KDCA Holds International Symposium to Strengthen Infectious Disease Response

Held in Seoul for Two Days from June 26 to 27

Sharing Updates on Clinical Research and Medical Response

Discussing AI-Integrated Infectious Disease Response Strategies

The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency announced on the 26th that, together with the National Medical Center, it will consecutively hold the '2nd Lee Kun-hee International Symposium for Strengthening Research Capabilities to Overcome Infectious Diseases (LISID)' and the '4th International Symposium for Infectious Disease Research Institutions (IDRIC)' over two days at JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square in Jongno-gu, Seoul, starting from today.

The project to strengthen research capabilities to overcome infectious diseases is part of the 'Korea Infectious Disease Overcoming Initiative', which is being promoted through a donation from the family of the late Lee Kun-hee, former Chairman of Samsung Electronics. The Ministry of Health and Welfare, the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, and the National Medical Center are jointly carrying out this initiative. On the first day of the symposium, key research achievements made through this project will be shared. The event will also serve as a venue to build networks between domestic and international researchers and discuss ways to cooperate in order to enhance national capabilities for responding to infectious diseases.

Seungkwan Lim, Director of the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, is speaking at the 4th International Symposium on Infectious Disease Research held on the 26th at JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square in Jongno-gu, Seoul. Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency

The 4th International Symposium for Infectious Disease Research Institutions, to be held on the second day, aims to strengthen international cooperation and Korea's role as a hub at the national level by establishing collaboration systems among domestic and overseas research institutions. In line with the government's 'Mid- to Long-term Plan for Preparing for New Infectious Disease Pandemics', presentations and discussions will be held under the theme of 'AI-based Rapid Response Technology Development Strategies for Infectious Diseases', focusing on the swift development of vaccines and therapeutics.

Seungkwan Lim, Commissioner of the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, stated, "We are determined to respond to the next pandemic with vaccines and therapeutics developed in Korea. We will continue to support research and development, including the establishment of clinical research and analysis centers and the securing of AI-based new technology platforms." He added, "We will make every effort to ensure the successful implementation of this project."

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