PROGRAMME

The Efficacy of a Digital Therapeutic Program (D-kit/EF1®) in Children with Neurodevelopmental Delay Focused on Cognitive Dysfunction – Preliminary Data PROF. EUN, Baik-lin Department Of Pediatrics, Korea University College Of Medicine Professor Eun is currently an Emeritus Professor of Pediatrics, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea and Pediatric Neurologist of the Neurodevelopmental Clinic of Woori Children’s Hospital. He is a member of professional societies such as the Korean Epilepsy Society, the Korean Child Neurology Society and the Korean Pediatrics Society as well as a member of the National Academy of Medicine of Korea, Asian and Oceanian Child Neurology Association, and American Epilepsy Society. He has also served as a member and Director of the Korean Academy of Medical Sciences, Korean Hospital Association, Korean Council of Teaching Hospitals, and the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, and has made outstanding achievements not only in his own academic field but also in the field of public medical health. He has not only devoted himself as a medical doctor but also as a researcher in the field of pediatric neurology. Since the introduction of the infant and toddler health checkup system in Korea in 2007, he has contributed to establishing the foundation for the infant and toddler health checkup project; serving as a member of the infant and toddler health checkup standard and quality management team of the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency. In April 2014, as the principal researcher, he developed the ‘Korea Developmental Screening Test (K-DST)’ tool for the first time in Korea, and contributed to the early detection of developmental delay by improving and developing the system so that the general public can receive infant and toddler health checkups more easily and conveniently. While serving as the Chairman of the Korean Pediatric Society from 2018 to 2021 and the President of the Korean Society for Pediatric Neurodevelopment and Behavior (2022-present), he has made significant contributions to the development of pediatric and adolescent science in Korea and received awards such as the ‘Outstanding Asian Pediatrician Award (OAPA) 2022’ from the Asia Pacific Pediatric Association (APPA) and Order of the Jade Order of Merit from Korean government.

Carbon Ion Radiotherapy: Advancing Precision in Cancer Treatment Through Physics and Biology PROF. LEE, Ik Jae Yonsei University College of Medicine, Severance Hospital Professor Ik Jae Lee is a highly respected radiation oncologist at Yonsei University College of Medicine, known for his contributions to advancing cancer treatment through innovative approaches. He formerly served as the director of the Heavy Ion Therapy Center, where he played a pivotal role in establishing cutting-edge treatment modalities using Carbon ion radiation, which are particularly effective against challenging and resistant tumors. Currently, he holds the esteemed position of Executive Vice President for Administration and Development at Severance Hospital, where he oversees institutional growth and strategic advancements in patient care and medical research. Professor Lee earned both his MD and PhD from Yonsei University College of Medicine, reflecting his deep academic foundation in medicine and oncology. To further enhance his expertise and broaden his global perspective, he spent two years as a visiting professor at Stanford University. During his time at Stanford, he collaborated with world-renowned experts, contributing to groundbreaking research in radiation therapy and oncological sciences. With his extensive experience in both clinical practice and administrative leadership, Professor Lee continues to inspire the next generation of medical professionals and researchers. His work exemplifies a commitment to integrating advanced technologies, such as heavy ion therapy, into clinical settings to improve patient outcomes and expand the horizons of cancer treatment.

Unlocking the Power of SWIR: Germanium-Based Sensors and AI for Breakthrough Medical and Industrial Applications DR. LEE, Jaehyung Stratio Inc Dr. Jae Hyung Lee is an entrepreneur and engineer specialising in electrical engineering and photonics. As the CEO and co-founder of Stratio, Inc. and Stratio Korea, he has led the development of cutting-edge imaging and sensing technologies, transforming industries through infrared imaging and artificial intelligence. Dr. Lee earned his B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Seoul National University and his M.S. and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University, where he focused on semiconductor and photonic technologies. He briefly worked as a management consultant at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), gaining experience in business strategy and market analysis before founding Stratio, Inc. and Stratio Korea in 2013. Under his leadership, Stratio has become a pioneer in shortwave infrared (SWIR) imaging and hyperspectral sensing, with potential applications in biomedical diagnostics, industrial inspection, autonomous vehicles, and AI-driven material analysis. His innovations have driven the commercialisation of compact, high-performance infrared cameras and spectrometers, making these technologies more accessible and cost-effective. Dr. Lee’s work has enabled real-world applications of SWIR imaging in industries such as healthcare, security, and autonomous systems, positioning Stratio at the forefront of next-generation imaging solutions. Stratio now operates offices in both Silicon Valley, USA, and South Korea. The company has received multiple accolades, including the SPIE Startup Challenge Alchemist Award (2013), Luminate Accelerator (2022), and recognition from Silicon Catalyst. It has also been awarded several competitive government grants, including NSF SBIR Phase I & II, Air Force SBIR Phase I, Army xTechSearch Phase I, and NIST SBIR Phase I. Stratio is an official service partner in the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) ME Commons Northwest AI Hub, collaborating with leading institutions such as Stanford University and IBM to advance AI-driven sensing technologies.

Lymphangiosis Carcinomatosa is an Independent Prognostic Factor for Long-Term Survival in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Patients DR. HELDWEIN, Matthias Department Of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University Hospital Of Cologne, Germany

Towards Novel Surgical Possibilities with Bio-Inspired Robotics DR. GERIG, Nicolas Biromed-lab, Dbe, University Of Basel Dr. Nicolas Gerig is deputy head of the BIROMED-Lab, Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland. His current research focuses on developing novel robotic surgery platforms and surgical simulators. He is a technical coordinator of Project MIRACLEII focusing minimally-invasive robot-assisted laserosteotomy and a member of the Cybathlon advisory board. He received the B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees in mechanical engineering and the Ph.D. degree in robotics from ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland, in 2010, 2013, and 2018, respectively. For his master’s thesis on fall prevention of a robotic leg orthosis, he joined the Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition, Pensacola, FL, USA.. For his Ph.D., he developed a virtual trainer for robot-assisted movement training.

Pioneering transformative immunomodulating therapies to improve outcomes for patients DR. AUNGIER, Susan Immunocore

Microneedle array-based electrodermal activity (EDA) sensors DR. SUNG, Baeckkyoung Kist Europe Dr. Sung received BSc, MSc, and PhD degrees in Physics from Seoul National University, and then obtained PhD degree in Pharmacy from Université Paris-Sud 11 (now Paris-Saclay). After working at Kent State University (USA), University of Bordeaux (France), and University of Birmingham (UK), he joined KIST Europe (Germany) as a permanent researcher. Dr. Sung is an associate professor at University of Science & Technology (UST) in South Korea. He is a member of editorial boards of ˈPLOS ONEˈ and ˈData in Briefˈ. His research covers various topics in mathematical & computational modelling, as well as lab-on-a-chip & sensor systems. *Webpage - https://sites.google.com/site/bioengmathbiol/