Korea University College of Medicine hosts lecture by Austrian neuropathology expert, Professor Adelheid Wöhrer
The event was conducted as part of the Research Nexus Program, which seeks to expand global research networks and promote international collaboration. Under the theme Establishing a Model for the Development and Evolution of Refractory Gliomas through Korea–Austria Research Cooperation, researchers from both countries discussed strategies for joint research to better understand the complex developmental and evolutionary mechanisms of treatment-resistant glioblastoma.
Professor Wöhrer, one of Europe’s leading neuropathologists, is widely recognized for her precision-medicine research integrating digital pathology with AI-driven analytical technologies. She is particularly focused on enhancing intraoperative brain tumor diagnostics using AI. Her team is developing an innovative diagnostic platform that combines Virtual Raman Histology with real-time Nanopore Sequencing to rapidly determine the molecular characteristics of tumors during surgery. This research is expected to contribute significantly to improving surgical accuracy and enabling the timely establishment of postoperative treatment strategies.
During her lecture, Professor Wöhrer explained, “By integrating a 3D neural navigation system with multi-site, multi-omics analytical technologies, we have identified spatial proliferation patterns and molecular heterogeneity in refractory glioblastoma.” She continued, “Based on these findings, we have proposed a novel early-origin and evolutionary model for glioblastoma, and we are exploring its potential application in precision diagnostics and personalized treatment.”
Professor Jason Kyungha Sa of the Department of Medical Informatics at Korea University College of Medicine, who hosted the lecture, stated, “The Innsbruck research team led by Professor Wöhrer aims to uncover the complex biological characteristics of glioblastoma through collaborative research integrating spatial transcriptomics and immune microenvironment analysis.” He added, “Korea University College of Medicine will continue to actively expand international collaborative research through interdisciplinary cooperation across neuropathology, radiology, oncology, and related fields.”
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