Announcement

The Korean American Society in Biotech and Pharmaceuticals (KASBP) is cordially inviting you to apply for KASBP Fellowship Awards in the 2024 KASBP Spring Symposium from June 7th to June 8th at The Westin Waltham hotel in Boston metropolitan area. As an honored tradition, we award the fellowship to young scholars demonstrated a proven record of important contributions to the field of biomedical and pharmaceutical research. The winner will receive $1000.

Invited Area:

Medical sciences, Biological & Pharmaceutical sciences, Organic/Medicinal chemistry, and/or areas related to drug discovery and development

1. Qualification:

• Postdoctoral fellow (PhD, MD, PharmD, DVM, and/or MD/PhD) currently working at academic or pharmaceutical institution.

• Staff scientist with either doctoral degree or master degree working at academic or pharmaceutical institution.

• Instructor or non-tenure track junior staff member working at academic institution.

• Graduate students are NOT eligible to apply.

• Previous awardees are NOT eligible to apply.

2. The fellowship awardee MUST register to the KASBP Spring Symposium (The nomination will be retracted upon failure of the registration).

3. The awardee will receive partial travel supports.

4. All applicants are encouraged to present posters. Due to the limited space, poster presenter will be selected and notified.

5. The awardee MUST give a 3-min oral talk and present a poster.

• Due date: April 12th, 2024 (9 pm EST)

• Material to submit: Abstract of your representative work, future direction, and CV in 1 combined PDF file only. Word file will not be accepted.

• Typeface: Times New Roman, font size 11

• Submit to: KASBP Fellowship Committee, E-mail: fellowship@kasbp.org

2024 Spring KASBP Fellowship Advertisement.pdf

The Korean American Society in Biotech and Pharmaceuticals (KASBP) is a non-profit organization founded in May 2001. With the generous support of MOGAM Science Scholarship Foundation, KASBP established MOGAM-KASBP scholarship in 2022 to foster brilliant undergraduate and graduate student(s) studying science-related disciplines at university and/or scientific institution outside of Republic of Korea (ROK). We are cordially inviting you to apply 3rd MOGAM-KASBP scholarship. The award winner will receive $5000 prize together with airfare and 1-night hotel supports.

Invited Area:

Medical sciences, Biological & Pharmaceutical sciences, Organic/Medicinal chemistry, and/or areas related to drug discovery and development

Qualifications and guidelines:

1. The applicant must be an undergraduate or a graduate student.

2. Previous awardees are NOT eligible to apply.

3. The applicant must have ROK citizenship.

4. Permanent US resident (green card holder) retaining ROK citizenship is eligible to apply.

5. The applicant who holds dual citizenship (i.e., both ROK and foreign country) must declare not to exercise foreign citizenship in Korea before submitting the application.

6. The applicant must attend to 2024 KASBP Spring Symposium (Boston, June 7th-8th), the awardee will be cancelled upon failure of your presence at the symposium.

7. The awardee is encouraged to present a poster (Optional. Please indicate in your application letter).

8. The award nominee will be asked to submit 4 documents. 1) a copy of current enrollment verification certificate, 2) a copy of current passport, 3) a copy of passport information certificate, and 4) a copy of your visa or green card to prove ROK nationality before the symposium. The nomination will be cancelled upon failure of submitting the documents.

• Due date: April 12th 2024

• Materials to submit: Cover letter, Abstract for your representative work/achievement, and CV in combined PDF file. Word file will not be accepted.

• Typeface: Times New Roman, font size 11

• Cover letter: Free style in English (describe originality of your proposal, impact of the work or proposal to your field, and how this scholarship will fertilize your carrier development.

• Send to: The MOGAM-KASBP Scholarship Committee Chair, E-mail: fellowship@kasbp.org

2024 3rd MOGAM-KASBP Spring Scholarship Advertisement.pdf

2023 Fall MOGAM-KASBP Scholarship Winners

The MOGAM-KASBP Scholarship program awards undergraduate and graduate students pursuing science-related disciplines at university or scientific institution outside of Republic of Korea (ROK) thanks to the generous support of Mogam Science Scholarship Foundation. To foster students to advance their studies in KASBP's key areas of interest, the program offers $5000 to select scholars. Additionally, recipients are invited to attend the 2023 Fall KASBP Symposium, where they will have the opportunity to explore the current trend of pharmaceutical industry and to establish networks with leaders and experts in Korean-American pharmaceutical society.

Having reviewed a highly competitive pool of candidates from all across the United States of America, we proudly congratulate the 2^nd MOGAM-KASBP Scholars. We thank everyone who took their time to submit scholarship application.

The winners are

• ·        Saejeong Park, PhD candidate, Yale University CT
• ·        Inyoung Jun, PhD candidate, University of Florida FL
• ·        Jinyeop Song, PhD candidate, Massachusetts Institute of Technology MA
• ·        Hyeonglim Stella Seo, PhD candidate, University of California San Diego CA
• ·        Songmi Lee, PhD candidate, University of Texas Health Science Center TX
• ·        So Yeon Ahn, PhD candidate, Columbia University NY
• ·        Jinhyeong Bae, PhD candidate, Indiana University School of Medicine IN
• ·        Jeong Hyo Lee, PhD candidate, University of Wisconsin-Madison WI
• ·        Dasom Kim, PhD candidate, Weill Cornell Medicine NY
• ·        Andrew Ho-Young Chung, Undergraduate, Cornell University NY

Press release: October 18^th 2023

2023 MOGAM-KASBP Fall Scholarship winners final.pdf

2023 Fall KASBP Fellowship Winners

As an honored tradition, the KASBP awards the fellowship to young scholars who demonstrated a proven record of important contributions to the field of biomedical and pharmaceutical research. The program offers $1000. Additionally, recipients are invited to attend the 2023 Fall KASBP Symposium, where they will have unique opportunity to present their research, to explore the current trend of pharmaceutical industry and to establish networks with leaders and experts in Korean-American pharmaceutical society.

Having reviewed a highly competitive pool of candidates from all across the United States of America, we proudly congratulate the 2023 Fall KASBP fellows. We thank everyone who took their time to submit fellowship application.

The winners are

• ·        KASBP-Daewoong award, Yoon-Ho Hwang, PhD, University of Pennsylvania
• ·        KASBP-Daewoong award, Ukhyun Jo, PhD, National Cancer Institute
• ·        KASBP-GC Biopharma award, Sang-Hun Kim, PhD, Yale University
• ·        KASBP-GC BioPharma award, Jong-Duk Park, PhD, Princeton University
• ·        KASBP-Dong-A ST award, Yun Ha Hur, PhD, The Rockefeller University
• ·        KASBP-Dong-A ST award, Heejin Jo, PhD, Johns Hopkins University
• ·        KASBP-KAIST/GCC award, Hong-Gyun Lee, PhD, Harvard University
• ·        KASBP-ITP/Yonsei award, Chiho Kim, PhD, Columbia University

Press release: October 18^th 2023

2023 KASBP Fall Fellowship winners.pdf

We are pleased to share details on Job Fair at the 2023 KASBP Fall Symposium!!

2023 Fall Symposium Job Fair offers members a unique opportunity to explore career prospects with industry-leading companies, engage in meaningful discussions with recruiters, and gain valuable insights. Veterans, career changers, and all jobseekers are welcome to attend!

KASBP Job Fair offer the unique advantage of networking and conducting interviews with multiple potential employers. It will also serve as a valuable avenue to connect with employers and glean insights into available positions. Engage with numerous hiring managers representing esteemed companies.

• Job Fair: 11/3/2023, Friday, 4PM-6PM
• Location: Hanover Marriott, NJ (meeting room to be announced)
• Format: Company introductions followed by visiting booths and networking.
• Preparation: ensure your resume/CV is current and bring an ample supply of copies as well as your business cards to the job fair.
• Participating Companies: GC Biopharma, Dong-A ST USA, JW Pharmaceutical, Samsung Biologics, Matica Biotechnology, IVIM Technology, VORONOI and more 
• Raffle Drawing: Job Fair attendees will be eligible for random raffle drawings offering opportunities to win Starbucks gift cards or jackpot prizes, such as Apple Watch, Nespresso coffee machine, JBL Bluetooth speaker, and more!

• Onsite interview (11/4/2023, Sat, 9AM-12PM):  Please find the job description on the KASBP 2023 Fall Job Fair webpage (https://kasbp.org/page-1863536) and apply. Selected candidates will be contacted by participating companies for the onsite interview at the symposium.

• Questions: Please email jobfair@kasbp.org if you have any questions.

We encourage you to join us and take full advantage of these valuable opportunities for your professional growth. This is your chance to gain insights, make connections, and broaden your horizons within the professional world.

Sincerely,

On behalf of the entire Job Fair and YG Career Development Directors of KASBP

We are pleased to share details on CV Clinic at the 2023 KASBP Fall Symposium!!

The CV Clinic will provide guidance on crafting industry-specific CVs with a sample editing and Q&A. There will be 1:1 coaching which will be scheduled prior to the symposium date for interested individuals (separate sign-up instructions will be provided to those attending CV Clinic Session).

• Date/Time: November 3rd, 2023 Friday (3:30PM - 4PM)
• Location: Hanover Marriott, NJ (meeting room to be announced) 
• Format: Overview of industry-specific CV and Q&A; 1:1 sessions (between 4-6PM)
• Speaker: Chongwoo Yu, Silver Spring, MD (Clinical Pharmacology)
  

We encourage you to join us and take full advantage of these valuable opportunities for your professional growth. 

Sincerely,

On behalf of the entire Job Fair and YG Career Development Directors of KASBP

We are pleased to share details on YG Panel Discussion at the 2023 KASBP Fall Symposium!!

YG Panel Discussion and Networking Session will be an invaluable opportunity to connect with professionals from diverse fields. This session is designed to foster meaningful interactions and provide insights into different career paths.

• Date/Time: November 3rd, 2023 Friday (8:30PM - 10PM)
• Location: Hanover Marriott, NJ (meeting room to be announced)
  
• Format: Panel Discussion and Q&A
  

• Speaker: 
  

To enhance the career development of YG/young professionals, we have organized a variety of programs, including a Job Fair, CV Clinic, and Networking Sessions during 2023 KASBP Fall Symposium. 

1. Job Fair 

Our Job Fair offers members a unique opportunity to explore career prospects with industry-leading companies, engage in meaningful discussions with recruiters, and gain valuable insights.

• Date/Timing: 2023.11.3. (Fri) 4-6 pm. 
• Participating Companies: TBA
• Gifts for Attendees: Job Fair attendees will be eligible for random raffle drawings offering opportunities to win gift cards or jackpot prizes, such as AirPods or prizes equivalent to $100-200

2. CV Clinic/ Networking Sessions 

The CV Clinic will provide guidance on crafting industry-specific CVs and will include a peer-editing and proofreading session for constructive feedback and improvement. Additionally, our Networking sessions will also offer networking opportunities with professionals from various backgrounds.

We encourage you to join us and take full advantage of these valuable opportunities for your professional growth. 

Please stay tuned for more detailed information about each program!

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email us.

Membership Inquiry/Registration: directors@kasbp.org

Website Technical Issues: admin@kasbp.org

Sincerely, 

2023 KASBP Fall Symposium Organizing Committee 

안녕하세요!

KASBP 에서 매년 수여하는 가장 영예로운 상인 KASBP-대웅 Achievement Award의 수상자를 발표하게 되어 영광입니다. 금년도 수상자로 현재 AstraZeneca (Clinical Pharmacology & Safety Science)에서 Systems Medicine Group을 이끌고 계시는 Holly Kimko (고희종) 박사님께서 선정되셨습니다. Kimko 박사님은 Quantitative Systems Pharmacology, Toxicology Modeling 과 Pharmacometrics의 권위자이시며, FAPPS (Fellow of the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists) 이십니다. 오는 KASBP 가을 심포지엄 첫날 (11월 3일) 'Use of Microphysiological Systems with Quantitative Systems Modeling for Drug Development Decisions"라는 제목으로 Keynote 발표를 해주실 예정입니다. Holly Kimko 박사님의 KASBP-대웅 Achievement Award 수상을 모든 회원들과 함께 축하드립니다 !

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We are pleased to announce the recipient of the most prestigious award presented annually by KASBP, the KASBP-Daewoong Achievement Award. This year's recipient is Dr. Holly Kimko, who currently leads the Systems Medicine Group at AstraZeneca. Dr. Kimko is a renowned expert in quantitative systems pharmacology, toxicology modeling, and pharmacometrics. She is a Fellow of the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (FAPPS).

Dr. Kimko will be delivering a keynote presentation titled "Use of Microphysiological Systems with Quantitative Systems Modeling for Drug Development Decisions" on the first day of the upcoming KASBP Fall Symposium on November 3rd. Congratulations to Dr. Holly Kimko on receiving the KASBP-Daewoong Achievement Award, and we celebrate this achievement with all our members!

Sincerely, 

2023 KASBP Fall Symposium Organizing Committee 

You are cordially invited to the 2023 KASBP Fall Symposium. 

The Early Bird registration for Fall Symposium is now OPEN and due Oct 12th, EST. We encourage you to register as soon as possible to take advantage of our early-bird pricing. 

The details of the symposium are below:

• Date: 11/3 (Fri.) ~11/4 (Sat.) 2023
• Mode: In-person 
• Symposium Theme: Increasing the Probability of Success in Drug Discovery and Drug Development 
• Location: Hanover Marriott, 1401 NJ-10 E, Whippany, NJ 07981
• Registration link: 2023 KASBP Fall Symposium Link (Click!) 
• Speaker Information: TBA

For registration Information:

• Early bird Registration: until Oct. 12th 11:59 PM EST
• • Regular: $30
  • Graduate: $20
  • Undergraduate: $10

• Regular Registration: Oct. 13th - Oct. 26th 11:59 PM EST
• • Regular: $50
  • Graduate: $40
  • Undergraduate: $30  

• On-Site Registration
• • Regular: $120
  • Graduate: $60
  • Undergraduate: $50

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email us.

Membership Inquiry/Registration: directors@kasbp.org

Website Technical Issues: admin@kasbp.org

2023 KASBP Fall Symposium Organizing Committee