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

Seminar co-hosted by KAPAL, KASBP DC, KSEA DC, and NIH-KWiSE (June 20th, 5:30 PM @ USP, Rockville)

안녕하세요,

네개의 로컬 단체가 연합하여 stem cell therapy 주제의 세미나를 06/20 ()에 개최하게 되어서 여러분을 초대합니다. Co-hosted by KAPAL, KASBP DC, KSEA DC and NIH-KWiSE.

Speaker: Min-Joon Han, Ph.D., Ngene Biotech Inc.

                COO/Head of Preclinical Research

Talk Title: Mass Production and Quality Control of iPSCs using 3D Culture Method for Stem Cell Therapy

When: Thursday, June 20th, 2024, 5:30 pm EST
Where: United States Pharmacopeia (USP)
             12601 Twinbrook Pkwy
              Rockville, MD 20852

첨부된 포스터도 참조해주시면 감사하겠습니다.

저녁식사와 음료 준비를 위해 아래 링크에서 06/18/2024 (화)까지 등록 부탁드립니다.

Please RSVP by 06/18/2024  https://forms.gle/Dg5mfEUcutiVLD5N7
(등록하신분들에게 별도로 주차정보가 06/19 까지 전송될 예정입니다).

많은 분들이 참여하셔서 좋은 배움과 교류가 있는 모임이 될 수 있으면 좋겠습니다.

감사합니다.

KAPAL, KASBP DC, KSEA DC and NIH-KWiSE.

Thur, June 20, 2024  
5:30 – 6:00 pmCheck-in & Networking 
6:00 – 6:02 pmWelcome RemarksNam Cheol Kim, USP
6:02 – 6:05 pmCongratulatory RemarksSang-Hee Kim, Embassy of the Republic of Korea
6:05 – 7:00 pmDinner & Networking 
7:00 – 7:10 pmGroup Photo 
7:10 – 8:00 pmSeminar Title: Mass Production and Quality Control of iPSCs using 3D Culture Method for Stem Cell TherapyMin-Joon Han, Ngene Biotech Inc.
8:00 – 9:00 pmClosing Remarks/Post-event Networking 

KAPAL Seminar (May 10th, 2024, 5-9 PM EST) Biotech Investment in South Korea and the US

Dear KAPAL members,

KAPAL is hosting the 1st in-person meeting (in 2024) with a topic of ‘Biotech Investment in South Korea and the US’ on May 10th, Friday.  Please understand that this event will be moderated in Korean.

Dinner (Kimbap) and light refreshments will be provided. Please join us to enjoy the networking opportunity and to learn the most recent trends in biotech investment in South Korea and the US.

SEATS ARE LIMITED!  Please RSVP by 4/30/2024.

https://forms.gle/acf4Q6n7HcBFuJg7A

Title: Biotech Investment in South Korea and the US

Date: May 10, 2024, Friday

Time: 5PM-9PM EST

Location: USP Conference Center in Rockville (12601 Twinbrook Pkwy, Rockville, MD 20852)

Speakers:

  1. Han-Cheol Jeong, Executive Managing Director, The Wells Investment
  2. Sihoon Ryu, President, Korea Innovation Center (KIC)

RSVP: limited to 150 participants

Contact: Jihoon Park (contact@kapal.org), Please contact me if you have any questions.

Fri, May 10, 2024
5:00-5:30 PMCheck-in & Networking
5:30-5:40 PMWelcome remarks
5:40-6:30 PMDinner & Networking
6:30-7:30 PMSeminar:
Investment trends in Biotech in Korea, Han-Cheol Jeong
Snapshot of US Market and Investment, Sihoon Ryu
7:30-7:40 PMGroup photo
7:40-8:10 PMPanel discussion: 
Moderator: Jihoon Park, Panels: Han-Cheol Jeong, Sihoon Ryu
8:10-9:00 PMClosing remark/Networking

Speakers’ Bio:

Han-Cheol Jeong, PhD (정한철 전무, 박사)

Executive Managing Director, The Wells Investment (전무, 더웰스 인베스트먼트) (2017-Present)
Director, Daesung Private Equity (이사, 대성창업투자) (2014-2017)
Team leader, Korea Institute of Industrial Technology (KITECH) (팀장, 한국생산기술연구원) (2011-2014)
Team leader, Business Development, Aekyung CHemical Co., Ltd (신규사업개발팀장, 애경화학) (1997-2010)

Sihoon Ryu (류시훈 센터장)

President, Korea Innovation Center (센터장, 한국혁신센터) (2023-Present)
Venture Partner, ACVC Partners (2022-2023)
Managing Director, Hyundai MOBIS Ventures (2018-2021)
Partner, Daedeok Venture Partners(2016-2018)
Managing Director, Willow Venture Partners (2015-2016)
Principal, SK Telecom Ventures, SK Telecom Americas (2005-2015)
Senior Researcher, SK Telecom (2000-2005) 

KAPAL admin.

www.kapal.org

[Pinetree Therapeutics] Directors and Scientist in Immunology & Immuno-oncology (Cambridge, MA)

About the Company
Pinetree Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotech startup developing bispecific antibodies for cancer therapy. Our mission is to deliver on the promise of therapeutic antibodies to treat drug resistant cancers and immune disorders and create the next generation of transformative medicines for patients. We are a group of highly motivated, dedicated professionals working collaboratively in a multi-facetted team with the ultimate goal to improve patient care. Pinetree Therapeutics is located near Fresh Pond in West Cambridge. Website: https://www.pinetreetx.com/


Open Positions (3 positions)

  1. Director in Antibody Discovery and Molecular Biology
  2. Director in Antibody CMC development
  3. Scientist in Immunology & Immuno-oncology
    Please see the details of each position on the following pages.
    Please contact HR team (admin@pinetreetherapeutics.com) if you are interested in these positions.