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Kwonil Jung is a Research Scientist at The Ohio State University, focusing on virology and infectious diseases in animal health. His work addresses viral pathogenesis, zoonotic transmission, and vaccine development, particularly in porcine and bovine systems. His research employs gnotobiotic models and molecular diagnostic techniques to study coronaviruses, noroviruses, and other enteric pathogens.
Key research areas include: (1) Porcine deltacoronavirus (PDCoV) evolution and cross-species transmission, (2) Immunomodulatory effects of probiotics and vitamins on viral infections, (3) Pathogenesis mechanisms of porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV), and (4) Development of temperature-sensitive SARS-CoV-2 vaccine candidates. His studies utilize advanced molecular tools like real-time PCR and in situ hybridization to investigate viral-host interactions in swine, cattle, and other animal models.
Publications highlight breakthroughs in understanding HEV zoonosis, norovirus infectivity modulation by microbiota, and synergistic effects of vitamin A on maternal immunity. His work bridges laboratory research with field applications, contributing to improved disease prevention strategies in livestock and public health.
Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the Food Animal Health Research Program at Ohio State's College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences.
