Slavko Komarnytsky, PhD
Tel: +1 (704) 250-5459
Email: komarnytsky at ncsu.edu
Associate Professor, Pharmacogenomics
Plants for Human Health Institute link
North Carolina Research Campus link
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences link
North Carolina State University link
Department Affiliations
Food, Bioprocessing, and Nutrition Sciences link
Interdepartmental Nutrition Program link
Department of Plant and Microbial Biology link
Professor Affiliate
Catawba College, Salisbury, NC link
Short Bio
Slavko Komarnytsky is an Associate Professor of Pharmacogenomics at NC State University, specializing in metabolic health and the molecular mechanisms linking fitness, botanicals, and gut microbiome. His research has set trends in nutritional strategies, dietary supplementation, and innovative food concepts dedicated to bridging the gap between functional ingredients and health outcomes. Beyond the lab, he founded the Mobile Discovery program, which engages students and ethnic communities in global health research. Slavko has authored over 100 major scientific publications and gained broad support from government agencies and industry sponsors. He holds a BS degree from Kyiv University in Ukraine and a PhD from Rutgers University.
Location
NC Research Campus
Plants for Human Health Institute
North Carolina State University
600 Laureate Way
Kannapolis, NC 28081 google map
Plants for Human Health Institute is conveniently located within the North Carolina Research Campus in Kannapolis, NC (30 miles north of the Charlotte/Douglas International Airport CLT, 70 miles south of the Piedmont Triad International Airport GSO, and 130 miles south-west of the Raleigh-Durham International Airport RDU). Kannapolis is also connected to Charlotte, Salisbury, Raleigh, Washington and New York by daily Carolinian/Piedmont Amtrack service KAN.
Directions
Use 600 Laureate Way, Kannapolis, NC 28081 in Google Maps. Both street and deck parking are free. Please check in with administrative suite on the 1st floor (#1329) to obtain a visitor pass. We are located on the 3d floor, office #3230 (lab #3339).
Training
Let’s work together and make a positive impact on the world! Are you a student or a post-doctoral candidate with a passion for research? I am always on the lookout for talented individuals like you to develop a winning grant proposal to secure funding and support your training. However, I don’t work well with people who need micromanagement, lack curiosity, or don’t want to understand and learn.