List of Diagnostics Companies in South Korea - 21

3billion is revolutionizing the existing methods and procedures to enable more people to benefit from faster and much accurate diagnosis at an affordable cost. [Who is 3billion?] - 3billion provides an AI-driven clinical diagnostic testing on all 20,000+ genes encompassing 7,000+ rare genetic diseases for patients and physicians in need. - 3billion reanalyzes the undiagnosed patients’ genomic data every day without any additional charge. About 10% of undiagnosed patients can receive diagnosis by reanalysis. - More than 40,000 rare diseases patients from more than 60 countries have been tested. - More than 93% of acceptance rate on the 3billion’s test report by physicians. - 3billion has been collaborating with 100 medical institutions across 33 countries to make a diagnosis for rare disease patients. [Core Technology Features] - 3billion has expertise in medical genetics. We have streamlined the analysis pipeline using an automated variant prioritization system and are currently leading diagnostic technology by developing a pathogenicity prediction model of human variants. - 3billion devised a variant interpretation system, EVIDENCE, to automate the process. With the help of EVIDENCE, the variant interpretation takes less than 5 minutes per patient on average. - The EVIDENCE produces consistent variant interpretation according to the current medical guideline, ACMG-AMP interpretation guideline. 3billion's medical geneticist gives the diagnosis and confirms reported variants by Sanger validation (Richards S et al, 2015). - The analysis reflects the latest updates on diseases and genetic variants on daily basis. If any diagnosed case is identified through reanalysis, 3billion provides a report without any additional charge. - We offer Whole Exome Sequencing (WES) & Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) for rare disease diagnosis. - Web-based portal service – easy access from all over the world. For any inquires, please contact us at support@3billion.io

Technology that leverages customer value. ALPINION's an innovative and recognized ultrasound brand ‘E-CUBE' principles (‘Extreme Clarity', ‘Efficient Workflow', ‘Ergonomic Design') reflect ALPINION's technological philosophy that provides customers with uniform image quality throughout the product lifetime. ALPINION has focused on acoustic engineering and front-end technology since we initiated our ultrasound business. There has traditionally been a strong focus on back-end processing in ultrasound; however, we shifted attention to the front-end with a focus on the signal quality sent to system processors. ALPINION focuses on continuous innovation in acoustic technology. ALPINION has developed a range of transducer array types and applied them to ALPINION's innovative E-CUBE series of ultrasound systems. Based upon proprietary superior acoustic technology, ALPINION continuously strives to expand the medical business from diagnostic ultrasound to therapeutic ultrasound.

Aptamer Sciences Inc. is a privately held biotech company focused on commercializing cutting-edge technologies for analysis of proteins, based on its proprietary aptamer technology platforms. Aptamer Sciences is dedicated to develop the aptamer technologies to generate high quality aptamer and in broad applications of research, diagnosis and therapeutics. Compared to conventional aptamer generating technologies, Aptamer Sciences has developed advanced aptamer technologies and thus can generate aptamers more efficiently with superior binding affinity. Aptamer Sciences has ongoing collaboration relationships with several industry partners. The Company also has research collaboration with several universities, hospitals and research organizations. Aptamer Sciences was founded in 2011 by researchers from POSTECH BIOTECH CENTER and is based in Pohang, South Korea. Aptamer Sciences is currently funded by aptamer service revenue and grants, as well as by investments from strategic investors.

BERTIS Inc.'s proteomics technology provides diagnostic services that detect cancer and various diseases in the early stages. Proteomics is a field that studies the roles of various proteins, their relationships, and their characteristics, and that can research proteins directly involved in disease occurrence and progression, using technology simultaneously analyze hundreds of proteins as accurate and exquisite. About 10 years ago, when there was no interest in proteomics in Korea, BERTIS Inc. pursued proteomics scientific research after seeing the global scaled potential. As a result, We have secured unique technology based on 25 million protein big data and A. I. and have grown into a leading proteomics company in Korea. And now, we are working hard to go beyond the Republic of Korea into a global representative proteomics company. We constantly communicate and endeavor with experts representing each field, including physicians, chemists, biologists, and engineers.

BIOINFRA is focused on helping win the war on cancer through cost-effective cancer screening. BIOINFRA Inc., established in 2001 at Seoul National University Cancer Research Institute has dedicated more than 15 years of research to develop an innovative in vitro cancer screening technology. In particular, under the leadership of Professor Chul-Woo Kim of Seoul National University College of Medicine, BIOINFRA developed the “Smart Cancer Screening Test”, a cancer screening test that effectively screens for cancer with only a few drops of blood. According to our proprietary research consisting of more than 20,000 cancer and non-cancer blood samples, Smart Cancer Screening Test correctly identified a meaningfully higher number of cancer and non-cancer blood samples when compare to blood-based, single tumor marker test. We are dedicated to delivering the most accurate results, providing physicians and the medical community with world-class service, and providing individuals with a convenient, cost-effective cancer screening solution.

Boditech Med Inc. has been developing products for in-vitro diagnostics and diagnostic reagents for the past 20 years by pursuing the value of a company called "Respect for Life"​. In particular, about 60,000 units of ichroma ™ readers are installed and operated world wide, and ichroma™ CRP (C-Reactive Protein) has secured its largest market share in China, showing a unique competitiveness. Boditech Med Inc. is leading the way in exploring new markets through the automation of on-site diagnosed immunodiagnostic devices and the development of new high-sensitive diagnostic reagents. We have built up our reputation successfully by carrying out various national R & D projects based on solid technology, experience, and human resources accumulated over the years. In addition, Boditech Med Inc. is developing a smart production system that integrates digital technology and IT technology to flexibly manage the production scale. All employees of Boditech Med Inc. is making every effort with pride that we are the top leader of BT-IT convergence industry in Korea.

Clinomics provides early diagnosis of cancer/diseases based on genome and pursues to overcome aging and diseases through liquid biopsy and Multi-Omics technology.COVID-19: EUA (02/2021)

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About Coreline soft We develop AI-based imaging diagnosis package, specializing in lungs. This includes lung cancer screening(LCS), COPD quantification, and coronary artery calcification (CAC) systems, we call it B3 systems, covering the 3 big diseases in thoracic imaging. More in-depth lung diagnosis products with analysis such as texture analysis for ILD/IPF and pneumonia detection including COVID-19 are soon to be expected.   √ The Official solution provider for the nationwide lung cancer screening program in Korea (K- LUCAS) from 2017, which is the 2nd state-level-reimbursed LCS program following the US from 2015 √ The Official solution provider of 4-ITLR project by the Nelson Team (Erasmus MC and iDNA in the Netherlands), which is a large early detection LCS Trial-based on B3 system. Two hospitals in Germany, DKFZ Heidelberg and Univ Hosp of Essen, are the members of this trial and our systems will be implemented in these hospitals from 2021. √ Imminent Official solution provider for the German Trial by multi-university hospitals which is a pilot project to prove a national support necessary for LCS in Germany. √ Our COPD systems are used by European customers such as NZ Leuven Belgium, Leicester Univ UK, Parma Univ Italy obtaining the appraisal as the best of breed for early detection, phenotyping, surgery support, and etc.

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IMB Dx is a precision oncology company focused on developing solutions for safe & accurate cancer diagnosis & monitoring. We created AlphaLiquid®, a minimally-invasive liquid biopsy method which requires only a single blood draw to detect cancer and monitor its progress. With AlphaLiquid®, we offer a comprehensive genomic profile of the tumor and matching therapies as well as clinical trial information. Since we began our research in 2014, our goal has remained the same: to make cancer diagnosis accessible and affordable to as many cancer patients as possible. For more information, please visit us at www.imbdx.com/eng/ or contact us at support@imbdx.com.

Clinical-stage Biopharmaceutical Company developing burfiralimab against Chronic hepatitis B and autoimmune diseases. Also Antibodies and small molecules are in the pipeline for oncological and immunological disorders.

InnobationBio Co., Ltd., headquartered in the Republic of Korea, is a biotechnology company having established two major platforms. Its R&D capabilities are utilized to develop antibody and cell immunotherapy for cancer treatment, as well as liquid biopsy-based biomarkers.

KogeneBiotech is a leading company in the in-vitro diagnostics industry and has developed the 1st SARS-CoV-2 Real-time PCR Kit in South Korea, January 2020. We are a representative with a significant contribution in the early diagnosis and prevention of the spread of COVID-19 successfully. KogeneBiotech – the first mover of the Real-time PCR assay – has developed more than 1,000 PCR Kits. As a result, we have established an extensive product portfolio in emerging diseases, clinical diagnostics, food safety, animal diseases, and pathogens. We strive to ensure and improve public healthcare while maintaining continuous cooperation with the government authorities, the national research institutes, the great hospitals, and medical centers.

Conquer Cancer through AI. Lunit is a public company that develops medical AI software for cancer screening and treatment. Lunit AI can empower you to enhance diagnostic performance. Our AI for chest x-ray and 2D & 3D mammography has been validated through 100+ publications in peer-reviewed journals such as JAMA Oncology, Lancet Digital Health and Radiology, and is now in use in 3,500+ sites globally. < Lunit AI Suite for Radiology > • Lunit INSIGHT CXR, AI Solution for Chest X-ray • Lunit INSIGHT MMG, AI Solution for Mammography • Lunit INSIGHT DBT, AI Solution for Digital Breast Tomosynthesis • Lunit CXR Triage, AI solution for Chest X-ray Triage *emergency department use, available in the US only *If you are interested in Lunit Oncology, please visit Lunit Oncology’s LinkedIn page.

MEPSGEN, a biotech founded by YongTae Kim and Robert Langer in 2019, develops microengineered physiological systems so called organ-on-a-chip and uses the manufactured systems to study pathophysiological mechanisms of key diseases and screen new drug candidates for the treatment. With these studies supported by the technologies, the company has its own multiple new drug candidates, representative ones of which target Alzheimer's and brain tumors. The company specializes in developing and producing a 3D cell culture Microphysiological System platform and in discovering new therapeutics using nanomedicine technology. The products and services include improved accuracy in evaluating new drug candidates and reducing cost and duration of the development. The company carries out fundamental biological research and drug candidate test in an environment equipped with an organ-level function of connected human tissues, rather than studying in a traditional in-vitro experimental model using 2D cell culture, thereby enabling researchers to further verify the findings in more pathophysiologically relevant environments. MEPSGEN is holding many patents, patents pending, and numerous IP licenses in the biotechnology field. For more information visit www.mepsgen.com [ Industry ] Drug Discovery Drug Delivery Biotechnology [ Technology ] MEPS-X series - 3D Microphysiological System platforms MST-X series - Microvortex System, Nanoparticle manufacturing platform MG-X series – Nanomedicine, Biomimetic nanomaterial-based targeted drug delivery platforms

NGeneBio Co., Ltd. is a leading company in molecular diagnostics (MDx) and companion diagnostics (CDx), which develops and provides next generation sequencing (NGS)-based in vitro diagnostics (IVD) panel and clinical analysis software (SW). NGeneBio was founded in October 2015, headquartered in Seoul, South Korea as a joint venture between Genecurix and Korea Telecom. The company launched NGS-based hereditary breast/ovarian cancer panel (BRCAaccuTestTM) with clinical analysis SW (NGeneAnalysisTM) in 2016. BRCA NGS panel for PARP inhibitor CDx test and solid tumor/hematologic cancer NGS panels will be launched, inclusive of clinical data analysis SW platform. The mission of the company is to provide clinically validated NGS based IVD/CDx products/services with convergence of innovative bioinformatics and SW development capacity for global market. For more information, visit www.ngenebio.com.

Founded in 1996, OSANG Healthcare is a leader in the In-Vitro Diagnostics (IVD) market and is one of the fastest-growing medical device manufacturing and distribution company in the nation, employing over 315 industry experts (52 in Research & Development/27 + PhD/MSc) We are at the forefront of manufacturing premium diagnostic devices, specializing in blood glucose, HbA1c, cholesterol, PCR testing solutions to over 110 countries worldwide. Our commitment to excellence was demonstrated during the pandemic when we became a pivotal supplier of COVID-19 test kits globally, showcasing our agility and dedication to public health. In 2023, we distributed 100 million COVID-19 Antigen Tests nationwide through Federal Agencies, and the only company in the world to be selected by National Institutes of Health(NIH) Independent Test Assessment Program(ITAP) twice for both OHC COVID-19 Antigen Test and COVID-19/Flu Antigen Test. Our goal is to be the premier researcher and developer of diagnostic sensors for a comprehensive range of diseases, ensuring a healthier future for all. Contact Us: sales@osangllc.com

ReCerise Therapeutics is a biotechnology company that focuses on developing first-in-class therapeutics and diagnostics targeting liver-specific proteins.

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