As artificial intelligence (AI), data, and digital technologies fundamentally transform the landscape of medical practice, Eulji University Medical Center is set to host a major academic forum to explore structural changes in healthcare and society. The center announced that it will hold a medical symposium titled 'Future Healthcare with AI' on October 30 at the Grand Lotte Seoul Sapphire Ballroom, marking its 70th anniversary.
This event aims to go beyond theoretical discussions on AI technology, addressing healthcare data, digital healthcare infrastructure, and practical clinical applications to explore various practical directions for the future of healthcare.
Shifting Medical Paradigms and a Decade of Progress: Keynote Addresses by Seo Jun-beom and Jeong Jae-seung
The symposium will kick off with keynote speeches addressing the implications of AI advancements in the healthcare ecosystem. In the first keynote, Seo Jun-beom, a professor at Asan Medical Center, will discuss 'AI in the Last Decade: The Future of Medical Innovation.' He will reflect on the paradigm shifts brought about by rapidly evolving AI technologies in medical settings and present the potential and vision for future medical innovations driven by AI.
Following this, Jeong Jae-seung, a professor of brain and cognitive sciences at KAIST, will deliver the second keynote on 'Advancements in AI Technology and the Future of Humanity, Society, and Medicine.' He will delve into the new healthcare ecosystem required in the AI era and the human-centered paradigm shifts in medicine, combining insights from cognitive science and brain engineering.
From National Data Policies to Early Detection of Severe Patients and AI Pathology Diagnosis: Focus on Clinical Implementation
The afternoon sessions will spotlight healthcare data policies and specific clinical outcomes in hospital settings. Session 1, chaired by Park Hyun-young from Nowon Eulji Medical Center and Seo Jun-beom, will focus on 'Healthcare Driven by Data: From Policy to Hospital-Based Medical Strategies.' Park Jeong-hwan, head of the Medical AI Data Policy Division at the Ministry of Health and Welfare, will present on 'AI-Based Medical Strategies and Future Challenges,' while Lee Dae-yeon from the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency will discuss the current and future of the healthcare research data collection and sharing platform (CODA). Kim Hyun-chang from Yonsei University will share insights on 'The Vision of Digital Health Research and Data-Driven AI Medical Strategies.'
Session 2, chaired by Park Chang-min from Seoul National University Hospital and Park Jeong-hwan, will address 'The Current State of Medical AI: Clinical Applications and Outcomes in Hospitals.' Sun Hyun-woo from Uijeongbu Eulji Medical Center will present on 'AI-Based Rapid Response Systems and Early Detection of Severe Patients,' while Park Seong-ho from Asan Medical Center will discuss 'The Role of AI in Radiology.' Jeong Yo-seop from Uijeongbu Eulji Medical Center will introduce 'Next-Generation AI Pathology Diagnosis Created by Integrated Digital Pathology Across Multiple Institutions,' sharing the clinical effectiveness of AI technologies accumulated in actual medical practice.
From Surgical Robots and Humanoids to Smart Care: Exploring Integration and Evolution of Medical Systems
The symposium will also present a blueprint for advanced robotics combined with Physical AI and next-generation hospital systems. Session 3, chaired by Na Gun-ho from Naver Healthcare Research Institute and Cha Won-cheol from Samsung Medical Center, will focus on 'Integration and Evolution of AI and Robot-Based Medical Systems.' Na Gun-ho will discuss 'The Present and Future of Robotic Surgery: The Era of Physical AI,' while Kim Ji-woong from Stanford University will address 'Generalist Robots for Healthcare: From Surgical Robots to Humanoids,' exploring the evolution of medical robots from surgical applications to humanoid forms. Cha Won-cheol will present on 'The Journey from Digital Transformation (DX) to AI Transformation (AX): Samsung Medical Center's Path,' and Kang Min-soo from Eulji University will discuss 'Utilizing AI in Patient Care Systems' to propose intelligent nursing and caregiving solutions.
During the lunch session, Lee Jun-hyuk from Nowon Eulji Medical Center will chair a presentation by Joo Seong-hoon, Chief Technology Officer of VUNO, on 'Applications of VUNO's Medical AI: From Hospital to Home,' explaining the trajectory of AI technology extending from hospitals to homes.
Park Jun-young, chairman of the Eulji Foundation, will deliver a speech outlining a vision for the next century, consolidating the medical and educational capabilities accumulated over the past 70 years. He plans to emphasize the commitment to enhancing clinical and research capabilities through the adoption of AI, data, and digital technologies while maintaining the founding principles of 'human love and life respect' at the core of personalized precision medicine.
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