Gene 1:1
Bio/MedInternship Goal
Interns will work on researching personalized health beverages through gut microbiome research and propose new products.
Company One-liner
“Gene1:1 (Gene-One-on-One) is a biotechnology start-up that focuses on utilizing human microbiome data to create healthy food and beverage products.”
Gene 1:1 is a biotechnology start-up focused on investigating the microbiome, which refers to the complex network of microorganisms present in the human gastrointestinal tract. These microorganisms are believed to influence various aspects of health, including digestion and mood. With the aid of microbiome data, advanced computational tools, and bioinformatics techniques, Gene 1:1 aims to uncover the connections between diet, microbiota, and individual health profiles. By gaining insights from this research, the company strives to develop personalized food and beverage solutions tailored to each customer's unique microbiome. This personalized approach aims to enhance the nutritional value of their products and potentially improve gut health and immune response. Ultimately, Gene 1:1's work contributes to a paradigm shift in understanding the relationship between food and health, emphasizing personalized dietary choices and individual well-being.
CEO & Mentors
Jinyoung Lee, CEO
•Korea Research Foundation Brain Research Specialist Committee Member (Establishment of the National 10-Year Brain Research Roadmap)
•Head of the Stem Cell/Regenerative Medicine National Research and Development Think Tank under the Korea Health Industry Development Institute.
•Business Development Lead of a listed bio-pharmaceutical company / genomics-based company.
•Enrolled Doctoral program in Basic Medicine and Biochemistry at Seoul National University.
Syllabus
Session 1-1
You will be introduced to GENE1:1, gain an understanding of the personalized healthcare industry, and comprehend healthcare services rooted in microbiome analysis. Moreover, you will summarize the landscape of the personalized healthcare sector and assist in the creation of a macro map.
Session 1-2
You will analyze startups that focus on ecosystem metabolism and microbiome services, gain an understanding of metabolism and diseases, and comprehend the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. Furthermore, you will share the analysis results from 'Team Fit' and formulate strategies. Additionally, you will be tasked with creating a questionnaire titled 'Identifying My Microbiome Type'.
Session 2-1
You will analyze the microbiome results (obesity, stress, irritable metabolic syndrome, constipation) and participate in the first ideation session for the new dietary plan based on microbiome data.
Session 2-2
You will be introduced to the "Jan-topea" service, receive an explanation about the dietary section with a deep dive into probiotics, and participate in the second ideation session for Jan-topea's new dietary plan, focusing on probiotics and their optimal combinations.
Session 3-1
You will be introduced to Gene 1:1's proprietary rice mold base and start creating new recipes using the rice mold base.
Session 3-2
You will have additional F&B reference search session and come up with a set of recipes targeting specific user groups separated, for example, into gut-brain axis, gut-skin axis, gut-heart axis groups.
Session 4-1
You will be thoroughly introduced to the guide for Gene 1:1's new recipe development process and try a demo recipe together.
Session 4-2
You will present newly created recipes to the team and the CEO and receive feedbacks on possible enhancements.
Schedule
Jun
20
2025
Fri
Jul
12
2025
Sat
22 days