Advancing Animal Wellness through Evidence-Based Clinical Nutrition
근거 중심의 영양학으로 반려동물의 삶의 질을 혁신하다
We combine precision diagnostics — NGS microbiome sequencing, metabolomics, and rigorous clinical trials — with a foundational commitment to accurate body and muscle condition assessment (BCS/MCS).
- 13+
- Years Clinical Experience
- NGS
- Microbiome Analysis
- LC-MS
- Metabolomics Platform
- ACVIM
- Global Network
Explore the Lab
From cutting-edge research to career pathways and global partnerships — discover what makes Back to Basic a leading veterinary nutrition laboratory.
About the Lab
Meet Prof. Hyungkyu Chae (채형규), PhD (SNU), with 13 years of internal medicine clinical experience. Discover our mission, values, and the people behind the research.
Research Areas
From gut microbiome sequencing (NGS) to metabolomics (LC-MS/HPLC) and clinical trials for CKD, oncology, and allergy — evidence-based, precision nutrition.
Career Pathways
Three tracks: clinical specialists at VMTH, industry leaders at global pet food companies, and research scientists at national institutes.
International Network
Collaborations with DACVN-certified specialists worldwide. Active presence at ACVIM, ESVCN, and WSAVA Nutrition committee meetings.
"Back to the Basic"
Before prescribing any diet or supplement, we first ask a fundamental question: what does this individual animal actually need?
Body Condition Score (BCS) and Muscle Condition Score (MCS) are the cornerstones of our clinical assessment. By returning to these basics — and layering precision tools on top — we create nutrition plans grounded in reality, not marketing.
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