2026 KALAS International Symposium

Session

  • July 14 (Tue)
  • July 15 (Wed)
  • July 16 (Thu)
July 14 (Tue) 1st day
Symposium 1 [KIT]
Unraveling Disease Pathogenesis through In Vivo and Organoid Models
14:00–15:40
Halla Hall A
Organizer Haengdueng Jeong Hanyang University
Establishing Gastric Cancer Cell Lines Transplantable into C57BL/6 Mice and Utilizing their Sphere Formation Nomura Sachiyo
University of Hoshi
Epithelial WNT Secretion Drives Niche Escape of Developing Gastric Cancer Ji-Hyun Lee
IBS
Hybrid Identity of Incomplete Intestinal Metaplasia in the Stomach Bogun Jang
Jeju National University
Brain Organoids and Microglia for Bridging Disease Models to Mechanisms Jong-Chan Park
Sungkyunkwan University
Chair Haengdueng Jeong
Hanyang University
Ji-Hyun Lee
IBS
July 14 (Tue) 1st day
Symposium 2
Development and Application of Humanized Mice for Biomedical Research
14:00–15:40
Halla Hall B
Organizer Dae-Yeul Yu GH-bio
Humanized Mouse Platforms for Cancer Immunotherapy: From Human Immune System Reconstitution to Preclinical Evaluation of Therapeutics Ki-Young Lee
Sungkyunkwan University
Fine-Tuning Signal Strength in CD5 CAR-NK Cells for Targeted T cell Cancer Therapy Tae-Don Kim
Yonsei University
Reprogramming, Not Suppressing: Immune Rebalancing as a Therapeutic Strategy in Humanized Models of GVHD and IBD Kyung-Rok Yu
Seoul National University
A Scalable Two-Step Genome Editing Strategy for Generating Full-Length Gene-Humanized Mice at Diverse Genomic Loci Manabu Ozawa
University of Tokyo
Chair Dae-Yeul Yu
GH-bio
July 14 (Tue) 1st day
Symposium 3 (KLAT Education I)
From Animals to Answers: Practical Experimental Research
14:00–15:40
Samda Hall
Organizer Young-Shin Joo The Catholic University of Korea
Introduction to Aseptic Surgery: Concepts and Practice Ji Hyun Kim
(Former)Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital
Essentials of Mouse Surgery for Beginners: Key Techniques, Precautions, and Basic Procedures Seung-Ho Heo
Asan Medical Center
Practical Approaches to Mouse and Rat Necropsy and Histopathology in Laboratory Animal Research Sun Shin Yi
Konkuk University
Chair Ji-Young Kim
Ewha Womans University
July 14 (Tue) 1st day
Symposium 4 [K-MEDI hub / KBIOHealth]
Rebuilding Brain and Gut: Stem Cells, Organoids, and Humanized Disease Models
16:00–17:40
Halla Hall A
Organizer Kyoung-Jin Oh KRIBB
Se Jin Jeon Hallym University
Humanizing the Mouse Brain with iPSC-Derived Microglia Yongjin Yoo
Korea University
Gastric Cell Lineage Plasticity Drives Response to Injury and Carcinogenesis James R. Goldenring
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Brain-on-a-Chip Platforms for Studying Human Brain Diseases Hong Nam Kim
KIST
hPSC-Derived Intestinal Organoids as Predictive Translational Platforms for Preclinical Efficacy and Safety Assessment Hana Lee
KRIBB
Chair Joon-Suk Park
K-MEDI hub
Joong Hyun Kim
KBIOHealth
July 14 (Tue) 1st day
Symposium 5
Stem Shift: Organoid and MPS for Angiogenesis
16:00–17:40
Halla Hall B
Organizer Jaejin Cho Seoul National University
Vascularization of Neuromuscular Organoids through a Minimalist Approach to Early Symmetry Breaking Woong Sun
Korea University
Microphysiological Systems for Engineering Human Vascular Barriers Song Ih Ahn
KAIST
Angiogenesis in Tissue Reforming Technology Platform for Therapeutic Organoid Jaejin Cho
Seoul National University
On-Demand Drug Delivery System Driven by Ultrasonic Actuator Yuta Kurashina
Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology
Chair Jaejin Cho
Seoul National University
July 14 (Tue) 1st day
Symposium 6 (KALAS-JALAS)
Next-Generation Laboratory Animal Science: AI, NAMs, and One Health Convergence
16:30-18:10
Samda Hall
Organizer Sun Shin Yi Konkuk University
Organoid-Based Modeling of Regenerative Plasticity: Unveiling the Role of Fetal Reprogramming in Tissue Repair Hyung-Sik Kim
Pusan National University
Alveolar Organoids as a Versatile NAM Platform for Respiratory and Occupational Lung Disease Applications Se-Ran Yang
Kangwon National University
AI-Enabled Digital Phenotyping in Laboratory Rats Using Earable Sensors and Machine Learning Ryota Tochinai
University of Tokyo
SPF: A Clean Yet Constrained Microbial World Fumio Ike
RIKEN BRC
Chair Se-Ran Yang
Kangwon National University
Seiya Mizuno
University of Tsukuba
July 15 (Wed) 2nd day
Symposium 7 [KMPC]
Recent Advances in Rat Genome Research: Global and Domestic Trends
09:40–11:20
Halla Hall A
Organizer Jun-Won Yun Seoul National University
Advancing Rat-Based Biomedical Research in Korea: The Rat Resource Center and Future Perspectives Jun-Won Yun
Seoul National University
Advancing Rat Genome Research through NBRP-Rat in Japan and Recent Genome Editing Technologies Kazuto Yoshimi
Kyoto University
Assisted Reproductive Technologies in Rats: From Gamete Cryopreservation to Embryo Transfer Tae Min Kim
Seoul National University
Identification of Rat Blood Group Antigens Hee Young Kim
Yonsei University
Chair Jun-Won Yun
Seoul National University
Tae Min Kim
Seoul National University
July 15 (Wed) 2nd day
Symposium 8
Neural Circuits in Organ Crosstalk and Neurodegeneration
09:40–11:20
Halla Hall B
Organizer Sun Shin Yi Konkuk University
Chan Hee Lee Hallym University
A Spatial and Projection-Based Transcriptomic Atlas of Paraventricular Hypothalamic Cell Types Jon Resch
University of Iowa Carver
A Hypothalamus-Adipose Neural Circuit Mediates Metabolic Benefits of Transient Stress Chan Hee Lee
Hallym University
Can Artificial Intelligence Detect Neurodegeneration in Blood? A Machine Learning-Based NAMs Strategy for Early Prediction of CCDS Sun Shin Yi
Konkuk University
Epigenetic Remodeling of the Inflamed Gut and Microbe-Mediated Control of the Gut-Brain Axis Kyung Ku Jang
Yonsei University
Chair Sun Shin Yi
Konkuk University
Chan Hee Lee
Hallym University
July 15 (Wed) 2nd day
Symposium 9 [AAALAC International]
Filling the Gaps for the Institutions Seeking Accreditation
09:40–11:20
Samda Hall
Organizer Young-Shin Joo The Catholic University of Korea
Overview and Update of AAALAC International Accreditation Program Montip Gettayacamin
AAALAC International
Step 1: Applying and Attaining Accreditation in Commercial Research Environment Jungmin Lee
Samsung Medical Center
Step 2: Preparing the Program Description and Site Visit Young-Shin Joo
The Catholic University of Korea
Step 3: Expectation of the Post Site visit Communication and Council Deliberations Seung Hyeok Seok
Seoul National University
Chair Seung Hyeok Seok
Seoul National University
July 15 (Wed) 2nd day
Plenary Lecture 1 [KMPC] 11:40–12:30
Halla Hall A
Organizer Kyoungmi Kim Seoul National University
Advances in Reproductive Engineering: From Gametes to Offspring at RIKEN BioResource Research Center Atsuo Ogura
RIKEN BRC
Chair Je Kyung Seong
Seoul National University
July 15 (Wed) 2nd day
Symposium 10 [KMPC]
Microbiome Research Using Animal Models
14:30–16:10
Halla Hall A
Organizer Seongbeom Cho Seoul National University
Eunha Kim
Korea University
The Nasal Microbiome Shape Tissue Specific Immunity to Maintain Respiratory Health and Disease Ho-Keun Kwon
Yonsei University
Microbiome Alteration during Domestication of Wild Mouse Je Kyung Seong
Seoul National University
Microbiome Communities and Antitumor Immune Modulation Yunjae Kim
GIST
Neuronal and Hormonal Gut-Brain Pathways Underlying Physiological Adaptations in Drosophila Yangkyun Oh
Ewha Womans University
Chair Seongbeom Cho
Seoul National University
Eunha Kim
Korea University
July 15 (Wed) 2nd day
Symposium 11 [NIFDS]
Discoveries from Korl(Korean Laboratory Animal) Resources : New Phenotypes in Disease Model Animals
14:30–16:10
Halla Hall B
Organizer Rheeda Lee NIFDS
Overview of Korl(Korean Laboratory Animal) and Derived Resources Ji Hyeon Seok
NIFDS
Characterization of FVB/N-C3em1Hlee/Korl Mice as Novel Disease Models for Chronic Constipation and Age-Related Macular Degeneration Dae Youn Hwang
Pusan National University
Application of Leptin-Knockout ob/ob Mice as a Diabetes-Obesity Model for Evaluating 2,5-Hexanedione-Induced Neurotoxicity Min-Sun Kim
Sunchon National University
Alzheimer’s Disease Mouse Models Reveal the Therapeutic Potential of ULK1-Rab9-Dependent Alternative Mitophagy Jeanho Yun
Dong-A University
Chair Rheeda Lee
NIFDS
July 15 (Wed) 2nd day
Symposium 12 [AAALAC International]
Small Group Discussion
14:30-16:10
Samda Hall
Organizer Young-Shin Joo
The Catholic University of Korea
Open Q&A Session: Filling the Gaps by Sharing Experience with Accredited Institutions
Group 1. Government Seung Hyeok Seok (Seoul National University) Group 2. Commercial Young-Shin Joo (The Catholic University of Korea) Group 3. Academia & Hospital Jungmin Lee (Samsung Medical Center) Group 4. GLP & CRO Hae-Jin Yoon (NST) Group 5. Others Montip Gettayacamin (AAALAC International)
Insook Yang (Yonsei University Health System)
Preparing for Accreditation: Lessons Learned from Experience Hae-Jin Yoon
NST
Open Q&A Session: Filling the Gaps by Sharing Tips for New Applicants
Group 1. Government Seung Hyeok Seok (Seoul National University) Group 2. Commercial Young-Shin Joo (The Catholic University of Korea) Group 3. Academia & Hospital Jungmin Lee (Samsung Medical Center) Group 4. GLP & CRO Hae-Jin Yoon (NST) Group 5. Others Montip Gettayacamin (AAALAC International)
Insook Yang (Yonsei University Health System)
Chair Montip Gettayacamin
AAALAC International
July 15 (Wed) 2nd day
Academy Award Presentation 16:20-17:00
Halla Hall A
Signed-Network-Based Analytical Framework Integrating Large-Scale Literature Mining Identifies Underexplored Molecular Regulators of Liver Fibrosis Wonhyo Seo
Ewha Womans University
Tumor Plasticity and Microenvironmental Reprogramming in Cancer Progression Jeong-Seok Nam
GIST
Chair Ki Taek Nam
Yonsei University
July 16 (Thu) 3rd day
Symposium 13 [SNUH-MMNC]
The Evolution of Neuroscience and AI-Driven Behavioral Analysis Using Marmosets
09:30-11:10
Halla Hall A
Organizer Byeong-Cheol Kang Seoul National University
Longitudinal Circadian - Behavioral Profiling in Marmosets: Toward Early Biomarkers of Autism Spectrum Disorder Kyoung-Sun Lee
KBIOHealth
Dynamic Social Vision in Marmosets: From Natural Behavior to Neural Mechanisms Soo Hyun Park
KAIST
Behavioral and Multimodal Phenotyping in Neurodegenerative Disease Model Marmosets Erika Sasaki
CIEM
Vocal Communication Behaviors of Marmoset Xiaoqin Wang
Tsinghua University
Chair Byeong-Cheol Kang
Seoul National University
July 16 (Thu) 3rd day
Symposium 14
AI-Driven Radiomics for Next-Generation Immune and Anti-Aging Translational Modeling
09:30–11:10
Halla Hall B
Organizer Seung Hyeok Seok Seoul National University
Developing Radiomics Tools for Sharks as an Emerging Unconventional Animal Model for Antitumor and Anti-Aging Research Sang Wha Kim
Kangwon National University
Single-Cell Pathway Remodeling Associated with Butyrate-Induced Brain Imaging Alterations Mohan Huang
Tung Wah College
PET/CT Radiomics Reveals Convergent Brain Regional Alterations Following Butyrate and Gut Microbiota Interventions Adams Hei Long Yuen
Tung Wah College
Murine Models Identifying Immune Determinants of Radiation Therapy Resistance Seung Hyeok Seok
Seoul National Univeristy
Chair Jung Joo Hong
KRIBB
July 16 (Thu) 3rd day
Symposium 15 (IACUC)
Refinement in Practice: Scientific Pain Management and the Dilemma of Analgesic Use
09:30–11:10
Samda Hall
Organizer Jong-Hwan Park Chonnam National University
Regulatory Perspectives and Guidelines on Pain and Distress in Animal Research Jinsoo Lee
Chungnam National University
Guidelines for Analgesic Use: Considerations for Species and Experimental Protocols Hwan Kim
IBS
Scientific Validity of Analgesic Use: Understanding the Impact on Experimental Outcomes Ji-Yeon Hwang
Seoul National University Bundang Hospital
Chair Jong-Hwan Park
Chonnam National University
July 16 (Thu) 3rd day
Plenary Lecture 2 [Yonsei NRL2.0] 11:30–12:20
Halla Hall A
Organizer Won Dong Lee Yonsei University
Microengineered Mimicry of Human Health and Disease Dan Dongeun Huh
University of Pennsylvania
Chair Won Dong Lee
Yonsei University
July 16 (Thu) 3rd day
Symposium 16 [AMC-CHOICE]
Advances in Neuroscience Research: Global and Domestic Trends for Neurotherapeutics
14:30–16:10
Halla Hall A
Organizer Sang-Yeob Kim Asan Medical Center
Opposing Opioid Actions in the Brainstem Dissociate Analgesia and Seeking Sung Han
Salk Institute for Biological Studies
Small-Animal Nuclear Medicine Imaging in Brain Disease Models Seog-Young Kim
Asan Medical Center
Utilization of Preclinical MRI in Brain Disease Models Dong-Cheol Woo
Asan Medical Center
Optical Imaging Approaches for Neurological Disorders: From Bench to Bedside Sang-Yeob Kim
Asan Medical Center
Chair Sang-Yeob Kim
Asan Medical Center
July 16 (Thu) 3rd day
Symposium 17 [KRIBB]
Regulatory Mechanisms of Hepatic Metabolic Reprogramming in Liver Disease
14:30–16:10
Halla Hall B
Organizer Wonhyo Seo Ewha Womans University
Targeting Isoform Specific Metabolic Enzymes in Liver Disease Hyunsoo Rho
Ewha Womans Univeristy
Casp2: The New Hepatic Lipid Regulator Ju Youn Kim
Hanyang University
MicroRNA Mediated Reprogramming of the Steatotic Liver in MASLD Yoon Mee Yang
Sungkyunkwan University
Hepatocyte TET1 Promotes MASH Fibrosis through GPNMB Junjie Yu
China Pharmaceutical University
Chair Ki-Hoan Nam
KRIBB
Seung-Jin Kim
Kangwon National University
July 16 (Thu) 3rd day
Symposium 18 (KLAT Education II)
Know Your Animals: Biology, Behavior, and Better Care
14:30–16:10
Samda Hall
Organizer Young-Shin Joo The Catholic University of Korea
Understanding Laboratory Rabbits: Characteristics, Husbandry, and Experimental Applications Insook Yang
Yonsei University Health System
Application of Minipig to Nonclinical Study (From General Introduction to Experiment) Han Na Suh
KIT
Understanding Nonhuman Primates for Better Care Kyoung-Sun Lee
KBIOHealth
기술원 QUIZ
Chair Seung Hyun Oh
Seoul National University
Young-Shin Joo
The Catholic University of Korea