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SOOKWANG LEE, Ph.D., DABT

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Southeast Food and Feed Laboratory (SFFL) 60 Eighth Street N.E., Atlanta, GA 30309

E-mails: sookwang.lee@fda.hhs.gov, sookwanglee@gmail.com Phone: 404-253-2250 (W), 706-308-7196 (M)

SUMMARY Chemist (Technology-Based Expert) in the Nutrient Analysis Branch [NAB, formerly known as Atlanta Center for Nutrient Analysis (ACNA)] of Southeast Food and Feed Laboratory (SFFL). A board-certified toxicologist with diverse experiences and expertise in chemistry, toxicology, and regulatory sciences. Joined the Agency as a FDA Commissioner’s Fellow in 2010.

EDUCATION  Ph.D., Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, 2007  M.S., Organic Chemistry, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA  M.S., Organic Chemistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea  B.S., Chemistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea AWARDS, FELLOWSHIPS, HONORS AND CITATIONS  2011: Travel Grant for The Mary F. Picciano Dietary Supplement Research Practicum , ODS, NIH  2010: FDA Commissioner’s Fellowship  2010: Society of Toxicology (SOT) Mixtures Specialty Section Best Abstracts Award

 2009: SOT KTAA Special Interest Group Best Presentation Award  2009: PNNL Environmental Biomarker Initiative Recognition  2009: SOT Mixtures Specialty Section Outstanding Abstract Award  2008: SOT Mixtures Specialty Section Best Abstract Award  2007: SOT Graduate Student Travel Award

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS  Diplomate of American Board of Toxicology (DABT), initial board certification in 2011, recertification in 2016 (effective until 2021).  AOAC International and its Sothern Section (SS AOAC), currently serving as one of Executive Committee-at-large  Korean-American Scientists and Engineers Association (KSEA) and its Georgia Chapter (KSEA-GA)  Society of Toxicology (SOT) and Korean Toxicologists Association in America (KTAA), SIG of SOT [served as a Secretary/Treasurer, 2007 ~ 2009] PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE  May 2016 – Present : Chemist (Technology-based expert, GS-1320) and Oct. 2011 – Apr 2016 : Resident Researcher (Official title: Staff Fellow, AD-0415, GS-13 equivalent) of NAB (Supervisor: Mr. Edwin C. Phifer, the Director of NAB), Atlanta, GA. o Representation of NAB in the international and national meetings and conferences, hosted by FDA and/or other professional scientific organizations. o Project management and coordination of research efforts: led several method development/validation studies and other Proficiency Testing exercises (HAMQAP, DSQAP, API, etc). For example, LC-MS/MS methods for the analysis of fat-soluble vitamins, water soluble vitamins, sugars and polyols (sugar alcohols), natural sweeteners (steviol glycosides), omega-3 and related fatty acids, protein content determinations among others in diverse types of FDA regulated foods, including infant formulas, nutritional/dietary supplements, pet foods and animal feeds and other foods. Characterization of edible oils (e.g., olive oils), milk-fats (ghee) and honey samples pertaining to the adulteration.

Sookwang Lee, Ph.D., D.A.B.T.