Gates' Visit Inspires Korea's Organoid Research Leadership

South Korea welcomed Bill Gates, whose special contribution to Korean press reminded us of our nation's profound responsibility and opportunity to advance global health.

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In his article, Gates urged Korea to do three things: to invest in proven multilateral health programs, to apply our innovation capacity to global challenges, and to remind the world of the transformative power of health and development investments.

There is one initiative that captures all three of these aspirations: the establishment of an International Organoid Institute under the auspices of the World Health Organization, in partnership with the Gates Foundation.

Organoid research represents a revolution in medicine. These "mini organs in a dish" re-create human biology in three dimensions, offering unprecedented opportunities for breakthroughs in infectious disease modeling, regenerative medicine, cancer research, and personalized therapy. From pandemic preparedness to chronic disease management, organoids are reshaping how we prevent, understand, and cure illness. The momentum for organoid science has grown rapidly in recent years.