The KUNIST platform cultivates globally competitive physician-scientists with five core competencies, including clinical problem-solving, convergent research, and commercialization. The collaboration aims to develop joint educational programs, establish collaborative research laboratories, and build a commercialization support platform.
The symposium marked the hospital's designation as a research-oriented hospital, featuring discussions on collaborative research ecosystems at various levels. Participants engaged in sessions covering future directions, strengthening regional and industry collaborations, and real-world cases of research commercialization.
The center aims to address the structural gap in care delivery by offering advanced functional diagnostics, individualized treatment planning, surgical intervention, and long-term management. Led by Professor Sungsoo Park, it provides objective, precision-based diagnosis and tailored treatment strategies for patients with refractory GERD.
Esprit's frameless mask-based system reduces patient discomfort and psychological stress through submillimeter accuracy and real-time motion management. The AI-powered Lightning treatment planning software streamlines workflow, reducing planning time by up to 80% and enhancing protection of critical normal structures.
The Robotic Surgery Center at KU Ansan Hospital has introduced the Da Vinci 5 robotic system, expanding its precision surgical capabilities. With its advanced features and ergonomic design, the system is expected to enhance patient safety and clinical outcomes.
A Korean University research team has created a new brain implant that enables precise control of neural activity using temperature, opening possibilities for advanced brain–computer interfaces and treatments for neurological disorders.
The department has demonstrated outstanding clinical proficiency in robotic-assisted procedures and has been at the forefront of education and technical exchange. It plans to further expand training programs and integrate digital capabilities into clinical practice.
The Korea University College of Medicine and UNIST have been selected for the Ministry of Health and Welfare's K-MediST program, aiming to establish a leading model for integrated education and research in medical science and technology. The partnership will create an innovative interdisciplinary hub bridging medicine and engineering.
The Vaccine Innovation Center will develop a next-generation mRNA-based hantavirus vaccine using proprietary domestic technologies, leveraging self-amplifying mRNA and lipid nanoparticle delivery systems. Preclinical studies have demonstrated strong immunogenicity and protective effects.
The center aims to enhance international cooperation in medical research and become one of the five core institutions at Korea University Mediscience Park. The event featured keynote lectures by experts from the University of Nottingham and domestic speakers sharing IBS's MRI operational know-how.
The institution has established a state-of-the-art biosafety research center with integrated facilities for pathogen analysis, vaccine development, and treatment identification. Korea University Medicine plans to operate the first privately led full-cycle vaccine development platform in Korea.
Korea University College of Medicine has established a full-cycle physician-scientist training system from undergraduate studies to graduate school, fellowships, and professorships. The institution will further improve the path of physician-scientists with support from the Korea Health Industry Development Institute.
Korea University's College of Medicine has signed an MOU with Armed Forces Capital Hospital to develop public medical care and enhance medical training. The institutions plan to promote cooperation in joint research, personnel training, and customized educational curricula.
The Korea University Institute for Environmental Medicine hosted a delegation from the Uzbekistan Ministry of Health for an institutional visit and strategic discussions. The visit aimed to deepen mutual understanding and expand collaboration in healthcare and medical education between the two countries.
The Korea University College of Medicine Myokine Research Center has signed a MOU with MFC to jointly develop therapeutics for muscle loss in astronauts. The center aims to preserve muscle health in long-duration deep space missions, including Mars exploration.
A Korea University study reveals that liver metabolic disease is a key risk factor for heart failure in older adults with atrial fibrillation, with MASLD having the lowest risk and ALD carrying the highest risk. The study highlights the importance of liver health in cardiovascular disease management.
Professor Adelheid Wöhrer discussed innovative diagnostic platforms and collaborative research strategies for better understanding treatment-resistant glioblastoma. Her team is developing a novel diagnostic platform combining Virtual Raman Histology and real-time Nanopore Sequencing to enhance surgical accuracy.
The Korea University Medical Scientist Training Program marks a significant milestone in nurturing future physician-scientist leaders. The program's comprehensive system bridges basic science and clinical practice, expanding global research collaboration networks.
The Korea University-Yale University Joint Forum aimed to discuss expanding cooperation in neuroscience and training physician scientists. Key findings include agreements for annualizing the joint forum and discussing research topics for future forums.
The program brought together 31 health professionals from nine Asian and African countries for advanced training in epidemiology, clinical treatment, and research & diagnosis. Participants also conducted on-site field visits to leading institutions, strengthening their response capacities.
Researchers from Korea University report a breakthrough in reviving an abandoned depression drug target by redesigning the molecular structure of neurokinin-1 receptor antagonists. New compounds exhibiting antidepressant-like effects have been identified, reducing depressive-like behavior and brain inflammation in mice.
A Korea University study successfully mimics heart mechanics in organoids using three-dimensional magnetic torque, enhancing cardiac differentiation, maturation, and vascularization. This breakthrough could improve drug safety testing by providing more accurate human-relevant models for cardiotoxicity screening.
Korea University's Institute for Environmental Health trained faculty members from Karakalpakstan Medical Institute to improve environmental health in the region. The training aimed to enhance water quality and waste disposal management, fostering collaboration and joint research.
Researchers found that pitavastatin directly inhibits the anti-apoptotic protein Mcl-1, a key driver of survival and resistance in TNBC cells. The study showed pitavastatin effectively eliminates cancer stem-like cell populations and reduces tumor growth, angiogenesis, and lung metastasis.
The MUTE-Seq method detects rare cancer mutations at exceptionally low frequencies, enriching circulating tumor DNA and improving detection accuracy. It increases variant allele frequencies by tens of times, enabling detection of mutations present at 0.005% or lower.
Extracellular vesicles can mediate communication between cells and tissues, influencing processes like immune signaling and cancer progression. Researchers have developed a practical, scalable EV-isolation platform that operates without preprocessing steps or specialized equipment.
A large Korean cohort study reveals a link between restless legs syndrome and Parkinson's disease, highlighting opportunities for early detection. Dopamine-agonist therapy may reduce the risk of developing PD in RLS patients, according to the study's findings.
The Vaccine Innovation Center, Korea University College of Medicine, recently hosted an invited training program for Ethiopian health ministry officials as part of the IVI's 2025 Vaccine Development and Production Education initiative. The program aimed to enhance international capacity to respond to infectious diseases and improve glo...
The Vaccine Innovation Center at Korea University College of Medicine has been selected as the lead institution for a health security research initiative focused on developing broad-spectrum antiviral agents and combination therapies to prevent severe disease in future pandemics. The project aims to create advanced therapeutics capable...
The degree integration course provides a master's course in basic medicine, Medical Education, and nursing for healthcare professionals in developing countries. Currently, 27 students are being trained, with the goal of creating a virtuous cycle of research, education, and practice in their home countries.
Researchers from Korea University Anam Hospital and KAIST introduce an AI system that accurately predicts a child's pubertal growth peak from a single radiograph, streamlining orthodontic treatment. The Attend-and-Refine Network (ARNet-v2) improves efficiency and accuracy, reducing radiation exposure and costs for young patients.
Researchers at Korea University College of Medicine found that the c-Kit protein helps protect sweet-sensing taste cells from nerve damage, allowing them to survive and regenerate. This discovery may lead to new approaches for improving nutrition, supporting patients with taste disorders, and advancing flavor science.
A large-scale population study found that oxaliplatin benefits only younger stage III patients, with no added survival benefit for those over 70. The study suggests using an age threshold to make evidence-based choices about chemotherapy.
Researchers from Korea University mapped the evolutionary trajectory of meningiomas at single-cell resolution, revealing profound shifts in proliferative programs and tumor–immune interactions. The study identified COL6A3 as a central player driving recurrence and treatment resistance.
The Korea University College of Medicine hosted the K-CLUB International Symposium to promote interdisciplinary collaboration and address global health challenges. Distinguished global scholars explored the future of human health from diverse perspectives, including clinical care, biomedical convergence, and health policy.
A recent study published in Radiology found that AI-assisted mammography catches most advanced breast cancers, but still misses 14% of invasive cases. The AI missed more cases in younger women with tumors 2 cm or smaller, and those with low histologic grade, fewer lymph node metastases, and non-glandular locations.
A new Korea University study provides the first species-specific health risk estimates for indoor airborne microbes based on animal toxicity data. The research determines that exposure to fungi may be unsafe even at levels below current guidelines, while bacteria are within existing regulatory limits.
Researchers from Korea University have discovered that the protein WEE1 can paradoxically drive immune resistance in cancer cells when located in the cytoplasm. This study suggests that targeting WEE1 with an inhibitor, such as adavosertib, may sensitize tumors to immunotherapy and reinvigorate antitumor immunity.
The institute held a symposium with leading global scholars to discuss metabolic disease treatment research and drug target discovery. It aims to discover new drug targets through interdisciplinary convergence researches and build a global cooperation network.
Renowned vaccine expert Pierre Van Damme shared his experience leading over 500 clinical trials and establishing Vaccinopolis, a global research hub for vaccine clinical trials. The Vaccine Innovation Center of Korea University's College of Medicine aims to expand global cooperation in vaccine R&D through special seminars.
A Korean research team discovered that High Mobility Group Box 1 (HMGB1) plays a critical role in transmitting senescence from aging cells to distant tissues through the bloodstream. Reduced HMGB1 circulates systemically, inducing senescence in remote tissues and impairing regenerative capacity.
Korea University College of Medicine has been awarded $2.3M to support physician-scientist training and research infrastructure development through the 2025 Interdisciplinary Physician-Scientist Training Program.
A study by Korea University researchers has identified the association between viral infections and neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's. They developed a therapeutic candidate ALT001 that improves mitophagy, reduces neuroinflammation, and suppresses viral replication.
The Myokine Research Center (MRC) at Korea University College of Medicine recently hosted an international symposium with the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC), Harvard University. Researchers shared their latest findings on Myokine's role in brain-organ interactions and potential clinical applications.
Korea University's College of Medicine has been selected for 24 basic research projects, receiving a total of 17.3 billion won in research funds. Eleven professors will conduct research in six project fields.
The two colleges are launching a joint research project to train future domestic physician-scientists, supported by the Ministry of Health and Welfare. The program aims to provide opportunities for career advice and research mentoring through global exchange networks and overseas training at global research institutes.
The Vaccine Innovation Center at Korea University's College of Medicine successfully held the 2025 Vaccine Expert Training Program, attended by over 380 experts and researchers from various fields. The program aims to foster domestic vaccine R&D experts and promote the development of commercially available vaccines.
A new study by Korea University researchers reveals that switching to besifovir may improve patient kidney and bone health for long-term hepatitis B treatment. The study showed that patients who switched to besifovir had higher estimated glomerular filtration rate indicating improved kidney function and higher hip and spine bone densit...
A study analyzing Klimt's The Kiss reveals that the painting's red discs represent vital biological functions and psychological intensity. The research also uncovers historical links between the artist and medical science, suggesting deliberate incorporation of menstrual blood as a central motif.
A large-scale Korea University study investigates the link between early menopause and type 2 diabetes risk among postmenopausal women in South Korea. The research reveals that premature menopause is associated with a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes, emphasizing the critical role of hormonal changes in metabolic health.