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AI-CRED Institute(AI Co-Research & Education for Innovative Drug)

To redefine innovative drug discovery through an AI-driven,

end-to-end integrated research framework

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OBJECTIVE Objectives

By integrating artificial intelligence with experimental data,
we advance the entire drug discovery continuum—from design and synthesis to validation and delivery—
thereby strengthening our capabilities in innovative therapeutics and emerging modalities.
At the same time, we systematically cultivate ambidextrous researchers
who can both understand and execute across the full drug discovery pipeline.

INTRODUCTION Director's Message

“Designing the future of innovative drug discovery through data and intelligence.”

Greetings, I am Hee-Seung Lee, Director of the InnoCORE AI-CRED Institute.
Drug discovery is a long-term and highly interconnected process that spans multiple stages, including design, synthesis, efficacy evaluation, and delivery.

At AI-CRED, we are building an AI-driven research framework that connects these stages into a continuous and coherent workflow.

Our research encompasses AI-based protein design, omics analysis, candidate molecule design,
drug delivery system (DDS) development, and preclinical studies.
By linking these capabilities through advanced data and computational infrastructure,
we aim to enhance both the precision and efficiency of innovative drug discovery.

Beyond technological innovation, AI-CRED also proposes a new model for how research is conducted.
Through a structure in which AI-CRED Fellows lead research in collaboration with multidisciplinary mentors,
we foster ambidextrous co-researchers equipped with both AI capability and biopharmaceutical expertise.

Leveraging the VISCON (Virtual IST Convergence Campus) platform,
we connect research capabilities and data across Korea’s four major Institutes of Science and Technology,
expand an open collaborative ecosystem, and continue to build a sustainable model for AI-driven innovative drug discovery and development.

Thank you.

IMPACT Impact

Technological Innovation

Strengthening core capabilities in AI-driven innovative drug discovery and emerging therapeutic modalities
Advancing an end-to-end integrated R&D framework connecting design, synthesis, validation, and delivery
Establishing a digital and automation-enabled multidisciplinary research model

Researchers & Research Ecosystem

Establishing a postdoctoral researcher-driven autonomous research model (AI-CRED Fellows)
Fostering ambidextrous researchers with integrated expertise in AI and drug development
Strengthening collaborative networks among the four major Institutes of Science and Technology (ISTs)

Societal & Industrial Impact

Enhancing public health by strengthening capabilities to address major diseases
Strengthening global competitiveness in AI-driven drug discovery and expanding international collaborative ecosystems

TALENT Ideal Talent

Ambidextrous: Researchers capable of integrating expertise in both AI and drug discovery

Creative & Autonomous: Researchers who independently identify, define, and solve scientific challenges

Collaborative: Researchers who drive multidisciplinary collaboration and engage actively in global research networks

FACULTY Faculty