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Korea Drug Development Fund to Speak at YAFO ACCESS ASIA BD Forum @ JPM 2026

January 11, 2026 (InterContinental San Francisco) — We’re pleased to announce that Ellen Jooyeon Kim, Global Partnership & BD Director at Korea Drug Development Fund, will speak at the ACCESS ASIA BD Forum @ JPM 2026.

ACCESS ASIA, hosted by YAFO, builds on the success of ACCESS CHINA, expanding Asia’s leading cross-border biotech platform to connect innovators with global pharma, investors, and strategic partners. Taking place on January 11, 2026, at the InterContinental San Francisco, the forum provides a global stage for Asian biotech companies to showcase their innovation, foster partnerships, and explore new business development opportunities. View more information at: https://biotochina.org/

About the speaker

Currently leading the Global Partnership & Business Development Division at the Korea Drug Development Fund (KDDF), the largest government-backed fund in Korea. KDDF is a non-profit organization that goes beyond grant funding to provide strategic support for drug development, including investment guidance, business development connections, and tailored programs that accelerate the commercialization and global partnering of innovative therapeutics. Skilled at aligning organizational goals with strategic outcomes, designing and upgrading programs to maximize impact, and rapidly identifying high-value partnerships. Combines deep scientific insight with strategic planning and commercial acumen to accelerate innovation. Passionate about fostering collaboration across academia, industry, and investors.

About ACCESS ASIA BD Forum @ JPM 2026

ACCESS ASIA BD Forum @ JPM is scheduled to be held on January 11, 2026, at the InterContinental San Francisco, alongside the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference Week.

This full-day forum will feature keynote speeches, panel discussions, corporate presentations, company showcases, and 1-on-1 partnering meetings connecting Asia’s leading biotech innovators with global pharma, investors, and strategic partners.

Conference Name: ACCESS ASIA BD Forum @ JPM 2026
Date & Venue: January 11, 2026 | InterContinental San Francisco
View more information at: https://biotochina.org/

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Wendi Xiang | Wxiang@yafocapital.com