About the Institute

Institute introduction

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

Dong-Hun Lee, Director, Institute for Translational Medicine

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

Laboratory Research

With more than 900 types of advanced analytical instruments, we systematically support
biomedical research through the central and genomics laboratories.

Preclinical experiments

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

Laboratory Safety Management

We systematically manage the safety of researchers
and the experimental environment, and operate
safety-compliance and risk-prevention systems.

BioBank

BioBank

We collect, store, and distribute human-derived biological resources to provide foundational
resources for biomedical research and support precision-medicine research.

Education support

Education Support

Through experimental-technique training, workshops, and QC/QA programs for researchers,
we enhance research capability and reliability.

Data analysis

Data Analysis

Through the collection, analysis, and reporting of research data, we contribute
to medical advancement and handle specialized research-analysis tasks.