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Seoul National University Hospital to lead Korean ARPA-H healthcare AI and gene therapy projects
Seoul National University Hospital has been selected to participate in four projects under the Korean ARPA-H Project, a national initiative aimed at solving complex healthcare challenges through high-risk, high-innovation research. The hospital will serve as the lead institution for two major projects and as a joint research partner for two others.
One primary project, known as CHAIN, focuses on establishing an Agentic AI ecosystem to support essential and public healthcare. Led by Professor Lee Hyung-chul, this 14.65 billion KRW initiative aims to develop the 'KoreaHealth.ai' platform. The project utilizes a 'Sovereign Medical AI' approach to ensure patient data remains secure within hospitals. The goal is to release 1,000 verified medical AI agents for free by 2030.
A second lead project, headed by Professor Kim Jung-hoon, targets the development of a precision gene therapy platform for hereditary retinal diseases common in Koreans. This research, supported by up to 8 billion KRW, will utilize long-read whole-genome sequencing to create precise treatment maps and validate gene-editing technologies.
Additionally, the hospital will collaborate on projects involving gene-editing therapies for rare genetic diseases and the establishment of regional cancer management networks to improve healthcare accessibility and risk stratification.
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Korea Health Industry Development Institute · Korean ARPA-H Project · Lee Hyung-chul · Ministry of Health and Welfare · Seoul National University Hospital
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- [● 4 SOURCES] A project to develop a precision gene therapy platform for Korean hereditary retinal diseases will receive up to 8 billion KRW through 2030. www.bosa.co.kr · www.healthmedia.co.kr · www.hin.company · www.bokuennews.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The research team aims to develop the 'KoreaHealth.ai' platform and release 1,000 verified medical AI agents for free by 2030. www.bosa.co.kr · www.healthmedia.co.kr · www.hin.company · www.bokuennews.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Seoul National University Hospital will participate as a joint research institution in projects involving rare genetic disease treatments and regional cancer management networks. www.bosa.co.kr · www.healthmedia.co.kr · www.hin.company · www.bokuennews.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The CHAIN project, focused on building an Agentic AI ecosystem for essential healthcare, will run for 4.5 years with a budget of 14.65 billion KRW. www.bosa.co.kr · www.healthmedia.co.kr · www.hin.company · www.bokuennews.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Seoul National University Hospital was selected for four projects under the Korean ARPA-H Project, serving as the lead institution for two and a joint research institution for two. www.bosa.co.kr · www.healthmedia.co.kr · www.hin.company · www.bokuennews.com