Cell Research (KSSCR); 2021; Seoul, Korea.
  11. Analysis of Web Standard Validity and Smartphone Readability in Websites of the Korean Urological Association and Its Subsidiary Societies: 2010-2014 Comparison.
    Park JJ, Chung HD, Jea SW, Kwon JK, Kang HW, Cho KS, Ham WS, Lee SW, Choi YD, Lee JW. Poster NP-161 presented at: 2014 Annual Meeting of the Korean Urological Association; 2014; Seoul, Korea.
  12. Analysis of the Correlation between Metabolic Syndrome and Biochemical Recurrence of Prostate Cancer after Radical Prostatectomy.
    Park JJ, Han HH, Ko WJ, Yoo TK, Oh TH, Kim DW, Kim SI, Chung TY, Kim YB. Poster NP-263 presented at: 2014 Annual Meeting of the Korean Urological Association; 2014; Seoul, Korea.
  13. Short-Term Oncological Results and Complications of Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Radical Cystectomy (RARC).
    Yu HS, Park JJ, Park JW, Ham WS, Hong SJ, Rha KH. Poster 9 presented at: The Korean Urological Association (KUA) Conference; 2011; Seoul, Korea.
  14. Efficient Generation of Dopaminergic Neurons from Embryonic Stem Cells by Synergistic Effects of Nurr1, SDIA, and Signaling Molecules.
    Kim DS, Kang SM, Kim DW, Koh JY, Park JJ, Isacson O, Kim KS. Korean J Physiol Pharmacol. 2004;8(Suppl):75.
  15. Synergistic Effects of Nurr1, Signaling Molecules, and SDIA on Differentiation of Mouse Embryonic Stem (ES) Cells to Dopamine (DA) Neurons.
    Kim DW, Park JJ, Hwang M, Chung S, Hedlund E, Isacson O, Kim KS. Poster 300.7 presented at: 2003 Society for Neuroscience Conference; New Orleans, LA.
  16. Genetic Engineering of Mouse Embryonic Stem (ES) Cells by Nurr1 Facilitates Differentiation and Maturation into Dopaminergic (DA) Neurons.
    Chung S, Sonntag KC, Andersson T, Björklund LM, Park JJ, Kang U, Isacson O, Kim KS. Poster 429.10 presented at: 2002 Society for Neuroscience Conference; Orlando, FL.
  17. Induced Nurr1 Expression in ROSA26-Engineered Embryonic Stem Cells Up-Regulates Dopaminergic Marker Gene Expression in a Non-Neural Cellular Phenotype.
    Sonntag KC, Chung S, Andersson TM, Park JJ, Kim DW, Cooper O, Björklund LM, Kim KS, Isacson O. Poster 429.11 presented at: 2002 Society for Neuroscience Conference; Orlando, FL.

About the Doctor

JAE JOON PARK, MD, ABHRS Diplomate & Ambassador

Dr. Jae Joon Park is a Harvard-trained biomedical scientist, board-certified urologist, and Diplomate of the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery (ABHRS) with over 25 years of experience across regenerative medicine, neuroscience, and clinical surgery. As Director of MOJELIM Hair Restoration Surgery Clinic and Adjunct Associate Professor at Yonsei University College of Medicine, he has led pioneering research in stem cell biology and hair follicle regeneration, with over 30 peer-reviewed publications and presentations in leading journals including Nature Medicine and Nature Protocols.

In industry, Dr. Park serves as an External Expert for GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) and collaborates with LG Electronics on wearable medical device innovation. His work bridges clinical practice and digital health, with a focus on dermatology and urology. As an ABHRS Ambassador and member of the ISHRS Ethics Committee, he champions global standards in medical ethics and patient care.

ISHRS Join Year

2018

Procedures Performed

  • Beards and moustaches
  • Eyebrows
  • Female hair restoration surgery
  • Follicular Unit Excision (FUE)
  • Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT)
  • Medical (non-surgical) management of hair loss for men
  • Medical (non-surgical) management of hair loss for women
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