January 13, 2026: Radiation Medicine Research Association Collaborative Symposium (Prof Kadoya_Invited Lecture)

Date and Time: Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 1:00 PM–6:00 PM
Venue: Seoul National University College of Medicine (Conference Room)
Organizer: Seoul National University Institute of Radiation Medicine

Report: Prof Noriyuki Kadoya

On January 13, 2026, I gave an invited lecture at the annual Radiation Oncology Symposium hosted by Seoul National University College of Medicine in South Korea.

This symposium provides a forum for lively discussion of the latest research findings and clinical applications in the field of radiation oncology, and is attended by many physicians, medical physicists, and students from both within and outside of South Korea. Prior to the conference, I had lunch with Dr. Jin Ho Kim and medical physicist Jong Min Park from Seoul National University, providing an opportunity to deepen our research exchange.

I gave a 40-minute lecture on the current state and future prospects of AI technology in radiation oncology. During the Q&A session following the lecture, many questions focused on the implementation of medical AI, such as, “Is there a possibility that radiation oncology AI software will be developed and clinical trials will be conducted in the future?” and “How do you think the role of radiation oncologists will change in five years?” The practical and cutting-edge discussion, unique to South Korea, where medical AI research is highly advanced, was impressive.

This lecture provided a valuable opportunity to exchange opinions on the future of radiation oncology and AI from an international perspective. Going forward, our laboratory will continue to promote cutting-edge research in the field of radiation therapy and actively engage in international academic exchange.

*Seoul in January was colder than I expected…I was also able to buy 3D stickers, which are in short supply in Japan, as souvenirs for my children!

↑ Group photo

↑ Scenery from the venue

　↑ Lunch with professors from Seoul National University

↑ 3D stickers that are in short supply in Japan