17th Anniversary of Hwasun Chonnam National University Hospital 'Future of Cancer Medicine' Symposium Held

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Hwasun Chonnam National University Hospital recently held a symposium themed "The Future of Cancer Medicine" to commemorate its 17th anniversary, the hospital announced on the 13th.

The symposium, organized by the Institute of Biomedical Science and Technology at Hwasun Chonnam National University Hospital (Director Lee Jishin), was conducted simultaneously online and offline in accordance with the COVID-19 situation.

The event was divided into four sessions: next-generation genome-based precision medicine, immune cell-based cancer treatment research, AI and big data-based cancer information utilization, and cancer treatment in the era of infectious diseases. Renowned domestic researchers presented and discussed various topics.

In the field of precision medicine, Professor Kim Joheon and Clinical Fellow Lim Hajin of Hwasun Chonnam National University Hospital presented on the development and clinical cases of solid tumor NGS (Next-Generation Sequencing) panels and hematologic cancer precision medicine RNA sequencing panels, respectively.

Professor Lee Seungtae of Yonsei University College of Medicine introduced the development of a cfDNA (cell-free DNA) precision medicine NGS panel found in blood, while Professor Nam Dohyun of Samsung Seoul Hospital shared cases of precision tumor treatment.

In the cancer immunotherapy session, Professor Yoon Miseon of Hwasun Chonnam National University Hospital presented on "Radiation-Immunotherapy Combination for Refractory Cancers," and Professor Min Jeongjun discussed "Bacteria-Based Live Biotherapeutics," attracting significant interest.

Professor Jo Jaeho of Chonnam National University College of Medicine gave a presentation on "Differentiation of Tumor-Infiltrating CD8 T Cells and Prediction of Correlation with Cancer Antigen Immunogenicity."

Big data application cases were also revealed. Director Choi Byunggwan of the Medical Information Center at Pusan National University Hospital introduced the "Data-Centered Hospital Project," and Professor Choi Gwison of the National Cancer Center discussed "Efforts to Build and Activate Big Data Utilization."

Professor Lee Donggeon of the Department of Infectious Diseases at Catholic University College of Medicine and Professor Choi Wonseok of the Department of Infectious Diseases at Korea University College of Medicine continued with presentations on cancer patient treatment and vaccination in the era of infectious diseases.

President Shin Myeonggeun of Hwasun Chonnam National University Hospital stated, "Realizing advanced medical care based on precision medicine, immunotherapy, and big data is the goal of future medicine and the objective of Hwasun Chonnam National University Hospital. We hope this symposium becomes a valuable academic event where many researchers exchange scholarly inspiration and serves as an opportunity for Hwasun Chonnam National University Hospital to continuously grow as a world-class cancer healing hospital."

President Ahn Younggeun of Chonnam National University Hospital emphasized, "Despite the ongoing tension of COVID-19, research and discussions for conquering diseases and advancing medical care must continue. I hope this symposium becomes a meaningful time that overcomes COVID-19 and suggests the direction Chonnam National University Hospital should take."

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