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Korea Herald
13-06-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
Neurophet Participates in BIO USA 2025: To showcase Brain Imaging Analysis Solutions Including 'Neurophet AQUA AD'
SEOUL, South Korea, June 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Neurophet (Co-CEOs Jake Junkil Been and Donghyeon Kim), an artificial intelligence (AI) solution company for brain disorders diagnosis and treatment, announced on the 13th that it will participate in the 2025 BIO International Convention (BIO USA), which will be held in Boston, USA from June 16 to 19 (local time). At this year's BIO USA, Neurophet will introduce its software solution, Neurophet AQUA AD, which enables monitoring of prescription, treatment efficacy, and side effects of treatment for Alzheimer's disease. Neurophet AQUA AD provides precise brain imaging analysis throughout the course of anti-amyloid antibody therapy by quantitatively analyzing MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) and PET (Positron Emission Tomography) scans. Lately, Alzheimer's disease clinical trials have been rising significantly in the biopharmaceutical industry which led to the importance of quantitative brain imaging biomarker analysis. Alzheimer's disease drugs such as Leqembi (lecanemab) and Kisunla (donanemab) require essential monitoring for potential side effects, which Neurophet AQUA AD can provide and meet demand for global expectations. Neurophet will exhibit at the Korea Pavilion, jointly organized by the Korea Biotechnology Industry Organization and the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA), and showcase Neurophet AQUA AD along with its suite of neuroimaging and brain stimulation solutions. It includes Neurophet AQUA, a neurodegeneration imaging analysis software; Neurophet SCALE PET, a PET image quantification software; Neurophet tES LAB, a treatment planning software for brain stimulation; and Neurophet innk, a transcranial electrical stimulation (tES) device. Neurophet plans to strengthen its imaging CRO (Contract Research Organization) business for clinical trials related to Alzheimer's disease treatment through business meetings at this year's BIO USA. The company will also engage in partnering activities with global big pharma and potential clients. Jake Junkil Been, Co-CEO of Neurophet said that "Neurophet AQUA AD has garnered significant interest from both South Korea and global companies in the field of brain imaging-based biomarker development. Through our participation in BIO USA, we aim to accelerate business development collaborations in the imaging CRO sector and further expand into the companion diagnostics market." BIO USA is the world's largest biotechnology exhibition, serving as a global networking hub where stakeholders across the pharmaceutical and biotech industries come together to explore partnership opportunities. This year's event is expected to host over 1,500 companies and more than 20,000 participants from around the world. About Neurophet Neurophet specializes in developing solutions for diagnosis support, treatment guides, and treatment devices targeting brain disorders based on cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) technology. The company was founded in 2016 by Co-CEOs Jake Junkil Been and Donghyeon Kim, who developed the next-generation neuro-navigation system. Major products include brain MRI analysis software "Neurophet AQUA", PET Image Quantitative Analysis Software "Neurophet SCALE PET", Brain imaging treatment planning software for electric and magnetic brain stimulation "Neurophet tES/TMS LAB", Alzheimer's Disease treatment prescription and monitoring software "Neurophet AQUA AD" for tracking treatment efficacy and side effects, and Multiple Sclerosis image analysis software "Neurophet AQUA MS". Neurophet has set its top priority to helping patients suffering from brain disorders. Based on expertise in neuroscience, Neurophet will continue to challenge and grow to explore the human brain's health and pioneer solutions for brain diseases with AI technology.
Korea Herald
09-06-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
Korean biopharma firms gear up for record presence at BIO USA 2025
Samsung Biologics to showcase CDMO scale-up, digital transformation with largest Korean booth Korean pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies are gearing up for a strong presence at the 2025 BIO International Convention (BIO USA), one of the world's largest biopharma exhibitions, which will take place in Boston starting June 16. Organized annually by the Biotechnology Innovation Organization, BIO USA rotates among major US biotech hubs and serves as a premier global platform for industry leaders to explore strategic partnerships and collaborations. This year's convention, held under the theme 'The World Can't Wait,' will run from June 16 to 19 at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center. The event is expected to draw more than 9,000 companies from 88 countries and over 20,000 professionals from across the biopharma sector. Roughly 80 Korean companies and organizations will participate by setting up booths. Samsung Biologics Samsung Biologics, one of the largest exhibitors, will mark its 13th consecutive year taking part in the event. It will set up a 167-square-meter booth at the entrance of the exhibition hall — the area with the highest foot traffic — to maximize visibility and draw visitor attention. The booth will showcase the company's expanding contract development and manufacturing organization capabilities through high-tech features such as an LED display wall and interactive touchscreens. These elements are designed to communicate Samsung's advanced service offerings with a strong emphasis on digital transformation in biopharma. Highlights will include a comprehensive look at Samsung Biologics' latest advancements, such as the recent launch of its fifth manufacturing plant, boosting its total production capacity to 784,000 liters — among the highest in the world. The company will also spotlight its capabilities in multi-specific antibody development, its newly introduced antibody-drug conjugate services and AI-driven operational systems, all of which support its goal of becoming a global top-tier CDMO. Other leading Korean CDMO and CMO firms — Celltrion, SK Biopharmaceuticals and Lotte Biologics — will also be attending, competing for new contracts against major players from the US, China and Japan. Celltrion, participating for the 16th year, will operate its own booth to promote products and engage with potential partners, while SK Biopharmaceuticals plans to focus on increasing global brand recognition through a series of high-level business development meetings. Lotte Biologics will showcase its ADC production facilities at the Syracuse Bio Campus and unveil the development roadmap for its Songdo Bio Campus Plant 1, scheduled to begin commercial operations in 2027. Although Daewoong Pharmaceutical and Hanmi Pharmaceutical will not operate a booth at the event, they will participate through business meetings, aiming to strengthen their global presence by showcasing ongoing research and development efforts in new drug discovery. The Cha Vaccine Institute will use the event to promote its shingles (CVI-VZV-001) and hepatitis B (CVI-HBV-002) vaccines, focusing on licensing and joint development opportunities. The institute aims to build partnerships across Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Europe and Latin America to explore co-development and tech transfer prospects. The Cha Vaccine Institute will also participate in the company presentation sessions and the Korea Pavilion pitching event, where it will outline its research pipelines and market strategies. 'We will introduce our proprietary adjuvant platform and vaccine development capabilities at BIO USA, aiming to turn this exposure into real business outcomes,' said Yeom Jeong-seon, CEO of the Cha Vaccine Institute. Meanwhile, Korea BIO will play a significant role at the convention. The Korea Pavilion will feature a record 51 Korean companies, and Korea BIO will facilitate discussions with the US BIO association on key issues, including customs regulations, drug pricing and supply chain resilience, while also providing a partnering platform for domestic companies. According to an industry insider, Korea stands to benefit significantly from shifting global dynamics at this year's BIO USA. 'As US-China tensions reshape the global biotech supply chain, Korean firms that can quickly adapt to geopolitical shifts are well-positioned to secure major deals. Their strong technological base and aggressive manufacturing scale-up efforts make them attractive alternatives to Chinese firms facing regulatory hurdles, potentially positioning Korea as a central beneficiary in the new global order,' the official said, on condition of anonymity.
