KAPAL Bio Forum on May 22nd, 2025 (Thr) 6PM EDT @ Embassy of the Republic of Korea

Dear KAPAL members,

We invite you to the KAPAL Bio Forum on May 22, 2025. 

KAPAL is pleased to host two distinguished experts—one from a leading global law firm and the other representing the State of Maryland—for an in-depth discussion on the challenges and opportunities arising from the current global uncertainty. We will explore the U.S. administration’s policy agenda with a focus on the life sciences sector and include insights from the recent State of Maryland delegation’s mission to the Republic of Korea.

Please enjoy the networking opportunity and dinner with us! 

The event details are as follows:

Topic: Challenges and Opportunities in Korea-U.S. Bio Industry Cooperation 

Date: May 22, 2025, Thursday EST 

Time: 6:00 PM-9:30 PM EST 

Location: Embassy of the Republic of Korea (2450 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008) *All attendees are required to bring their ID.

Please consider a CARPOOL, PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION or PUBLIC PARKING LOTS.  KAPAL will reimburse Parking Fees with a receipt after the event.

Speakers:

  1. Scott Maberry, Partner, Sheppard Mullin 
  2. Bradley Gillenwater, Business & Innovation Development Manager, Department of Commerce, Maryland

Welcome Remarks:

  • Hyundong Cho, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to the United States

Closing Remarks:

  • Soonmahn Park, Managing Director, KHIDI

RSVP: limited to 50 participants

https://forms.gle/nhJX1ED7GLf7DFMVA

*Due to dinner arrangements and limited seating capacity, it is important to accurately determine the number of in-person attendees. 

**Parking lots are very limited. Please consider using public transportation, carpooling or public parking lots. KAPAL will reimburse parking fees with a receipt after the event.

Contact: Jihoon Park (contact@kapal.org),


SCHEDULE:

May 22, 2025 Thursday
5:30-6:00 PMCheck-in
6:00-6:10 PMOpening Remarks Jihoon Park, President of KAPAL
6:10-6:20 PMWelcome Remarks Hyundong Cho, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to the United States
6:20-7:00 PMDinner and Networking
7:00-7:30 PMThe Trump Administration’s International Trade Agenda: Effect on Prospects for Korea-U.S. Collaboration in Life Sciences
7:30-8:00 PMKorea-Maryland Collaboration: Recent Investment and Trade Initiatives, Bradley Gillenwater
8:00-8:30 PMQ&A and Panel Discussion
8:30-8:40 PMClosing Remarks Soonmahn Park, Managing Director, KHIDI
8:40-9:30 PMClosing remark/Networking

KAPAL admin.

www.kapal.org

[KAPAL-CA] Networking event in San Diego – (Feb 24, 2025) @ RaDD, San Diego, CA

Dear KAPAL members,

🚀 Join Us for a Special Biotech Networking Event! 🌎🔬

KAPAL and KAPAL California are excited to invite you to a special networking event this February as Korea life science delegation including Korea University Medicine, Edgene Inc, BioSpero, Olive Healthcare Inc., EXoPERT, and GHPharm visit San Diego! 🇰🇷🇺🇸

📍 Location: RaDD, 925 Waterfront Pl, San Diego, CA 92101
📅 Date & Time: February 24, 2025 | 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM PST
🎯 Purpose: Bringing together Korean and San Diego biotech professionals for meaningful connections and collaboration
♟️ Sponsor: KHIDI USA, IQHQ, FLANN Inc.

The registration link: https://lnkd.in/gV2HB_ua

This is a fantastic opportunity to network, exchange insights, and explore collaboration opportunities within the global biotech industry. Whether you’re looking to reconnect or expand your network, this event is the perfect place to do it!

We look forward to meeting you on Feb 24th.

Sincerely,

KAPAL admin.

www.kapal.org

[KAPAL] 2024 Joint End of Year Celebration Night (December 19th)!!

Dear KAPAL members,

We are inviting you for the 2024 Joint End of Year Celebration Event co-hosted by four local organizations, KAPAL, KASBP DC Chapter, KSEA Washington DC Metro Chapter and KWiSE NIH Chapter (NIH-KWiSE).

When: Thursday, December 19, 2024, 5:30 pm EST

Where: Rollins Congressional Club (1621 Martha Terrace, Rockville, MD 20852)

Please find the attached event poster with a program for details.

Since there are limited number of seats available, please RSVP by Wednesday, 12/18/2024 at:

https://forms.gle/uyWX4kYpgt2M7Xo68

We look forward to seeing you all there.

회원 여러분께,

네 개의 지역단체가 함께 주최하는 2024년 연말 송년 모임에 여러분을 초대합니다.

일시: 2024년 12월 19일 목요일. 오후 5시 30분

장소: Rollins Congressional Club (1621 Martha Terrace, Rockville, MD 20852)

행사에 대한 자세한 내용은 첨부한 포스터와 프로그램을 참조하세요.

저녁식사와 음료 준비를 위해 12월 18일까지 아래 링크에서 등록 부탁드립니다.

https://forms.gle/uyWX4kYpgt2M7Xo68

네 단체가 하나의 등록사이트를 사용하므로, 여러 단체의 멤버십을 가지고 계시는 분도 한번만 등록하시면 됩니다.

많은 분들이 참여하셔서 그간의 근황도 나누시고, 다가올 2025년을 함께 준비하시기를 바랍니다.

Sincerely,

KAPAL admin.

www.kapal.org

The 8th KAPAL Annual Conference (11/1 – 2, 2024) @ Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center, MD

The 8th KAPAL Annual Conference, “Drug Development A to Z” with KIC-DC, KSEA-DC, and KLAM

안녕하세요.

다가오는 11월 1일(금요일)과 2일(토요일) 양일에 걸쳐 개최되는 한미생명과학인협회(KAPAL) 연례 컨퍼런스에 여러분을 초대합니다.

올해의 주제는 “Drug Development A to Z”로 신약 또는 의료기기를 개발하는 과정 전반에서 고려해야 할 부분들에 대해 전문가들의 의견을 듣고 논의하는 자리를 준비하였습니다. 또한, 미국 내 바이오산업 투자동향과 미국 내 제 3의 바이오허브인 메릴랜드와 버지니아 지역에서 제공하는 다양한 혜택에 대해 알아보는 시간을 가질 것입니다.

올해의 연례행사의 가장 큰 목표는 다양한 분야 및 단체와의 협력입니다. 한국혁신센터(KIC), 재미한인과학기술자협회 DC지부(KSEA-DC) 그리고 메릴랜드 한인 생명 과학자 모임(KLAM)과 함께 세부 프로그램을 기획하고 있어 더욱 다채로운 행사가 될 것입니다.

제 8회 KAPAL 연례컨퍼런스에서 다룰 주제는 다음과 같습니다.

  • An overview of drug development
  • Design of clinical trials and its operations
  • An overall investment market in life sciences
  • Legal issues for the foreign companies in the US
  • Startup pitch contest- organized by Korea Innovation Center (KIC-DC)
  • Startup incubation at Johns Hopkins- organized by Korean Life Scientist Association of Maryland (KLAM)
  • Drone competition- organized by Korean-American Scientists and Engineers Association (KSEA-DC)

KAPAL 연례학회는 한미 양국의 기관 및 기업의 지원을 받아 매년 개최되고 있습니다. 특히, 주미대사관, 한국보건산업진흥원(KHIDI), 메릴랜드주의 지속적인 후원과 그라디언트 바이오컨버전스, SK바이오팜, 유한양행 USA, 휴온스 USA, 소마젠, 한국제약바이오협회, JW중외제약, 한올바이오, Reed Smith와 같은 기업 및 기관에서 후원을 결정해주셨습니다.

행사에 대한 상세 내용은 홈페이지(www.kapal.org)를 통해 지속적으로 업데이트할 예정입니다. 질문이나 건의사항이 있으신 경우, contact@kapal.org로 문의바랍니다.

행사 등록 링크: https://KAC2024.eventbrite.com

*KAPAL 회원이 되시면 컨퍼런스 등록시 등록비 할인을 받으실 수 있습니다. (할인코드: KAPAL)

(회원등록: KAPAL Registration)

**컨퍼런스 현장에서 재미한인과학기술자협회(KSEA, www.ksea.org) 회원가입을 무료로 지원할 예정입니다.

***참석하신 분들 중 추첨하여 소정의 기념품을 증정할 예정입니다.

Hotel information:

  • Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center (예약링크: Reservation-Link (marriott.com))
  • Residence Inn Gaithersburg Washingtonian Center (9721 Washingtonian Blvd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878)
  • SpringHill Suites Gaithersburg (9715 Washingtonian Blvd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878)

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Dear KAPAL members,

Greetings!

We would like to invite you to the 8th annual Korea-American Professional Association in Life Sciences (KAPAL) Conference, which will be held over two days, Friday, November 1st, and Saturday, November 2nd, 2024.

The theme for this year’s conference is “Drug Development A to Z,” where we will explore the various aspects that need to be considered throughout the process of developing new drugs or medical devices. Experts will be sharing their insights, and we will also discuss current investment trends in the U.S. biotech industry, along with the various benefits offered by Maryland and Virginia, the third-largest biotech hubs in the U.S.

The primary goal of this year’s event is fostering collaboration across various fields and organizations. We are co-organizing the program with the Korea Innovation Center (KIC), the DC Chapter of the Korean-American Scientists and Engineers Association (KSEA-DC), and the Korean Life Scientist Association of Maryland (KLAM), ensuring a more diverse and exciting event.

The key topics for the 8th Annual KAPAL Conference are as follows:

An overview of drug development

Design and operations of clinical trials

Investment market trends in life sciences

Legal issues for foreign companies in the U.S.

Startup pitch contest – organized by Korea Innovation Center (KIC-DC)

Startup incubation at Johns Hopkins – organized by Korean Life Scientist Association of Maryland (KLAM)

Drone competition – organized by Korean-American Scientists and Engineers Association (KSEA-DC)

The 8th KAPAL Annual Conference is made possible with the support of institutions and companies from both Korea and the U.S. Notably, the Korean Embassy in the U.S., the Korea Health Industry Development Institute (KHIDI), and the State of Maryland have been ongoing sponsors. This year, we also have sponsorship from companies and organizations such as Gradiant Bioconvergence, SK Biopharmaceuticals, Yuhan USA, Huons USA, Psomagen, Korea Pharmaceutical and Bio-Pharma Manufacturers Association, JW Pharmaceutical, HanAll Biopharma, and Reed Smith LLP.

We will continue to provide updates regarding the event on our website (www.kapal.org). For any questions or suggestions, feel free to contact us at contact@kapal.org.

Event registration: https://KAC2024.eventbrite.com

*KAPAL members will receive a discount on conference registration (discount code: KAPAL).

KAPAL Registration link: KAPAL Registration

**We will be offering free membership registration for the Korean-American Scientists and Engineers Association (KSEA,www.ksea.org) at the conference.

***There will be a raffle for attendees with a chance to win special souvenirs.

Hotel Information:

  • Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center (Reservation-Link (marriott.com))
  • Residence Inn Gaithersburg Washingtonian Center (9721 Washingtonian Blvd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878)
  • SpringHill Suites Gaithersburg (9715 Washingtonian Blvd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878)

We look forward to your participation!

www.KAPAL.org

KAPAL Bio Forum on July 25th, 2024 (Thr) 6PM EDT @ Embassy of the Republic of Korea

Dear KAPAL members,

We invite you to the KAPAL Bio Forum on July 25th, 2024. 

KAPAL has invited regional government officials to learn about the various benefits this area offers for foreign companies entering the US market. We look forward to having you join us in-person or online to share information and to meet your colleagues in the life sciences. 

Please enjoy the networking opportunity and dinner with us! 

The event details are as follows:

Topic: The Washington DC-Maryland-Virginia (DMV) Area as a Gateway to the US Life Sciences Market 

Date: July 25, 2024, Thursday EST (July 26, 2024, Friday KST)

Time: 6:00 PM-9:30 PM EST (7:00 AM-10:30 AM KST); Live stream will start at 7:00PM Eastern Time.

Location: Embassy of the Republic of Korea (2450 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008) *In-person attendees are required to bring their ID.

Live stream: Zoom link and passcode will be only sent to the registered attendees on 7/22/2024. Live stream will start at 7:00PM Eastern Time.

i. Speakers:

  1. Kathrine VanLiew, Director of Business Attraction, Washington DC Economic Partnership
  2. Marco Rubin, Senior Investment Director, Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation
  3. Hui-Min Tzeng, Senior Regional Manager, East Asia, Office of International Investment & Trade, Department of Commerce, Maryland

ii. Welcome Remarks:

  1. Hyundong Cho, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to the United States

iii. Closing Remarks:

  1. Soonmahn Park, Managing Director, KHIDI

RSVP: limited to 50 participants

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdGNZuyn2kcL0_Gsu89RxWaS8BrnDK99AyqbKq_6lzjvVtQQA/viewform?usp=sf_link

*Due to dinner arrangements and limited seating capacity, it is important to accurately determine the number of in-person attendees. Please select the ‘in-person’ option only if you plan to attend the event in person. 

**Parking lots are very limited. Please consider using public transportation or carpooling.


Contact: Jihoon Park (contact@kapal.org),

Program:

Jul 25, 2024 Thursday
6:15-7:00 PMCheck-in, Networking and Dinner
7:00-7:10 PMOpening RemarksJihoon Park, President of KAPAL
7:10-7:15 PMWelcome RemarksHyundong Cho, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to the United States
7:15-7:40 PMKathrine VanLiew, Director of Business Attraction, Washington DC Economic Partnership
7:40-8:05 PMMarco Rubin, Senior Investment Director, Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation
8:05-8:30 PMHui-Min Tzeng, Senior Regional Manager, East Asia, Office of International Investment & Trade, Department of Commerce, Maryland
8:30-8:45 PMQ&A and Panel Discussion
8:45-8:50 PMClosing RemarksSoonmahn Park, Managing Director, KHIDI
8:50-9:30 PMNetworking

Best wishes,

KAPAL admin.

www.kapal.org