On this page:

Learn, train, and collaborate at our Korea Bioprocess Design Center

Experience Thermo Fisher Scientific’s innovation at the Songdo Bioprocess Design Center (BDC), where we support comprehensive bioprocess development covering every stage from upstream to downstream biomanufacturing. From early-stage process development—including media and resin screening—to scale-up and pilot-scale manufacturing, we offer an integrated workflow that connects many stages of biopharmaceutical development. Empowered by Thermo Fisher’s global network and innovation, specialists at the Bioprocess Design Center can collaborate with you to accelerate bioprocess development. 


About the Korea BDC

Our Bioprocess Design Center in Korea features cell culture and microbial fermentation labs, media and buffer preparation areas, and purification and analytics suites—enabling a fully integrated biopharmaceutical development environment. Equipped with numerous instruments, our demo lab offers practical training and technical support from local bioprocess specialists.

 

The Korea Bioprocess Design Center is located on the 6th floor of the Songdo BT Center in Incheon. 

Locate us at

6F, Songdo BT Center, 56 Songdo Science-ro, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon, Korea 


Korea BDC offerings

Our Media Development Lab supports evaluation of media for cell and microbial culture using shake-flask systems. Visitors can receive basic training in media preparation and cell culture techniques.

 

Key equipment:
 

  • ​Gibco Feed
  • Dynamis medium
  • ​Peptone​
  • CTS OpTmizer T cell expansion SFM 

 

Experience the microbial culture process using bench-top fermentors, 30 L single-use fermentors, and centrifuge systems used in vaccine and gene therapy production. We also offer hands-on learning of GMP and non-GMP microbial fermentation workflows using single-use systems.

 

Key equipment:
 

  • Benchtop Fermentor​
  • Thermo Scientific Single-Use Fermentor
  • ​​Sorvall BIOS A Centrifuges​​ 
  • Ramina​​
  • Prima BT​​
  • Shaking incubator

 

Explore small-scale purification using chromatography resins and learn about impurity analysis and biosafety testing needed for biopharmaceutical QC testing.

 

Key equipment:
 

  • 3500 Genetic analyzer​
  • Veriti Thermal Cycler​
  • 7500 Fast qPCR system​
  • QuantStudio 5 qPCR system​ 
  • KingFisherFlex96 purification system
  • Automate Express DNA extraction system​
  • Resin

Designed to enhance understanding of single-use technologies, this area includes mixers, bioprocess containers, tubing assemblies, bottles, and temperature control units such as TCU and DHX.

 

Key equipment:
 

  • DynaSpin Single-Use Centrifuge
  • ​ALLpaQ outer container​
  • Smartainer​
  • Single Use Bioprocess Container
  • ​Single Use Mixer 
  • ​DHX Heat Exchanger​
  • Fluid Transfer Solutions
  • ​Powdertainer & Filling system
  • Plastic Drum 

 

 

Take a tour of the Korea BDC


As a biopharmaceutical customer experience and training center, BDC offers customized tours guided by our technical specialists. Visitors can explore complete bioprocess solutions—from cell culture and purification to quality analysis—in one place. 
 

Sign up for the BDC Training Program

Through the BDC Training Program, biopharmaceutical professionals can gain hands-on experience across many stages of the manufacturing process. Training sessions are customized through consultation with our specialists.
 

Robust continuous upstream processing

Learn how to successfully implement perfusion in your process. Discover advances in the field of perfusion media performance, as well as in single-use manufacturing workflow solutions. 

Bioprocess selection and economics—5,000 L DynaDrive bioreactor shifting the paradigm

See how the Thermo Fisher HyPerforma DynaDrive 5,000 L bioreactor offers the size, ergonomics, and flexibility you need in a bioreactor.

Early process development options and speed to clinic

The sustainable development of the biopharmaceutical industry depends on a constant optimization of the ratio between cost and time to clinic with respect to emerging candidate molecules attrition rate. Bioprocess development is one of the areas where time can be saved based on experience. Learn how some key early technology choices can positively impact your bioprocess development agility and time to clinic. 

Interested in visiting our Bioprocess Design Center?

Book an interactive lab tour with us!

 

Provide your contact details and our Bioprocess Account Manager will reach out to you to arrange your visit soon. 

 

Contact us
6F, Songdo BT Center, 56 Songdo Science-ro, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon, Korea 
Thermo Fisher Scientific Korea, Bioprocess Design Center 

Tel: +82-32-811-2712 

Email us: bdc.kr@thermofisher.com

Discover our global Bioprocess Design Centers

Explore Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Bioprocess Design Centers (BDC) locations worldwide. Experience comprehensive workflows, connect with specialists, and see how our bioprocessing solutions can help you achieve your goals.