Who we are and what ties our research together.
NGics Lab studies how nutrition, genetics, microbiomes, and metabolism interact to shape animal growth, health, and production efficiency at Dankook University.
- Founded
- 2025
- PI
- Dr. Sungbo Cho
- Department
- Animal Biotech
- Pillars
- 03
Our Mission
NGics Lab develops nutrigenetics and integrated omics approaches for animal biotechnology. We combine controlled animal trials with genomic, transcriptomic, microbiome, and metabolomic profiling to understand the biological mechanisms behind feed efficiency, growth performance, and gut health.
Led by Dr. Sungbo Cho at Dankook University, the lab translates molecular insights into practical strategies for sustainable pig and poultry production.
Our Approach
Three pillars
What ties our research together
Nutrigenetics
We connect diet, genotype, growth performance, and nutrient utilization to identify practical strategies for efficient animal production.
Microbiome & Metabolism
We profile gut microbial communities and metabolomic responses to understand how feed interventions shape animal health.
Sustainable Livestock
We translate molecular findings into feed additives, low-protein diets, and eco-friendly systems for pig and poultry production.