Honam University Department of Companion Animal Industry and DGIST Sign Academic Exchange MOU

Intern Researchers to Be Dispatched for Practical Training
Collaboration on Research and Technology Development for Companion Animal Diseases
Joint Seminars to Enhance Professional Competence

Recently, the Department of Companion Animal Industry at Honam University (Chairman Moonyoung Lee) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on education and academic exchange with the Core Protein Resource Center at Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST) (Director Seonggyun Choi). Provided by Honam University

The Department of Companion Animal Industry at Honam University (headed by Lee Munyoung) announced on the 19th that it recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) regarding educational and academic exchange with the Core Protein Resource Center at Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST) (headed by Choi Sungkyun).

According to this agreement, starting from January next year, students from the Department of Companion Animal Industry at Honam University will be dispatched as intern researchers to the DGIST Core Protein Resource Center for practical training. The students will gain hands-on experience in a cutting-edge research environment and develop both academic and practical skills through collaboration with field experts.

This agreement was established to promote the development of basic medicine and related industries through the convergence of the animal industry and life sciences, and to strengthen the cultivation of future talent.

Through the agreement, both institutions will strengthen academic exchanges and research cooperation, and operate joint educational programs to foster talent in the fields of companion animal health and life sciences. They will also collaborate on research and technology development related to diseases in companion animals using protein resources, and jointly host academic events and seminars. The two institutions plan to focus on producing practical and tangible results by leveraging their professional expertise and research infrastructure.

The DGIST Core Protein Resource Center is a national research institution under the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, conducting advanced research in the bio field, including protein structure and function analysis and new drug development. Based on its research infrastructure and accumulated technological capabilities, it contributes to the advancement of the national bio industry and expands its achievements through cooperation with various domestic and international research institutions and industries.

The Department of Companion Animal Industry at Honam University focuses on nurturing professionals through innovative education and research in the fields of companion animal health and industry. By providing practical experience and competitiveness to students through field-oriented training programs and industry cooperation networks, it is leading the future industry through interdisciplinary convergence.

Lee Munyoung, head of the Department of Companion Animal Industry at Honam University, stated, "Collaboration with the DGIST Core Protein Resource Center will be an opportunity to open a new horizon in companion animal health and life sciences," and added, "We will continue to strengthen cooperation so that students can work as researchers at national research institutes and pharmaceutical companies in the future."

Choi Sungkyun, head of the DGIST Core Protein Resource Center, also emphasized, "Through this agreement, we will expand convergence research in the animal industry and life sciences and contribute to creating industrial value," and added, "We will spare no effort to support students so that they can grow into excellent research personnel."

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