Bio
Research Overview
The Bio Division of the Korea Basic Science Institute (KBSI) conducts research focused on elucidating the mechanisms of various diseases and infectious diseases, as well as developing diagnostic methods and therapies, based on precise characterization of biomaterials and advanced bioimaging analysis.
In particular, aiming to enhance competitiveness in the field of bioscience and technology, KBSI promotes interdisciplinary analytical science research using state-of-the-art bio research equipment and infrastructure.
Furthermore, by securing core technologies and establishing research platforms for early diagnosis of diseases and therapeutic development, KBSI fosters collaborative research to help address national and societal challenges.
Research Groups
- Proteomics Research Unit
- Drug Delivery Research Unit
- Drug Target Research Unit
- NMR-Biophysics Research Unit
- X-ray and Cryo-EM Research Unit
- Biopharmaceutical Mass Spectrometry Research Unit
- Bio-Imaging and Translational Research Unit
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Research Unit for Molecular Structure and AI - Preclinical & Clinical Disease Research Unit
- Biometabolic Research Unit
- Multi-Modality Integrated Research Unit
- Aging Research Unit
Representative Research Equipment
Bio-HVEM
Ultra-High Voltage Transmission Electron Microscope for Biology
Cryo-EM System
Cryogenic Transmission Electron Microscope System
1.2 GHz NMR
1.2 GHz NMR Spectrometer
7 T Human MRI
7T Human MRI System