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KIST Offers Program in Science and Medical Convergence for Medical Students (2015.08.06)
- Date : 2015-11-06
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KIST’s Biomedical Research Institute hosted the 5th annual KIST-KMSA Research Camp in conjunction with the Korean Medical Student Association (KMSA) from August 6-8 at KIST’s main campus in Seoul. More than 70 medical students from KMSA participated in the research camp to gain hands-on experience in a field of their choice selected from seven research areas identified by KIST. KIST researchers introduced research initiatives in each field and students went through in-depth studies on the chosen subject. The research areas included: surgical robotics, rehabilitation robotics, bio materials, theragnosis, basic brain science, brain medicine, micro medical devices.
In addition to research activities, diverse lectures and discussion programs were offered at the camp to provide students with insights on biomedical engineering and facilitate cooperation between medical and engineering colleges. A lecture on interdisciplinary research in medicine and engineering was provided by Dr. In San Kim, a researcher at KIST’s Biomedical Research Institute. Before joining the institute, Dr. Kim was an instructor at the Medical College of Kyungpook National University.
Dr. Ik Chan Kwon, head of the Biomedical Research Institute, commented, “These experiences in convergent research fields represents an opportunity for future leaders in the medical sector to strengthen their interest in basic science.” He added, “I hope the program will contribute to building closer ties between the medical and science sectors and encourage sustainable research efforts in the field.”