On May 13th, under a brilliant and clear sky, CCADD in Gwanggyo held a special event to celebrate Teacher's Day. This heartfelt gathering brought together Prof. Howard, CCADD members, and student researchers, all united in gratitude and admiration.

A board adorned with photos chronicling the history of CCADD and heartfelt messages of thanks captured the cherished moments. A cake featuring Prof. Howard, accompanied by flowers, was presented as a token of appreciation for his unwavering dedication and support. Sincere letters expressed deep gratitude for the professor's commitment and encouragement. Laughter filled the room during dinner as members recounted stories from their time together, fostering trust and camaraderie. The professor praised the students' efforts and passion, encouraging everyone to continue striving towards greater goals.

This Teacher's Day event provided an opportunity for the professor and lab members to grow closer, promising a positive impact on future research activities. It was a testament to the warm and harmonious atmosphere of CCADD, offering a meaningful moment to express deep respect and gratitude to Prof. Howard. Beyond a simple celebration, it was a significant occasion to strengthen the unity of the entire lab and pledge future achievements.

Prof. Howard’s heartfelt words perfectly captured the essence of this 2024 Teacher's Day: "There are many professors out there, but I am made to be more than those simply because of you. Truly, each and every one of you is my hero and heroine, and I feel indebted that you have guided me to become who I am."

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Yunha Noh is currently an undergraduate research student at CCADD, following her successful completion of the 2023 Winter Internship Program. She has received dual Bachelor’s degrees in Biotechnology and Computer Engineering from Duksung Women's University. Her primary research interests include applying machine learning to drug repurposing and leveraging real world data (RWD) to real world evidence in medical science.

On February 26th, Professor Howard and the CCADD members gathered to honor the graduation of Tae Kyu Chung and the successful completion of the winter internship program by Seorin Choi and Yunha Noh.

Tae Kyu, who studied the realm of biology-neurobiology as an undergrad, joined CCADD in February 2018 as an intern. Under the guidance of Professor Howard Lee thenceforth, he navigated through the rigors of an integrated master's and PhD program. His persistent dedication to PKPD modeling culminated in a doctoral thesis entitled “Comparison of Machine Learning and Population Pharmacokinetic Models for Predicting Antiepileptic Drug Concentrations Based on Therapeutic Drug Monitoring Records”, earning him a Doctor of Medicine degree. On the graduation day, his relentless pursuit was duly awarded.

Simultaneously, a ceremony to mark the completion of Seorin and Yunha's internship was conducted at the main campus of Seoul National University. Throughout their internship, they immersed themselves in a series of educational endeavors, presentations, and assignments. On that day, their efforts, all contained within a comprehensive poster presentation, were met with a deep appreciation. Members of CCADD also attended the ceremony to celebrate the completion of their internships.

As we congratulate their accomplishments, we also look forward with anticipation to their future as independent researchers.