Dongnam Institute of Radiological & Medical Sciences and UNIST Join Forces for Korea's First "Space Radiation Medicine" Research

Joint Research Collaboration in Medical-Science Convergence and AI
Predicting Human Radiation Effects and Localizing Customized Medical Systems

The Dongnam Institute of Radiological & Medical Sciences (Director Lee Changhoon) and Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology signed a business agreement for the nation's first collaboration in space radiation medical research at the main conference room of UNIST on November 6.

The Dongnam Institute of Radiological & Medical Sciences is taking a commemorative photo after signing a business agreement with Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology for the first domestic collaboration in space radiation medical research.

Through this agreement, the two institutions have decided to establish a comprehensive cooperation system, including: joint research and clinical collaboration in medical-science convergence fields such as biomedical science, artificial intelligence, and space radiation medicine; exchange of research personnel, operation of student internship and field training programs; sharing of equipment, information, and personnel, as well as co-hosting academic events; collaboration for the commercialization of radiopharmaceuticals and advanced regenerative medicine technologies; and operation of the UNIST clinic and medical service consulting.

By combining the Dongnam Institute of Radiological & Medical Sciences' infrastructure and medical data in radiological life science and physics research with UNIST's technology in artificial intelligence, robotics, and space science, the two institutions plan to jointly pursue advanced convergence research, including prediction of the effects of radiation on the human body in space environments, localization of customized medical systems, and development of radiopharmaceuticals.

Lee Changhoon, Director of the Dongnam Institute of Radiological & Medical Sciences, stated, "Our institute has a wealth of infrastructure in radiological medicine and medical professionals interested in AI research," adding, "By collaborating with UNIST's outstanding researchers, we will actively promote AI-based space radiation medical research and practical application projects."

Park Jongrae, President of UNIST, commented, "While space research is rapidly advancing, human-centered medical science research is still in its early stages," and added, "Through this collaboration, we will expand practical exchanges such as student internships and AI training for medical staff, and actively discover new AI-based space radiation medical research projects."

Both institutions are affiliated with the Ministry of Science and ICT, and have maintained a steady research collaboration based on their establishment periods and geographic proximity. The Dongnam Institute of Radiological & Medical Sciences has supported the opening of the UNIST on-campus clinic and provided medical science lectures by specialists, while UNIST has shared AI research results and assisted in identifying medical AI projects.

With this agreement, the two institutions plan to strengthen the R&D cooperation ecosystem among hospitals, research institutes, and universities, and to establish themselves as a leading model for medical-science convergence and the commercialization of new drugs and technologies.

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