Professor Cha Jae-myeong from Kangdong Kyung Hee University Hospital’s Department of Gastroenterology served as academic session chair and earned a Contribution Award at the Seoul International Digestive Disease Symposium (SIDDS 2026), held January 18-19 in Seoul.
Symposium Highlights
SIDDS 2026 stands as the nation’s premier academic conference on digestive diseases, drawing over 1,000 registrants from 18 countries. Organizers hosted 222 outstanding presentations, with strong representation from South Korea, Indonesia, and India, which ranked as the top three participating nations.
The event featured more than 50 sessions that delved into the latest research trends and diverse clinical cases in digestive disorders. Organizers received around 350 abstracts, accepting 295 for presentation, which underscored the symposium’s role in advancing digestive disease research.
Professor Cha’s Key Role
Professor Cha chaired the academic session as an organizing committee member, overseeing program development and full event operations to ensure its resounding success. He also presented multiple research findings, securing the Contribution Award.
His work highlighted big data-driven screening for high-risk groups, national survey results on anxiety and major depression, and the correlation between colorectal cancer screening accuracy and related factors. These efforts advanced insights into digestive disease diagnostics and screening nationwide.
Previously, Professor Cha received a Contribution Award and Outstanding Research Award at the 2025 Large-Scale Research Conference, further solidifying his prominence among researchers promoting advanced domestic studies.
Professor Cha’s Statement
“Through this symposium, Kangdong Kyung Hee University Hospital’s Department of Gastroenterology has elevated its research influence internationally, which fills me with great pride,” Professor Cha stated.
