Welcome to the homepage of the Medicinal Chemistry & Chemical Biology (MCCB) Laboratory led by Prof. Hak Joong Kim at Korea University!

Our research primarily focuses on developing novel targeted protein degradation (TPD) strategies and establishing an innovative DNA-encoded library (DEL) screening platform. By advancing these platform technologies, our ultimate goal is to discover effective TPD-based therapeutic agents for the treatment of cancer and mycobacterial infections. 

We welcome inquiries from motivated and enthusiastic students. We are currently recruiting graduate students (Ph.D. and integrated M.S./Ph.D. programs) for Spring 2026. Undergraduate students interested in the Undergraduate Research Program (URP) or research internships are also encouraged to reach out.

Contact: hakkim@korea.ac.kr

News!

[2025.07.18] We had a DEL joint meeting with Profs. Jung Min Joo, Nam Jung Kim, and Jaehoon Sim at KHU. Looking forward to continuing this productive and enjoyable collaboration

[2025.07.01] Undergraduate intern students initiated their research. Hope to have great experiences!

[2025.07.01] Sumin received the Poster Presentation Award in the 28th Korean Peptide Protein Society Symposium. Congratulations!

[2025.03.10] MCCB lab was awarded the Mid-Career Research Grant by NRF (annual ~￦225,000K for 4 yrs). Great start of 2025!

[2025.03.01] Hyun Tae & Ajin joined in the lab and became "official" MCCBians! Welcome very much!

[2025.01.10] Seungwoo's first paper was accepted by RSC Chemical Biology. Congratulation!