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
- Digital Bioinformatics Research Group
- Disease Target Research Group
- Protein Structure/Interaction Research Group
- Cell Therapy/Drug Delivery Research Group
- Bio-EM Imaging Translational Research Group
- MRI Imaging Translational Research Group
- Aging Research Group
- Biomedical Research (Metropolitan Center)
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