Yonsei University

Affimed Announces Positive Early Efficacy and Progression Free Survival Results of AFM24-102 Study in EGFR Wild-Type Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer at the Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology 2024

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Donnerstag, Mai 23, 2024
Patient, Progression-free survival, CPI, CDT, Lung cancer, EDT, EGFR, NSCLC, PD-1, Cancer, Attention, ASCO, Poster, Society, Platinum, Webcast, Yonsei University, Pharmaceutical industry

Patients in the study are treated with the combination of AFM24, Affimed’s innate cell engager (ICE®), and atezolizumab, Roche’s checkpoint inhibitor (CPI).

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  • Patients in the study are treated with the combination of AFM24, Affimed’s innate cell engager (ICE®), and atezolizumab, Roche’s checkpoint inhibitor (CPI).
  • One patient showed a confirmed complete response, and three patients showed confirmed partial responses (PR).
  • In addition, seven patients achieved stable disease, resulting in a disease control rate of 73.3% (11/15 patients).
  • To access the call by phone, please use link: https://register.vevent.com/register/BIff607338e5d247f99b548240be2ad413 , and you will be provided with dial-in details and a pin number.

Hyosung Americas Announces Kunoh Kim as CEO

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Montag, Mai 13, 2024
Software, Internet, Payments, Finance, Hardware, Professional Services, Technology, Fintech, Hyosung, Intelligence, SK Telecom, MBA, Chung-Ang University, ATM, Yonsei University, Multimedia

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240513125559/en/
    Kunoh Kim has been named CEO of Hyosung Americas.
  • Prior to joining Hyosung, Kunoh served as vice president and division leader for business development at Hyosung TNS in Seoul, South Korea.
  • Additionally, Mr. Kim also worked for Hyosung Corporation, the parent company of Hyosung TNS and Hyosung Americas, most recently as its director of corporate strategy.
  • Hyosung Americas team members are optimistic about the appointment of Kunoh Kim as CEO.

Universal Display Corporation Announces University Lecture Series and Participation and Sponsorship of OLED Korea Conference

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Mittwoch, März 27, 2024
Technology, Nanotechnology, Finance, Alternative Energy, Energy, Other Education, Professional Services, University, Research, Education, Hardware, Science, Semiconductor, Consumer Electronics, Kyung Hee University, Conference, Business, Business development, Universal Display Corporation, PHOLED, Student, Yonsei University, STEM, Ecosystem, UDC, Creativity, OLED, Lighting, Television

Universal Display Corporation (Nasdaq: OLED) (UDC), enabling energy-efficient displays and lighting with its UniversalPHOLED® technology and materials, today announced its participation in University and conference lectures to support and foster Korea’s academic and scientific display communities.

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  • Universal Display Corporation (Nasdaq: OLED) (UDC), enabling energy-efficient displays and lighting with its UniversalPHOLED® technology and materials, today announced its participation in University and conference lectures to support and foster Korea’s academic and scientific display communities.
  • UDC hosted educational sessions at Yonsei University on March 26th and Kyung Hee University on March 27th, delivering special lectures about UDC’s Groundbreaking Advances for the OLED Industry.
  • Additionally, UDC will also be sponsoring and presenting at the 2024 OLED Korea Conference, highlighting the Company's pioneering work at the forefront of OLED technology innovation.
  • These seminars are designed to offer students and future display industry professionals an opportunity to better understand OLED technology and envision its profound impact on future display innovations,” said Steven V. Abramson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Universal Display Corporation.

Lunit SCOPE IO Reveals Promising Results in Neoadjuvant Immunotherapy Study for Head and Neck Cancer Patients

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Dienstag, März 26, 2024
Research, Head, Clinical Cancer Research, Immunotherapy, Patient, Tumor microenvironment, Durvalumab, Cancer, AI, CCR, AACR, Phenotype, Yonsei University, Immune system, Therapy

SEOUL, South Korea, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lunit (KRX:328130.KQ), a leading provider of AI-powered solutions for cancer diagnostics and therapeutics, today announced the publication of a new study featuring Lunit SCOPE IO, Lunit's AI-powered analyzer for quantitative immune phenotyping from H&E. The study was recently published in Clinical Cancer Research (CCR), an international journal by the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR).

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  • The study was recently published in Clinical Cancer Research (CCR), an international journal by the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR).
  • This investigation addresses the current lack of exploration into the clinical implications of neoadjuvant immunotherapy in HNSCC patients with resectable tumors, utilizing Lunit SCOPE IO to examine the changes in tumor microenvironment when treated with durvalumab and tremelimumab.
  • "Through this prospective clinical study, we have confirmed the clinical utility of preoperative immunotherapy for treating locally advanced head and neck cancer," said Professor Kim Hye Ryun, head of the research.
  • "In this study, Lunit SCOPE IO provides deeper insights into the tumor microenvironment and immune response, empowering healthcare professionals with invaluable information to make more informed treatment decisions.

Yonsei University Opens the Stage for Innovation and Collaboration for a Sustainable Future with GEEF 2024

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Montag, März 11, 2024
Domestic, Climate change, Mental health, Overcrowding, Foreign Affairs, United, Education, Public, Sustainable Development Goals, United Nations, Human rights, Policy, Research, AI, United Nations General Assembly, Yonsei University, Ban Ki-moon, Multimedia, World Bank, Sustainable development, Yale University, UN, Tourism

Over the past five years, this pivotal conference on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has seen participation from over 10,000 individuals from up to 124 countries worldwide.

Key Points: 
  • Over the past five years, this pivotal conference on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has seen participation from over 10,000 individuals from up to 124 countries worldwide.
  • These discussions aim to critically review our past approach to SDGs and forge substantial policies for the future.
  • Ban Ki-moon emphasized the forum's significance, stating, "GEEF will provide the opportunity for an inclusive and sustainable future by rebooting the SDGs.
  • GEEF 2024 will be held both online and offline at Yonsei University's Sinchon Campus and the official YouTube channel of the Institute for Global Engagement and Empowerment.

Yonsei University Opens the Stage for Innovation and Collaboration for a Sustainable Future with GEEF 2024

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Montag, März 11, 2024
Domestic, Climate change, Mental health, Overcrowding, Foreign Affairs, United, Education, Public, Sustainable Development Goals, United Nations, Human rights, Policy, Research, AI, United Nations General Assembly, Yonsei University, Ban Ki-moon, World Bank, Sustainable development, Yale University, UN, Tourism

Over the past five years, this pivotal conference on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has seen participation from over 10,000 individuals from up to 124 countries worldwide.

Key Points: 
  • Over the past five years, this pivotal conference on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has seen participation from over 10,000 individuals from up to 124 countries worldwide.
  • Ban Ki-moon emphasized the forum's significance, stating, "GEEF will provide the opportunity for an inclusive and sustainable future by rebooting the SDGs.
  • GEEF 2024 will be held both online and offline at Yonsei University's Sinchon Campus and the official YouTube channel of the Institute for Global Engagement and Empowerment.
  • Participants can register in advance through the official website ( http://www.geef-sd.org ) until March 8 or register on-site on the day of the event.

S.BIOMEDICS completes brain transplant of hESC-derived dopaminergic progenitors (TED-A9) for Phase 1/2a study in patients with Parkinson’s disease

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Donnerstag, Februar 29, 2024
Stem Cells, Data Management, Biotechnology, Technology, Health, Neurology, Research, Hospitals, Surgery, Science, Clinical Trials, Severance Hospital, Dyskinesia, KOSDAQ, Safety, Neuron, Yonsei University, DLT, Freezing, Cell, Parkinson's disease, Transplant, Putamen, Patient, Clinical trial, Gait, Brain, Pharmaceutical industry

S.BIOMEDICS Co., Ltd. (KOSDAQ: 304360) announced that it has successfully completed the brain transplant of TED-A9 (hESC-derived dopaminergic progenitors) for Phase 1/2a study for treating Parkinson's disease.

Key Points: 
  • S.BIOMEDICS Co., Ltd. (KOSDAQ: 304360) announced that it has successfully completed the brain transplant of TED-A9 (hESC-derived dopaminergic progenitors) for Phase 1/2a study for treating Parkinson's disease.
  • The primary objective of the Phase 1/2a trial is to assess the safety and exploratory efficacy of TED-A9 transplantation for two years post-transplant.
  • “We have developed a fundamental therapeutic mechanism that directly replaces dopaminergic neurons lost in patients with Parkinson's disease.
  • TED-A9 could represent a fundamental treatment that surpasses current therapies, which only temporarily alleviate the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease,” he added.

Korean Government Delegation and KACES Conclude Successful 3rd UNESCO World Conference on Culture and Art Education

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Montag, Februar 19, 2024
Primary, Secondary, Arts, Museums, Education, Entertainment, Music, Other Education, University, UNESCO, Ministry, Sir, Multimedia, Professor, Value, Access, Group Policy, Yonsei University, Multilateralism, Conference, Digital technology, MSCT, School, MCST, Policy, Monash University, Sport, Elected, UN, Hansung University, Speech, Management

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST, Minister: Yu In-chon) and Korea Arts & Culture Education Service (KACES, President: Park Eun-sil) participated in the 3rd UNESCO World Conference on Culture and Arts Education, held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates from February 13th to 15th.

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  • The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST, Minister: Yu In-chon) and Korea Arts & Culture Education Service (KACES, President: Park Eun-sil) participated in the 3rd UNESCO World Conference on Culture and Arts Education, held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates from February 13th to 15th.
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    The 3rd UNESCO World Conference on Culture and Arts Education is held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (Photo: KOREA ARTS & CULTURE EDUCATION SERVICE)
    Held for the first time since 2010's Seoul event, the 3rd UNESCO World Conference on Culture and Arts Education aimed to reflect evolving social values and adopt the revised Framework for Culture and Arts Education.
  • During the first session, MCST's Culture and Arts Policy Director, Lee Hae-don, gave a presentation titled "A Fair Opportunity for Access to Culture and Arts Education."
  • A MCST official said, “In this conference, which was aimed at discussing the directivity of global culture and arts education, Korea’s leadership in the field of culture and arts education was demonstrated.”
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Seoul Metropolitan Government hosts the largest-ever 'Seoul Pavilion' at CES 2024 with 18 innovation awards recipients

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Freitag, Januar 12, 2024
Seed, Lighting, CTA, Met, Consumer Technology Association, Kyung Hee University, Multimedia, Konkuk University, Electronics, Seoul Metropolitan Government, Innovation, Yonsei University, ESG, Growth, Hanyang University, Sogang University, Chung-Ang University, Entrepreneurship, Toptable, ICT, CES 2020, COVID-19, CES, Organization, Kookmin University, Korea University

Seoul Metropolitan Government first participated in CES in 2020 with 20 companies and has been operating the to support investment promotion and sales of innovative companies based in Seoul.

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  • Seoul Metropolitan Government first participated in CES in 2020 with 20 companies and has been operating the to support investment promotion and sales of innovative companies based in Seoul.
  • The following COVID-19 pandemic halted face-to-face exchanges after CES 2020, but Seoul startups continued to expand their presence and fame.
  • This year, 2024, Seoul Pavilion featured a record-setting 81 exhibiting startups and 18 Innovation Award Winners.
  • Of the 81 companies participating in the Seoul Pavilion, 18 won the CES 2024 Innovation Awards.

SurplusGLOBAL's CEO, Bruce Kim, Has Been Elected as a Members of The National Academy of Engineering of Korea

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Montag, Januar 8, 2024
Yonsei University, Metallurgy, Multimedia, University, Research, Engineering, National academy, Disability studies, Silk, Silk Road, Advanced Materials, Film industry

This distinction has led to his election as a member of The National Academy of Engineering of Korea.

Key Points: 
  • This distinction has led to his election as a member of The National Academy of Engineering of Korea.
  • A graduate of Yonsei University's Department of Metallurgical Engineering, Bruce Kim established SurplusGLOBAL in 2000.
  • In 2012, Bruce Kim established the "Smile Together Foundation" to support families with developmental disabilities, serving as its director.
  • Membership in the National Academy of Engineering of Korea comprises various categories, including members, associate members, emeritus members, and foreign members.