Hwasun Jeonnam National University Hospital Professors Byu Gyun Bae and Hyunjin Bang Win Young Investigator Award at International Conference

(From left) Byu Gyun Bae, Professor Hyunjin Bang, Department of Oncology, Hwasun Jeonnam National University Hospital.

The research team led by Professors Byu Gyun Bae and Hyunjin Bang from the Department of Oncology at Hwasun Jeonnam National University Hospital announced on July 21 that they have been selected as the final recipients of the Young Investigator Award at the Korean Society of Medical Oncology International Conference (KSMO 2025).

Professors Byu Gyun Bae and Hyunjin Bang were recognized for their outstanding research titled "Lactic Acid Bacteria Enhance Antitumor Immunity in Bladder Cancer via Modulation of the Tumor Microenvironment." The Young Investigator Award is presented to researchers who have conducted innovative and clinically impactful studies in the field of medical oncology.

The research team suggested the possibility that lactic acid bacteria can enhance antitumor effects by activating immune responses within the tumor microenvironment of bladder cancer. This finding has drawn attention for its potential to make a substantial contribution to increasing the response rate of immuno-oncology therapies.

Professor Byu Gyun Bae stated, "This award will serve as an opportunity to further advance cancer treatment research on the relationship between immunity and microorganisms," and added, "I will continue to strive to contribute to the development of patient-tailored immunotherapy strategies."

Meanwhile, KSMO 2025 will be held in Seoul from September 4 to 5, with oncology experts from Korea and abroad attending to share the latest achievements in cancer treatment. Professors Byu Gyun Bae and Hyunjin Bang are scheduled to present their research at the conference.

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