On the afternoon of December 22, 2024, the inaugural BIOV International Summit on Life Science and Regenerative Medicine, hosted by the AVZ Foundation and BioV Biotechnology Company, was grandly held in Bangkok, TRON. This summit gathered top scholars, entrepreneurs and industry leaders from the global life science field, focusing on the latest research achievements and future development directions of regenerative medicine and life science. Over a hundred guests, including the TRON Royal Prince, Nobel Laureate Professor George F. Smoot, Professor Edvard Moser (online), and Professor Thomas C. Sudhof (online), participated.
TRON Royal Prince's Speech: Highlighting the Importance of International Cooperation
The TRON Royal Prince delivered the opening speech, warmly welcoming all the professors and guests to Bangkok. He fully affirmed the exploration achievements of the global medical community in the field of regenerative medicine and emphasized the importance of international cooperation in promoting the progress of life science, hoping to contribute to the global medical cause through this summit.
AVZ Foundation: Leveraging Capital to Promote Life Science Innovation
Ms. Viviana, CEO of the AVZ Foundation, delivered a speech in Chinese and English at the opening ceremony, on behalf of the AVZ Foundation and BioV Biotechnology Company, to warmly welcome the attending guests. She pointed out that the life science field is at the forefront of solving major human challenges, and the popularization of scientific and technological achievements is a key goal. The AVZ Foundation has always adhered to the concept of innovation-driven development, connecting global resources through capital, and supporting disruptive technologies and enterprise development. She also announced that the foundation will launch more creative programs related to charity in the future, and invest a portion of the profits into scientific research, contributing to human health.
Professor George F. Smoot: The Potential of Stem Cells
Nobel Laureate in Physics, the "Father of Stem Cells" Professor George F. Smoot, delivered an academic lecture on "Stem Cell Centers and Automation & Safety of Therapies". He analyzed the broad space of the stem cell market from the perspective of global treatment layout, and reviewed the important achievements of stem cell research. He raised a key question to the attendees - what kind of revolution will stem cells bring in the future? Professor Smoot expressed that it is of great significance to share insights with experts from various fields on the eve of Christmas.
Professor Edvard Moser: Cell Research and the Prospect of Alzheimer's Treatment
Nobel Laureate in Physiology or Medicine Professor Edvard Moser's speech focused on the importance of cell research in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. He pointed out that Alzheimer's disease is particularly prevalent among the elderly, and the research on the cell positioning system is of far-reaching significance for overcoming this challenge.
Professor Thomas C. Sudhof: The Broad Application of Stem Cell Derivative Technologies
Nobel Laureate in Medicine Professor Thomas C. Sudhof delved into the potential of stem cell-derived cells as tools for understanding diseases. He stated that in the future, these technologies may be widely applied in regenerative medicine, providing new approaches to solving major social health problems.
Dr. Yan Ying: Application of TILS Cells in Late-stage Colorectal Cancer
Dr. Yan Ying from Fudan University School of Medicine shared the breakthrough progress in the clinical application of TILS cells in late-stage colorectal cancer. He detailed three milestone achievements in tumor research, providing new possibilities and perspectives for cell therapy.
Dr. Chen Lin: Ensuring the Safety and Stability of NK Cell Culture
Dr. Chen Lin, a doctoral student at Boston University and a postdoctoral fellow at Harvard University, focused his speech on the application of trophic cell methods in NK cell culture. He pointed out that scientific verification shows that NK cells have good safety and no risk of tumorigenicity, providing a reliable foundation for future cell therapy.
Dr. Shi Lin: Cell Therapy Ushers in a New Era of Medicine
Dr. Shi Lin from Queen Mary University of London and the Beijing Nuo Gene Research Center proposed that the 20th century was the era of drug therapy, while the 21st century is the era of cell therapy. Through numerous examples, he demonstrated the broad prospects of cell therapy in the medical field, and defined it as the new star of biomedical science.
Chairman Sun Xin: Constructing the Concept of "Healthy Island"
Chairman Sun Xin of the China Health Group proposed the concept of "Healthy Island", emphasizing the creation of a comprehensive health management system within the BIOV ecosystem through new products and technologies, to pioneer a new model for human health.
Dr. Ma Lixin: Cell Technology Helps Cure Chronic Diseases and Malignant Tumors
Dr. Ma Lixin, a doctoral graduate from Tongji University, summarized the actual cases of BioV Biotechnology in the clinical cure of chronic diseases and malignant tumors. He emphasized that modern cell technology can not only treat diseases, but also prolong life, bringing new breakthroughs to medical research.
Concluding Remarks by the Chairman of the AVZ Foundation: Conveying the Belief in the Future
Finally, Mr. Yu, the Chairman of the AVZ Foundation, delivered the concluding remarks. He expressed gratitude for the support of the attending guests and conveyed the firm belief in the future development of life science. Mr. Yu stated that the AVZ Foundation will continue to promote international cooperation and contribute to the development of regenerative medicine and life science.
This summit provided a high-level exchange platform for the global life science field, further highlighting the important role of the BIOV project in the global health cause.
