World authority on adult stem cells (hematopoietic stem cells)
- Numerous top-tier publications in Cell, Cell Stem Cell, Nature Medicine, etc.
- World leader in the field with original research on the physiology and regulation of stem cells
President of the Japanese Society of Stem Cell Research for 10 years
President of the Japanese Society of Hematology and President of ISEH
Contributed significantly to academic development through active exchanges with scientists in North America and Asia
Rev. Song Yul-sup
Secretary for Bishops’ Conference on Pro-Life Activities/ Cheongju Diocese
One Million Signatures to Repeal the Mother and Child Health Act
Diocese of Cheongju Night for Life Events (2000-2012)
Training for Life
Organization: Korea Pro-Life Youth - 2010
Mass for Life - Myeongdong Cathedral, Monday near February 8 every year
Planned and executed the National Life Congress (July 9-11, 2010)
Changed to Life Week - The first Sunday in May is celebrated as “Life Week” every year
Campaign against emergency contraceptives
Counseling for teenage runaways and adolescents in risky environments (domestic violence, sexual assault, sex trafficking, etc.) during teenage pregnancies and support for childbirth.
Establishment of alternative schools for pregnant adolescents, living and educational support to help them combine childbirth and schoolwork
Life House
Sisters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul of Suwon
Helping mothers in difficult birth situations who fall through the cracks of government benefits (undocumented immigrant workers giving birth, divorced mothers in multicultural families, etc.) and serving as a home for babies at risk of abortion.
Provide medical care for single mothers, including prenatal and postnatal care and hospitalization.
Stabilize adoption referrals for children of single mothers and providing temporary care and housing for pregnant women in need of counseling.
