Unlocking the Secrets of Aging Science... Daesung Group Hosts the 'Daesung Haegang Science Forum'

Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration Breaking Boundaries and Leap to New Platforms

Daesung Group held the ‘2024 Daesung Haegang Science Forum (DAESUNG HAEGANG SCIENCE FORUM)’ on the 14th at the Westin Chosun Hotel.

2024 Daesung Haegang Science Forum.

Now in its 7th year, this forum was organized under the theme of Quantum Computing and Aging to highlight the convergence research achievements across various scientific and technological fields such as biotechnology, quantum computing, artificial intelligence, and systems biology, and to share the innovative changes of the near future.

Since its launch in 2017, the forum has focused on the biotech sector, future energy, climate change response, and treatment of intractable diseases. Starting this year, the forum’s name was changed from ‘Daesung Haegang Microbial Forum’ to ‘Daesung Haegang Science Forum.’

In particular, based on the pivotal role AI technology played in winning this year’s Nobel Prizes in Physics and Chemistry, the importance of convergence research among advanced technologies was emphasized, and the discussion topics were expanded to cover the entire spectrum of science and technology.

The forum proceeded with keynote speeches and panel discussions by domestic and international scholars, followed by research presentations by emerging scientists, and was also broadcast live on YouTube in real time.

Among the main speakers was Professor Jeongsang Kim (Duke University, USA), co-founder of IonQ, a US-based quantum computer company, and a world authority in quantum computer research, who participated in the keynote speech and discussions.

Professor Kwanghyun Cho (KAIST), leading disease diagnosis and new drug development by integrating AI and biotechnology, presented the latest achievements in systems biology research. Professor Seungjae Lee (KAIST) planned to present a vision on aging science that can delay aging processes, promote rejuvenation, and extend healthy lifespan based on research achievements in stem cells and regenerative medicine technologies.

In a special session, Professor Doheon Lee (KAIST), an expert in bioinformatics and data mining, explained the mechanisms, methodologies, and prospects of how AI technology can exert significant influence on the development of other scientific fields such as physics and chemistry.

Younghoon Kim, Chairman of Daesung Group, stated, “We are now in an era where sustainable growth and the future cannot be guaranteed without innovation in science and technology,” and added, “I hope this forum becomes a platform where cutting-edge research in various fields such as life sciences, quantum mechanics, space science, brain science, and AI converge to create innovative technologies.”

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