Samsung Seoul Hospital Signs MOU with France's Gustave Roussy Hospital for Cancer Research Collaboration

Samsung Medical Center Cancer Hospital announced on the 7th that it has signed a business agreement with Gustave Roussy Hospital in France.

Samsung Medical Center Cancer Hospital has signed a business agreement with Gustave Roussy Hospital in France.
[Photo by Samsung Medical Center]

Gustave Roussy Hospital is a medical institution located in Villejuif, on the outskirts of Paris, France, and is a cancer-specialized hospital with 470 beds. Boasting a history and tradition of 100 years, it is regarded as a leading institution for cancer research and treatment in Europe.

Through this agreement, both institutions have decided to establish a close cooperative system through the exchange of the latest medical information and personnel, including research. To this end, they plan to carry out ▲exchange of medical staff for education, training, and research purposes ▲exchange of scientific data, publications, and information ▲comprehensive cooperation in the fields of digital health, computing, medical technology, and management support.

Furthermore, they will conduct joint research and other activities within their areas of interest, and in the first half of next year, they plan to hold a joint symposium at Samsung Medical Center on the theme of precision cancer treatment, involving leading researchers from Europe and Asia, continuously developing their cooperative relationship.

Lee Woo-yong, Director of the Cancer Hospital, said, "Signing an agreement with one of Europe's top cancer research and treatment institutions signifies the remarkable advancement of Korea's medical status," adding, "With the responsibility of representing Korea, we will strive in research and treatment to provide better care to countless cancer patients worldwide."

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.