Prof. Dr. Yeonsu Oh | Epidemiology | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Yeonsu Oh | Epidemiology | Professor at Kangwon National University | South Korea

Prof. Dr. Yeonsu Oh, DVM, MPH, PhD, is a distinguished veterinary pathologist and professor at Kangwon National University, Republic of Korea, recognized for her contributions to zoonotic diseases, livestock virology, and veterinary public health. She earned her PhD in Veterinary Pathology from Seoul National University, following her undergraduate studies in Veterinary Medicine at Chungnam National University, and further broadened her academic experience as an exchange scholar at the University of North Carolina and Yale University. Her professional journey has been marked by significant milestones, including her role as a postdoctoral research fellow at the Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology before assuming her professorship, where she has consistently demonstrated leadership in research, teaching, and mentorship. Prof. Dr. Yeonsu Oh’s research interests focus on viral epidemiology, zoonotic spillover events, genomic surveillance of animal pathogens, and the development of preventive strategies against emerging infectious diseases such as African swine fever, lumpy skin disease, livestock tuberculosis, and SARS-CoV-2 spillover cases. Her research skills encompass advanced molecular virology, genomic sequencing, viral pathogenesis, epidemiological modeling, and cross-species transmission studies, supported by a strong network of international collaborations. She has produced a strong body of scientific work with 54 research publications, 388 citations, and an h-index of 9, with articles featured in leading journals such as Clinical Microbiology and Infection, Virology Journal, Veterinary Sciences, Pathogens, and Transboundary Emerging Diseases. Prof. Dr. Yeonsu Oh has also actively participated in collaborative projects with international teams that have contributed significantly to the understanding and prevention of zoonotic threats and veterinary diseases. She is a respected member of professional associations in veterinary science and biomedical research and has played an active role in academic leadership, mentoring students, and engaging in community-based veterinary health initiatives. Throughout her career, she has been recognized with academic honors and professional distinctions that highlight her contributions to veterinary pathology and global health security. Prof. Dr. Yeonsu Oh continues to lead impactful research addressing critical issues at the interface of animal and human health, advancing veterinary sciences with a vision that integrates education, innovative research, and international collaboration. Her achievements underscore her commitment to safeguarding both livestock health and public health, making her a prominent figure in her field and a deserving recipient of academic recognition.

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Featured Publications 

1. Consequences of Domestication on Gut Microbiome: A Comparative Analysis Between Wild Boars and Domestic Pigs — 2025 — Citations: 4

2. Assessing Post-Vaccination Seroprevalence and Enhancing Strategies for Lumpy Skin Disease Vaccination in Korean Cattle — 2024 — Citations: 8

3. Molecular Detection and Genomic Characterization of Samak Micromys Paramyxovirus-1 and -2 in Micromys minutus, Republic of Korea — 2024 — Citations: 5

4. First Trial of a Novel Caseous Lymphadenitis Inactivated Vaccine in South Korea: Experimental Evaluation across Various Animal Models — 2024 — Citations: 6

5. Suspected Human-to-Cat Spillover of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron Variant in South Korea — 2024 — Citations: 12

6. Etiological Agent and Clinical Characteristics of Haemorrhagic Fever with Renal Syndrome in the Southern Republic of Korea: A Genomic Surveillance Study — 2024 — Citations: 9

7. Tick Diversity and Pathogen Transmission in Daejeon, Korea: Implications from Companion Animals and Walking Trails — 2024 — Citations: 7