The Department of Biological Sciences at KAIST is unique in that it is deeply rooted in both fundamental and applied fields of study, allowing it to play a key role in driving the 21st-century bio-revolution. Through the development of impactful theoretical knowledge and its application in bio-pharmaceutical research, the department is committed to addressing major global challenges such as human health, infectious diseases, the environment, food security, and climate change—paving the way for the Post-Bio era.

In recent years, the department has actively recruited outstanding young faculty in core fields, strengthening its competitiveness in cutting-edge biological research. Particular focus has been placed on high-value areas such as the development of human disease models and disease mechanism research, functional genomics and applied research, nanotechnology and biomaterials, and new drug discovery. As interdisciplinary research between biotechnology and traditional engineering fields such as electrical, electronic, nuclear, chemical, mechanical, and materials engineering continues to grow, the Department of Biological Sciences at KAIST is also expanding its horizons accordingly.

By constantly pursuing innovation in education and developing its advanced research infrastructure, the department is striving towards a virtuous cycle of education, research, and entrepreneurship. The department’s goal is to become one of the top 10 biology departments in the world by 2030 and to distinguish itself through the discovery of profound biological theories and the development of life-saving therapeutics.