[Award] Prof. Sangwoo Kim won the 5th Amgen-KAST Biotechnology Award from the Korean Academy of Science and Technology (KAST)
- Nov 24, 2025
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On November 21st, Professor Sangwoo Kim of Yonsei University received the Next-Generation Scientist Award at the 5th Amgen-KAST Biotechnology Awards ceremony held at the KAST Center. He was recognized for his outstanding contributions to both basic and applied research in bioinformatics and genomics, notably identifying the genetic cause of spina bifida for the first time. His study, published in Nature this year, elucidates the pathogenesis of genetic diseases through genomic data analysis, significantly advancing the realization of precision medicine. Congratulations on this achievement!
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