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Scott Kenney, PhD, is an Associate Professor at The Ohio State University's Department of Animal Sciences, with a 25% Extension and 75% Research appointment. He holds a Ph.D. in Animal Bioscience (Pennsylvania State University, 2008) and a B.S. in Microbiology & Immunology (Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, 2002).
His research focuses on molecular virology of emerging zoonotic pathogens, including SARS-CoV-2, porcine deltacoronavirus, hepatitis E virus (HEV), and African swine fever virus. He employs in vitro and in vivo approaches, using animal models such as pigs, ferrets, and poultry. Current projects include CRISPR-based genomic studies on coronavirus transmission and nanoparticle vaccine development.
His work emphasizes cross-species transmission, viral pathogenesis, and vaccine strategies. Key achievements include establishing animal models for chronic HEV infection and elucidating HEV host range mechanisms. Collaborative efforts include USDA-funded studies on coronavirus evolution and CRISPR knockout approaches.
Outreach activities include youth education on microbiology and extension programs at the CFAES Wooster campus. He maintains the Center for Food Animal Health and actively seeks new collaborations in teaching, research, and outreach.
