Korean-American Professional Association in Life Sciences (KAPAL) is a non-profit organization open to anyone who is interested in learning life science, sharing knowledge, and contributing to the development of all areas of life science. We are organizing many social and scientific events to share expertise and experience and to build professional networks among the broad range of experts in life sciences. Our organization is open to all professionals in all ethnic groups, and spur social/scientific events with diverse organizations related to life sciences. The organization’s three main goals are following: 1) To promote exchange of knowledge and experience among Korean-American professionals in the life science industries, academia, and research institutes in the United States, 2) To facilitate constructive networks and spur collaborations among diverse professionals in life sciences 3) To cultivate young scientists and experts for their success and contribution to life sciences