SNUBH infectious disease expert wins 2 editorial awards from Springer Nature

Professor Song Kyoung-ho of the Department of Infectious Diseases at Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (SNUBH) has received dual recognition at the 2025 Editor of Distinction Awards, a prestigious editorial honors program hosted by global academic publisher Springer Nature.

Song was awarded both the Editorial Contribution Award and the Author Service Award, which are granted to editorial board members of Springer Nature’s leading journals in recognition of their commitment to enhancing academic quality and supporting the global research ecosystem.

The Editorial Contribution Award honors editors who demonstrate exceptional rigor in peer review and uphold scientific accuracy, while the Author Service Award acknowledges those who create a fair and efficient editorial process and actively support authors in improving their manuscripts.

Since 2022, Professor Song has served as an editorial board member of Scientific Reports, one of Springer Nature’s flagship international journals. In this role, he has overseen the peer review of infectious disease manuscripts, offering both scientific rigor and constructive communication with authors -- efforts that ultimately led to his selection for both awards.

“I am honored that my commitment to fair review and author support has been recognized through these awards,” Song said. “I will continue striving to foster a research environment that authors can trust and rely on.”

In addition to his editorial activities, Professor Song is a leading expert in infectious diseases.

His research spans basic and clinical studies on antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections, infection control in hospitals, antimicrobial stewardship, and response strategies for emerging infectious diseases. He remains active in both academic and policy initiatives aimed at improving public health in Korea and globally.