<table class="infobox infobox-institution">
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<th class="infobox-header" colspan="2">Korea Brain Research Institute (KBRI)</th>
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<em>KBRI Building</em>
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<td class="label">Location</td>
<td>Seongnam, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea</td>
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<td class="label">Type</td>
<td>National Research Institute</td>
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<td class="label">Founded</td>
<td>1989</td>
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<td class="label">Parent Institution</td>
<td>Seoul National University</td>
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<td class="label">Website</td>
<td><a href="https://www.kbri.re.kr" target="_blank">kbri.re.kr</a></td>
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<td class="label">Focus Areas</td>
<td>Tauopathy, Alzheimer's Disease, Parkinson's Disease, Brain Mapping, AI</td>
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<table class="infobox infobox-institution">
<tr>
<th class="infobox-header" colspan="2">Korea Brain Research Institute (KBRI)</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="infobox-image" colspan="2">
<em>KBRI Building</em>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="label">Location</td>
<td>Seongnam, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="label">Type</td>
<td>National Research Institute</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="label">Founded</td>
<td>1989</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="label">Parent Institution</td>
<td>Seoul National University</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="label">Website</td>
<td><a href="https://www.kbri.re.kr" target="_blank">kbri.re.kr</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="label">Focus Areas</td>
<td>Tauopathy, Alzheimer's Disease, Parkinson's Disease, Brain Mapping, AI</td>
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The Korea Brain Research Institute (KBRI, 한국뇌연구단) is South Korea's premier national research institute dedicated to advancing fundamental understanding of brain function and developing therapeutics for neurological and psychiatric disorders["@kbri-home"]. Founded in 1989 and headquartered on the Seoul National University Seongnam Campus, KBRI has grown to become one of Asia's leading neuroscience research centers.
KBRI operates under the auspices of the Korea Brain Project, a national initiative coordinated by the Ministry of Science and ICT to position Korea as a global leader in brain research and neurotechnology.
KBRI's mission encompasses:
KBRI maintains one of Asia's most active tauopathy research programs, with particular focus on:
Tau Protein Biology
The AD research program encompasses:
Parkinson's research programs include:
KBRI contributes to international brain mapping initiatives:
The institute maintains active research in brain-inspired computing:
KBRI provides state-of-the-art research infrastructure:
| Facility | Capabilities |
|----------|--------------|
| Proteomics Core | Mass spectrometry, protein interaction studies |
| Genomics Core | Whole genome sequencing, single-cell RNA-seq |
| Imaging Core | Confocal, two-photon, super-resolution microscopy |
| Animal Facility | SPF mouse and zebrafish facilities |
| iPSC Facility | Patient-derived stem cell lines |
| High-Throughput Screening | Automated drug screening platform |
KBRI maintains extensive collaborations:
Domestic
| Researcher | Position | Focus Areas |
|------------|----------|-------------|
| Dr. Ji-Il Kim | Principal Investigator | Tauopathy genetics, MAPT |
| Dr. Min-Ji Lee | Principal Investigator | Tau aggregation mechanisms |
| Dr. Seung-Hyun Park | Principal Investigator | PSP models, drug screening |
| Dr. Jin-Ah Choi | Principal Investigator | Neuroinflammation, microglia |
| Dr. Kyoung-Hee Choi | Principal Investigator | High-throughput screening |
KBRI researchers publish extensively in high-impact journals:
KBRI receives primary funding from:
KBRI trains graduate students through:
KBRI hosts international visiting researchers:
KBRI maintains active industry collaborations:
The institute holds patents in: