KRIBB is the only government research institute dedicated to biotechnology research across a broad span of expertise from basic studies for the fundamental understanding of life phenomena to applied studies such as new drug discovery, novel biomaterials, integrated biotechnology, and bioinformation.KRIBB will contribute to Korea's economic development and people's welfare and lives. We will make dreams become reality. We ask you to continue your special interest and your ardent support in us. - President Young Hoon Park. (Quoted from Website 7/14/2009)우리나라 생명공학 기술개발의 중추기관인 한국생명공학연구원은 생명현상의 근본적인 이해를 위한 기초연구를 비롯하여 보건의료, 식량증산, 바이오신소재, 환경정화, 신 에너지 개발 등 첨단 생명공학연구를 수행하고 있는 국내 유일의 바이오전문 정부출연연구기관입니다.(Quoted from Website 7/14/2009)