Bundang CHA Hospital has been recognized as one of the top 10 hospitals in South Korea for the second consecutive year by the Nature Index, a global research performance metric.
On June 29, the hospital announced that it ranked ninth among domestic medical institutions in the Nature Index for the period from February 2025 to January 2026.
The Nature Index, published by Springer Nature, evaluates research output based on the number of papers published in high-quality scientific journals and their impact. It serves as a benchmark for assessing research competitiveness by reflecting researchers' contributions.
Bundang CHA Hospital has received recognition for its research achievements in various fields, including cancer, reproductive medicine, cardiovascular diseases, and regenerative medicine. The hospital has established a research framework that connects basic, translational, and clinical studies based on clinical experience and is expanding its research in artificial intelligence (AI)-based medical technologies, cell therapy, and precision medicine.
"We will continue to develop core technologies in advanced regenerative medicine, cell therapy, and AI-based medical technologies while expanding global collaborative research," said Lee Seong-hwan, the hospital's research director.
Yoon Sang-wook, the hospital's president, stated, "This recognition in the Nature Index Top 10 reaffirms Bundang CHA Hospital's research capabilities and growth potential. We will strengthen our research-oriented hospital system, where clinical practice and research are organically connected."
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