The Lab of Animal Evolution and Ecological Genomics at Wuhan University, led by Huabin Zhao, is abbreviated as AEEG (pronounced /eɪ iː dʒiː/), which derives from the initials of Animal Evolution & Ecological Genomics. Additionally, AEEG can also be interpreted as "Aspire, Excel, Empower, Grow", symbolizing the pursuit of dreams, continuous progress, empowerment of others, and ongoing growth. The Lab was founded in February 2012, and primarily focuses on the research field of animal diversity and adaptive evolution.