About ExoDiscovery

ExoDiscovery is transforming diagnostics through innovation, precision, and faster results

Precision diagnostics,
faster answers.
At ExoDiscovery, we believe that earlier detection and more precise monitoring lead to better patient outcomes. Our innovative technology harnesses the natural protective power of exosomes – cell-derived vesicles containing preserved genetic material – to provide unprecedented insights into cancer presence and progression.

Our proprietary platform offers 10,000x greater sensitivity than conventional testing methods, enabling detection of cancer-specific biomarkers with exceptional accuracy. This technology represents a significant advancement in liquid biopsy capabilities, with potential to transform how cancer is detected, monitored, and treated.

We're committed to making a meaningful difference in cancer care by providing physicians with critical information when it matters most. Through continued innovation and strategic partnerships with leading medical institutions, ExoDiscovery is working to ensure that our breakthrough technology reaches the patients who need it most.
Scientific leadership, from the ground up
Yoon Cho, Ph.D. , ExoDiscovery co-founder, pioneered the exosome-based detection method now published in ACS Nano, establishing the foundation for our revolutionary cancer diagnostics platform.
Our multi-disciplinary team combines expertise from world-class institutions including Stanford, UC San Diego, USC, Johns Hopkins, MIT, and Harvard.
Clinical partnerships with leading cancer centers validate our technology across diverse patient populations, ensuring real-world effectiveness.
Advisory board includes renowned oncologists, bioengineers, and industry leaders from Vanderbilt University Medical Center, MD Anderson Cancer Center, and NYU Langone Health.
Leadership Team
Kyu Lee, Ph.D.
Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Serial biotech entrepreneur who co-founded Clinomics ($200M+ IPO) and served as its CTO before founding ExoDiscovery. Previously worked at Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology as a genomics and bioinformatics expert. PhD in Materials Science and Engineering from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with expertise in in vitro diagnostics, genetic analysis, and microfluidics technologies.
Yoon Cho, Ph.D.
Co-Founder & Chief Scientific Officer
Pioneering researcher in liquid biopsy and professor in Biomedical Engineering at UNIST. Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry and recipient of the Presidential Medal for Scientific Excellence. PhD in Materials Science and Engineering from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with over 10 years at Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology. Full member of the National Academy of Engineering of Korea.
David Lee, Ph.D.
Chief Technology Officer
Expert in developing and commercializing in vitro diagnostics who led Lab-on-a-Chip projects at Samsung Electronics, including FDA approval processes. Previously worked at Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology developing Samsung IVD products. PhD in Chemical Engineering from POSTECH with recognition from both the Samsung Group and Korean National Industrial Technology Association for excellence in innovation.