The Korean Society of Stem Cellology establishes Cha Kwang-ryul Academic Award...Professor Cha Hyukjin of Seoul National University

Aug 25, 2025

Cha Medical University Cha Hospital is a Cha Kyung-ryul Cha Hospital and Cha Bio, which have made great achievements in cell research and development by the Korean Stem Cellology Society on the 20th anniversary of its foundationIt said it highly appreciated the contribution of the head of the Group Global Research Institute and established the Cha Kwang-ryul Academic Award in honor of its sponsorship for domestic stem cell research and development.

The conference selected Cha Hyuk-jin, a professor of pharmacy at Seoul National University, as the first winner at the '2025 Annual Conference' held at the Grand Hotel in Switzerland, Seoul. Professor Cha Hyuk-jin has continuously conducted research on disease modeling, in vivo reprogramming, and genomic instability of human pluripotent stem cells. 'Enhanced hPSC genome editing through dual suppression of DNA damage response and repair pathways' won the award for the study.

The Korean Society of Stem Cell Sciences is a society composed of basic stem cell scholars and clinical experts and has been leading the development of stem cell and regenerative medicine research since its foundation in 2005. This year, we are working on basic, intermediary research, clinical, and industrialization of stem cells in a changing environment, such as the enforcement of the revised Advanced Regenerative Biology Act.




The Cha Kwang-ryul Academic Award is presented by the American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) 'Cha Kwang-ryul Stem Cell Award', the Asian Society of Cell Therapy (ACTO) 'Cha Kwang-ryul Excellence Award', the American Society of Reproductive Biology (SSR) 'Special Award for Supporting Korean Scientists', the Korean Society of Reproductive Medicine 'KSRM-CHA Academic Award' followed by Cha Kwang-ryul Cha Hospital and Cha BioIt is the fifth award established with high praise for the contribution of the head of the group's Global Research Institute. The Korean Society of Stem Cellology has established an award to encourage and support young scientists and emerging researchers in Korea as well as researchers working on the development of stem cell and regenerative medicine research.

Chang Yoon-sil, chairman of the Korean Society of Stem Cellology, explained, "Cha Kwang-ryul, the head of the institute, developed the world's first egg freezing method in 1998 and created an egg bank to raise the status of Korean researchers globally. He added, "Even now, investing and dedicating passionately for cell sovereignty, bio-entry, and supporting stem cell research and development are still a great model for our juniors, so we have established this award."

Cha Kwang-ryul, director of the research institute, said "I would like to thank the Korean Society of Stem Cellology for establishing this academic award." "We will continue to do our best until our country can lead the world with stem cell research." he said.






The Korean Society of Stem Cellology establishes Cha Kwang-ryul Academic Award...Professor Cha Hyukjin of Seoul National University
Cha Kwang-ryul Cha Hospital/Cha BioGroup Global Research Center Director










This article was translated by Naver AI translator.