R&D CENTER
DR.UHFOUNDATION'sR&DCENTERisanintegratedresearchsystemthatresearches,validates,anddevelopsfunctionalbiomaterialsbasedonmicrobialfermentationtechnologyandbio-conversiontechnology.
Core Focus
It is structured to connect beyond the research stage to actual industrial applications.
RESEARCH FOCUS
Our research focuses on three core areas:
Functional Material Research
Research on functional biomaterial development
- 01Physiological activity analysis of natural materials
- 02Research on fermentation-based ingredient changes
- 03Exploration of functional substances
Microbiome & Fermentation Research
Research on microbe-based fermentation mechanisms
- 01Analysis of multi-microbial interactions
- 02Optimization of fermentation conditions
- 03Research on enzyme activity
Bio Conversion Validation
Bio-conversion technology validation system
- 01Analysis of ingredient structural changes
- 02Validation of functional enhancements
- 03Confirmation of metabolite generation
TRANSLATIONAL R&D PIPELINE
The structured framework through which our laboratory discoveries are scaled, validated, and translated into high-value functional commercial materials.
Botanical Selection
Identifying raw botanical species with high concentrations of therapeutic marker compounds.
Microbial Cultivation
Isolating and selecting specific probiotic strains that match the target substrate profile.
Conversion Synthesis
Running bioprocesses to biologically redesign compound structures for peak potency.
Safety & Efficacy Validation
Conducting In Vitro and In Vivo testing to clinically document biological activity.
Industrial Scale-Up
Standardizing extraction parameters to transition the validated material to commercial manufacturing.
TESTING & VALIDATION SYSTEM
Research results are validated through the following steps:
In Vitro Testing (Cellular Experiments)
- Functional efficacy analysis
- Basic safety evaluation
In Vivo Testing (Animal Experiments)
- Confirmation of biological responses
- Validation of functional effects
Bio Data Analysis
- Data-driven efficacy analysis
- Quantification of functional ingredients
RESEARCH STRUCTURE
The R&D CENTER is structured as follows:
ACADEMIC & INDUSTRY COLLABORATION
DR.UH FOUNDATION conducts research in collaboration with universities and research institutes.
- Joint industry-academia research
- Biotechnology cooperation
- Joint development of functional materials
R&D GOAL
- 01Discovery of functional biomaterials
- 02Advancement of microbe-based conversion technology
- 03Development of industry-applicable raw materials
- 04Securing global biotechnology competitiveness
RESEARCH INFRASTRUCTURE
Equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostic and bioprocessing instrumentation to validate biological compound transformation.
Supercritical Fluid Extraction
Extracts pure bioactive molecules using pressurized carbon dioxide, leaving zero solvent residue.
High-Throughput Bioreactors
Parallel fermenters optimized to monitor pH, temperature, and microbial growth dynamics in real-time.
HPLC Chromatograph (GC-MS)
Identifies molecular profiles and quantifies metabolites to standardize active compound concentration.
Anaerobic Cultivation Systems
Custom environments for the stable growth of delicate oxygen-sensitive gut and skin microbes.