Ewha Institute for Life Science Hosts 2026 Medical AI Workshop N
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A New Paradigm of Innovation in Healthcare Transformed by AI
The Ewha Institute for Life Science of the Ewha Medical Center atEwha Womans University(Director: Lee, Hyang-woon) successfully held the “2026 Medical AI Workshop: Mastering Medical AI Innovation at Once” on Saturday, February 7, at the Auditorium on the 10th floor ofEwha Womans University Mokdong Hospital. The workshop explored strategies and case studies for effectively integrating artificial intelligence (AI) technologies into clinical practice and research amid the rapidly evolving medical environment. Approximately 120 researchers in medicine, AI, and engineering, along with professionals from the biohealth industry, attended the event.
The workshop was presided over by Lee, Hyang-woon, Vice President for Medical Industry-Academic Cooperation and Director of the Ewha Institute for Life Science. Attendees included Yoo, Kyung-ha, Vice President for Medical Affairs and President of the Ewha Medical Center; Kang, Deok-hee, Dean of the College of Medicine; Lee, Hyang-woon; and Yang, Dae-heon, Chief Information Officer, among other key officials and medical professionals.
(From left) Yoo, Kyung-ha, President of the Ewha Medical Center, delivering a congratulatory address; Kang, Deok-hee, Dean of the College of Medicine, giving remarks; and Lee, Hyang-woon, Director of the Ewha Institute for Life Science, presiding over the workshop.
The program began with a keynote lecture by Yang, Dae-heon, Chief Information Officer and Head of the BK21 TRUE-AI Research Group. In his presentation, “Ewha TRUE-AI: Introduction to the High-Reliability and High-Efficiency AI Research Group,” he outlined the University’s AI research strategy and proposed directions for collaboration among the College of Artificial Intelligence, the College of Medicine, and the Ewha Medical Center.
(From left) Yang, Dae-heon, Chief Information Officer, delivering the keynote address; and a discussion on directions for collaboration between the University and the Medical Center.
In the subsequent session, Kim, Dong-hyun, CEO of Neuro핏 Co., Ltd., presented on “Development of AI-Based Brain Imaging Analysis Tools from a Medical Device Development Perspective.” Kwon, Jun-myung, CEO of Medical AI Co., Ltd., delivered an invited lecture on “Latest Developments and Clinical Applications of ECG-Based AI,” sharing up-to-date insights from industry practice and enhancing participants’ practical understanding.
(From left) Kim, Dong-hyun, CEO of Neuro핏 Co., Ltd., invited speaker on the latest AI trends in medical device development; Kwon, Jun-myung, CEO of Medical AI Co., Ltd.; and Kim, Han-soo, President of Ewha Womans University Mokdong Hospital.
The final special session of the morning program addressed “National R&D Policies and Research Trends in Medical Artificial Intelligence.” Chaired by Professor Han, Seung-ho, Professor of Medicine and Director of Ewha Medical Academy, the session featured Dr. Choi, Kwang-nam of the Supercomputing AI Research Center at theKorea Institute of Science and Technology Information, who presented on “Clinical AI 2026,” and Dr. Jang, Kwang-seon, who discussed “Enhancing Research and Work Efficiency Using Generative AI.” The session fostered active discussion on practical applications of AI in clinical settings, expected benefits, challenges, and the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration.
(From left) Dr. Choi, Kwang-nam and Dr. Jang, Kwang-seon of the Supercomputing AI Research Center at KISTI, invited speakers on national AI policy trends; and Professor Han, Seung-ho, who served as session chair.
The first afternoon session, moderated by Professor Cho, Do-sang, Professor of Medicine and Director of the Ewha Medical Data Business Group, focused on “Building Medical Data Infrastructure and Strengthening Research Capacity.” Presentations included: “Medical Applications of Generative AI” by Professor Kim, Hwi-young (Department of Neurosurgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine); “LLM-Based Diagnostic Report Writing Tool” by Professor Jeon, Kang-il (Division of Infectious Diseases, Ewha College of Medicine); “Data Platforms for Digital Health Innovation” by Professor Yoo, Seung-chan (Department of Integrative Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine); and “Enhancing Individual Researchers’ Digital Access and Research Competency” by Professor Park, Jun-beom (Division of Cardiology, Ewha College of Medicine). These lectures shared practical approaches to strengthening research capabilities through effective data utilization.
The second afternoon session, chaired by Professor Park, Jun-beom, Professor of Medicine and Director of the Institute for Convergence Medicine at Ewha Mokdong Hospital, was titled “From A to Z: Writing Academic Papers with AI.” Lectures included: “Medical Statistical Analysis Using ChatGPT / Gemini” by Professor Ko, Young-hwi (Department of Urology, Ewha College of Medicine); “Reliability and Interpretation Considerations of Statistical Results Using ChatGPT / Gemini” by Professor Yoo, Seung-chan (Clinical Trial Center, Ewha Mokdong Hospital); and “Academic Writing Using AI Tools Based on AI Principles” by Professor Jung, Seung-pil (Institute for Convergence Medicine, Ewha Mokdong Hospital). The workshop concluded successfully.
Yoo, Kyung-ha, President of the Ewha Medical Center, stated, “The use of AI is rapidly expanding across healthcare and all sectors of society. Ewha Medical Center will lead the latest AI trends by realizing patient-centered healthcare completed through collaboration between AI and people, utilizing AI to enhance clinical convenience.”
Lee, Hyang-woon, Director of the Ewha Institute for Life Science, emphasized, “In the rapidly changing medical environment, AI is no longer optional but essential. This workshop provided a valuable opportunity to understand government policies and research trends related to AI and to share a wide range of information, including practical clinical applications.”
A commemorative group photo taken to mark the 2026 Medical AI Workshop at Ewha Womans University Medical Center.