Nano andArtificialBiotechnologyLab
Korea University Sejong · Biotechnology & Bioinformatics
The Nano & Artificial Biotechnology Laboratory (NABL) is part of the Department of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics at Korea University, Sejong Campus, led by Prof. Seung Pil Pack. We design artificial biomolecules and biomolecular assemblies, and study the principles that govern them — affinity, self-organization, aggregation, cohesive variability, phase behavior, and biological timing.
From single molecules to bio-macromolecules — we design bio systems at the nanoscale.
We design biomolecules from small to large scale to create new bio-functions and bio-regulation systems at the nano-scale, extending toward artificial life.
Each letter of NABL stands for one of our four research areas.
신규 바이오의약과 나노바이오 집합체 설계
We discover and design aptamers, nanobodies, DNA/RNA–protein conjugates and DNA nano-frames, and assemble them into bio-supramolecules and nanoclusters for next-generation biomedicines, biosensors and drug delivery systems.
노화제어 연구와 시간생물학
We study how the biological clock shapes health and age-related diseases, and develop strategies to prevent, slow and reverse aging through virtual and physical AI screening, functional foods, drug repurposing and digital health.
바이오미네랄(생광물)화와 재생의학
We study how organisms such as diatoms form bio-silica and bio-calcium minerals, and apply these principles to regenerative materials for bone, skin and muscle and to bio-coating design.
액체 상 제어와 기후환경 바이오기술
We control liquid-phase behaviors of biomolecules, including biomolecular condensates, phase separation and coacervates, and develop aggregation/flocculation, microalgae and biocatalyst technologies for climate and environmental challenges.
We aim to turn molecular-level design principles into technologies that reach people: medicines and diagnostics, regenerative materials, and solutions for climate and the environment.