معرفی
Dr. Chengbo Yang is a Professor in the Department of Animal Science at the University of Manitoba, where he leads research on monogastric nutrition and gut health. His laboratory investigates nutrient absorption mechanisms, antibiotic alternatives, and functional feed additives to enhance livestock productivity and sustainability.
Education:
- PhD in Monogastric Animal Nutrition, University of Guelph
- MSc in Veterinary Science, Nanjing Agricultural University
- BSc in Veterinary Science, Nanjing Agricultural University
Research Focus: Dr. Yang's work spans gut chemosensing systems, nutrient transporter functions, and microbiome interactions in swine and poultry. Current projects examine calcium receptor signaling pathways, antimicrobial replacement strategies, and metabolic efficiency improvements to reduce environmental impacts of pork production.
Research Trends: Recent publications demonstrate consistent focus on gut barrier function, oxidative stress management, and microbiome modulation across 120+ studies. Works utilize advanced techniques like NIR spectroscopy and microbial genomics to address industry challenges.
Awards:
- 2023 Canadian Society of Animal Science Technical Innovation Award
- 2019 University of Manitoba Research Merit Award
- 2018 Rh Institute Emerging Researcher Award
- 2018 CSAS Young Scientist Award
Teaching & Advising: Teaches courses including Feeds and Feeding (ANSC 3150), Animal Physiology (ANSC 2510/2520), and Advanced Applied Animal Nutrition (ANSC 4570/7540). Supervises graduate researchers in nutritional biochemistry.
Laboratory: Directs the Livestock Nutritional Biochemistry Laboratory focusing on nutrient utilization mechanisms and functional feed development.
