Biophotonics and Nanomedicine Laboratory
(Prof. Sehoon Kim)

By discovering novel bio-nano materials necessary for the development of integrative technologies of molecular imaging and nanomedicine, BNL aims to develop cutting-edge diagnostic and treatment technologies. It will enable accurate diagnosis of incurable diseases, including cancer, and implementation of patient-tailored treatments through multidisciplinary integrative research in medical engineering and pharmaceutical sciences.

About

Welcome to Biophotonics and Nanomedicine Laboratory!

In Biophotonics and Nanomedicine Laboratory (BNL), we developed organic/inorganic biophotonics nanomaterials and applied them to in-vitro diagnostic sensors, molecular imaging, and photodynamic/photothermal therapy, and synthesized nanomedicine transporters and applied to cell and animal model. We collaborate with various domestic/international researchers and are affiliated with the Chemical and Biological Integrative Research Center at KIST, KIST school in UST, and KU-KIST Graduate School of Converging Science and Technology. As a laboratory that conducts multidisciplinary convergence research such as chemistry, biology, optics, etc., students, interns, and postdoctoral researchers with diverse majors are conducting research together.

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Research

"Development of technologies that can practically be used in a variety of medical applications, such as treatment and diagnosis, with nano-sized optical materials and drug carriers” is the ultimate goal of BNL :

the process begins with synthesis & fundamental study of nanomaterial continues with cell & animal experiments and ends up with a clinical trial. We collaborate with BioACTs, DR.Nano, Seoul National University Hospital, and other leading companies & facilities to make sure our research can be turned into a valuable medical tool.

Biophotonics

The term biophotonics denotes a combination of biology and photonics, with photonics being the science and technology of generation, manipulation, and detection of photons, the quantum unit of light.

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Nanomedicine

Nanomedicine is the medical application of nanotechnology. Nanomedicine ranges from the medical applications of nanomaterials and biological devices to nanoelectronic biosensors.

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