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Currently, our society faces an urgent need for early response technologies to address chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) threats that may arise in various scenarios, including terrorism, disasters, and attacks. To tackle these challenges, the Next-Generation Biodefense Research Lab (NGBRL) was established in 2019 at the Korea Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology.
The primary objective of the NGBRL is to develop essential foundational technologies for next-generation preventive, diagnostic, and therapeutic systems. Additionally, the lab is dedicated to creating integrated wearable bio-defense systems capable of preemptive responses to potential future biological weapon threats and bioterrorism.
In this talk, I will briefly introduce the tasks and research outcomes achieved by our specialized research lab. Our main areas of focus include: i) Discovery of biomarkers for early detection of biological agents and the establishment of rapid toxicity and efficacy confirmation technologies. ii) Development of wearable sensors and drug delivery systems for effective evaluation of primate models, utilizing non-human primates to gather critical data for future soldier applications. iii) Specialized research efforts encompassing the development of biomarkers and cognitive substances for early detection, establishing mass production systems, constructing human-based modeling systems using stem cells, and creating and assessing wearable sensor systems and detoxification delivery systems.
By accomplishing these objectives, the NGBRL strives to provide early defense technology against biological weapon threats or potential attacks. Additionally, the lab aims to make valuable contributions to the national economy and establish social safety networks that safeguard the well-being of citizens.
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| Keywords | KRIBB, infectious diseases |
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