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K-BIGHEART
Leading K-Bio Health competitiveness through convergence research in biomedical engineering and biochips Korea Biomedical Institute for Global Health Research and Technology (K-BIGHEART)
K-BIGHEART
Korea Biomedical Institue for Global HEAlth Research and Technology
The Korea Biomedical Institute for Global Health Research and Technology (K-BIGHEART) is a POSTECH National Research Laboratory established to strengthen Korea's competitiveness in bio-health through convergence research in biomedical engineering and biochip technology.
- The National Research Laboratory (NRL 2.0) program fosters university-affiliated research institutes that pioneer world-first, world-class discoveries in basic research.
- K-BIGHEART is led by its founding director, Professor Luke P. Lee of Harvard Medical School and POSTECH.
- Building on convergence research across biomedical engineering and biochip technologies, the institute pursues world-class research in global healthcare.
Research Development Goals
Breakthrough Innovation in Global BIC chip Production Industry
Overcoming critical global healthcare challenges by building an pioneering BIC chip national research ecosystem
3 essential factors for healthcare transformation
The convergence of skilled people, robust infrastructure, and strategic partnerships.
Top-Tier Talent
POSTECHGovernment-funded research institute
Public research institute
Public research institute
Global Top 30 Research Institute
World Class Infrastructure
K-BIGHEART BIC Foundry
Global #1 BIC Foundry
Global Ecosystem in Translational Medicine
K·BIGHEART-Regional tertiary hospitals
-Global leading hospitals
-Corporate Partners
-Global leading hospitals
-Corporate Partners
Global Top 3 Partners
5 CORE BIC PLATFORMS
GBICsGlobal HealthBiomedical ICs
Ultra-fast, high-precision molecular diagnostics. Wearable Bio-ICs and telemedicine solutions.
OBICsOrganoidBiomedical ICs
Multi-organoid culture systems. Precision medicine based on digital human models.
CBICsGlobal HealthBiomedical ICs
High-efficiency, low-cost cell and gene therapy. Personalized precision therapy platforms.
MBICsGlobal HealthBiomedical ICs
Fluorescence probe molecular tools. Integrated diagnostic and therapeutic platform chips.
QBICsGlobal HealthBiomedical ICs
Quantum-enhanced ultra-precision molecular diagnostics. Electronic medicine and bio-health chips.
DIRECTOR
Director of K‑BIGHEART
National Research Lab Website
Luke P. Lee, Ph.D.
Prof. Luke P. Lee
Dept. of Convergence IT Engineering, POSTECH
Director of K-BIGHEART
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- Last Updated Date: August 18, 2026