오가노이드학회 학술대회

Dear Members of the Organoid Society and Honored Guests from Korea and Abroad,

Greetings.

Despite the harsh heat and unexpected downpours, I would like to express my deepest respect and gratitude to all of you who have continued to devote yourselves to your research and daily lives. As the season matures into autumn and the skies turn clear, it is with great joy and honor that we welcome you to the "2025 Annual International Conference Commemorating the 2nd Anniversary of World Organoid Day."

In May 2018, we established the world’s first professional society dedicated to organoids, opening a new horizon in this field. In 2021, we launched the international academic journal Organoid, which has since become a central platform for disseminating global research achievements. In 2024, we declared "World Organoid Day," proclaiming the importance and vision of this field to the international community.

Looking ahead, by 2027, we aim to attend the UN General Assembly to formally propose the establishment of the International Organoid Institute and bring it to Korea, thereby positioning our nation as a global hub for organoid research.

Human history is a story of challenge and response, and organoid research has advanced within this very context. This research not only enables profound understanding of human development and disease mechanisms but also serves as a vital tool in precision medicine—playing a transformative role in new drug development, drug response testing, and toxicity evaluation across the bioindustry.

This international symposium is built upon the foundation of such progress. On the first day, sessions will cover presentations by next-generation young scientists, translational research, and innovative technologies. On the second day, we will explore standardization studies for non-clinical trial platforms, precision anti-cancer drug screening, and hold the Organoid Society’s academic awards ceremony along with keynote speeches. Esteemed scholars from Korea and around the world will gather to share the latest research trends and foster meaningful academic exchanges.

In addition, the performance report of the Organoid journal and the second Organoid Society Academic Awards ceremony will honor outstanding researchers, offering encouragement and support for future work. The establishment of World Organoid Day is more than symbolic—it marks a milestone that highlights the global significance of this field. I sincerely hope that within the next five to ten years, our society will see a Nobel Prize laureate emerge.

Your passion and dedication will light the way to the future. I wish each and every one of you good health, happiness, and academic success, and may the blessings and glory of God be with you always.

Thank you.