Translational Research Institute
About the Institute
A specialized research institution leading research and innovation.
We have built an integrated research environment based on four core research departments that connect basic research and clinical practice.
Director's Message
By building an innovative research environment that connects basic research and clinical practice,
we will open new horizons in biomedical research.
We sincerely welcome everyone visiting the Institute for Translational Medicine.
Based on world-class experimental infrastructure and expert personnel, the Institute drives new drug development and innovative research achievements, and continues to strengthen its global research competitiveness through domestic and international research networks.
Together with our researchers, we will continue to do our utmost to contribute to the improvement of public health and the advancement of medicine. We ask for your continued interest and support. Thank you.
Institute for Translational Medicine, Biomedical Research Institute, Seoul National University Hospital
Dong-Hun Lee, Director
Key Functions
Laboratory Research
With more than 900 types of advanced analytical instruments, we systematically support
biomedical research through the central and genomics laboratories.
Preclinical Experiments
As a GLP-certified and fully AAALAC-accredited institution, we support laboratory-animal
management and the development of new drugs and medical devices.
Laboratory Safety Management
We systematically manage the safety of researchers
and the experimental environment, and operate
safety-compliance and risk-prevention systems.
BioBank
We collect, store, and distribute human-derived biological resources to provide foundational
resources for biomedical research and support precision-medicine research.
Education Support
Through experimental-technique training, workshops, and QC/QA programs for researchers,
we enhance research capability and reliability.
Data Analysis
Through the collection, analysis, and reporting of research data, we contribute
to medical advancement and handle specialized research-analysis tasks.