Prof. Dr. Byoung Chul Cho | Biophysics | Best Researcher Award 

Prof. Dr. Byoung Chul Cho | Biophysics | Best Researcher Award 

Prof. Dr. Byoung Chul Cho | Yonsei Cancer Center, Yonsei University College of Medicine | South Korea

Prof. Byoung Chul Cho’s distinguished academic journey began with biochemistry studies at Yonsei University and an honors exchange at Oregon State University, followed by medical training at Yonsei University College of Medicine and a visiting student experience at Harvard Medical School. His clinical career advanced through internship at Asan Medical Center, residency in internal medicine at Severance Hospital, and fellowship at Yonsei Cancer Center, leading to faculty roles from instructor to professor and leadership positions including Chief of the Lung Cancer Center and Director of the Yonsei New Il Han Institute for Integrative Lung Cancer Research. His research spans precision oncology, targeted therapies, immunotherapy, RET-altered and EGFR-mutated lung cancer, and translational studies linking mechanistic insights to clinical practice. His doctoral research on Sprouty2-mediated apoptosis laid the foundation for his later breakthroughs in lung cancer biology. He has played key roles in global clinical trials, including RET inhibitor studies and LEAP-008 immunotherapy combinations that shaped treatment standards. His prolific publications have established him as a global leader in thoracic oncology. He has earned major honors such as the Wunsch Medical Award, Boryeong Research Award, Yuhan Medical Award, Minister’s Commendation for Health Technology, and multiple Highly Cited Researcher recognitions from Clarivate. His excellence in teaching is shown through repeated Best Professor Awards at Yonsei University. His influence extends through active involvement in ASCO, ESMO, IASLC, SITC, and major Korean oncology societies. Prof. Cho’s impact continues to grow through innovative research, mentorship, and leadership that shape the future of precision lung cancer care worldwide.

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Featured Publications

Yang, J. C.-H., Lu, S., Hayashi, H., Felip, E., Spira, A. I., Girard, N., Kim, Y. J., Lee, S.-H., Ostapenko, Y., Danchaivijitr, P., et al. (2025). Overall survival with amivantamab–lazertinib in EGFR-mutated advanced NSCLC. New England Journal of Medicine. Advance online publication.

Krebs, M. G., Cho, B. C., Hiret, S., Han, J.-Y., Lee, K. H., Perez, C. L., De Braud, F., Haura, E. B., Sanborn, R. E., Yang, J. C.-H., et al. (2025). Amivantamab in participants with advanced NSCLC and MET exon 14 skipping mutations: Final results from the CHRYSALIS study. Journal of Thoracic Oncology.

Ahn, M.-J., Cho, B. C., Ohashi, K., Izumi, H., Lee, J.-S., Han, J.-Y., Chiang, C.-L., Huang, S., Hamidi, A., Mukherjee, S., et al. (2025). Asian subgroup analysis of patients in the phase 2 DeLLphi-301 study of tarlatamab for previously treated small cell lung cancer. Oncology and Therapy.

Lee, J. B., Shim, J. S., & Cho, B. C. (2025). Evolving roles of MET as a therapeutic target in NSCLC and beyond. Nature Reviews Clinical Oncology.

Park, S., Ahn, H. K., Lee, S., Min, Y. J., Kim, J., Jung, H. A., Sun, J.-M., Lee, S.-H., Ahn, J. S., Ahn, M.-J., et al. (2025). Lazertinib for patients with NSCLC harboring uncommon EGFR mutations: A phase II multicenter trial. Journal of Thoracic Oncology.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jonas Duarte | Carbon Allotropes | Outstanding Contribution Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jonas Duarte | Carbon Allotropes | Outstanding Contribution Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jonas Duarte | Federal University of Western Pará | Brazil

Professor Jonas Marinho Duarte is a leading researcher in nanotechnology, with a primary focus on the detection of Majorana fermions and electronic transport phenomena in nanodevices based on the Kitaev chain. His work extensively employs Green’s function methods to model and analyze quantum transport in low-dimensional systems. He also utilizes ab initio calculations to simulate the electronic properties of graphene-like 2D materials, providing insights into charge transport behavior in molecular nanoelectronics. His research spans both one-dimensional and two-dimensional carbon allotropes, exploring their computationally predicted electronic transport properties. He has contributed to the development of nanodevices for potential applications in telecommunications and molecular electronics. Professor Duarte’s publications appear in reputable journals such as Computational Condensed Matter, PHYSICA E, and Optical and Quantum Electronics. His studies combine theoretical modeling with computational simulations to advance understanding of quantum transport mechanisms. He actively collaborates with institutions such as the Federal University of Pará, fostering interdisciplinary research. His contributions have potential implications for future quantum computing and nanoelectronic devices. By integrating concepts from physics, electrical engineering, and materials science, his work bridges fundamental theory and practical applications. Professor Duarte is also engaged in exploring 1D and 2D carbon-based nanomaterials for enhanced electronic functionality. His research provides valuable insights into the design and optimization of nanoscale electronic systems. Through his studies, he continues to push the boundaries of molecular and low-dimensional electronics. His work not only deepens theoretical understanding but also informs experimental approaches in nanodevice fabrication. He is recognized for his innovative applications of computational methods to complex quantum systems, establishing him as a prominent figure in the field of nanotechnology.

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Featured Publications

Cardoso, D. H., Miranda, I. R. S., Mota, E. A. V., Duarte, J. M., dos Santos da Silva, S. J., da Silva, C. A. B., & Del Nero, J. (2025). Numerical implementation of phagraphene as patch resonator for a microstrip antenna. Optical and Quantum Electronics.

Quaresma, L. C., Ferreira, D. F. S., Duarte, J. M., Moreira, M. M., da Silva, C. A. B., Jr., & Del Nero, J. (2025, December). Eigenchannel visualization and transition-voltage spectroscopy in two-dimensional C-57 allotrope. Computational Condensed Matter.

Quaresma, L. C., Duarte, J. M., Ferreira, D. F. S., da Silva, C. A. B., Jr., & Del Nero, J. (2025, October). Electronic transport modulation in C-57: A path toward carbon-based logic and switching devices. Physica E: Low-dimensional Systems and Nanostructures.

Duarte, J. M., Santos, J. C. S., Ferreira, D. F. S., Paula, M. V. S., Mota, E. A. V., Silva, C. A. B., & Del Nero, J. (2025, March). Systematic investigation of a metallic quadrilateral nanoribbon graphene allotrope for application in nanoelectronics. Computational Condensed Matter.

Duarte, J. M. (2024, November 1). Metodologias ativas e educação ambiental: uma revisão integrativa sobre abordagens inovadoras para o ensino de energia solar. Ensino e Tecnologia em Revista.

Research Excellence Achievement Award

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