Assoc Prof Dr. Ming Chu Cheng, National Pingtung University of Science & Technology, Taiwan
Professional Profile
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Summary 📚
Dr. Ming-Chu Cheng is an esteemed Associate Professor at National Pingtung University of Science & Technology, specializing in veterinary microbiology and immunology with a focus on avian diseases. With a robust background in veterinary medicine and extensive experience in research and teaching, Dr. Cheng has significantly contributed to the understanding and control of avian influenza and other poultry diseases in Taiwan.
Education 🎓
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), National Taiwan University, 2002-2010
- Master of Veterinary Medicine (MVM), National Taiwan University, 1989-1991
Professional Experience 🏫
- Associate Professor (2017/8 – Present)
Department of Veterinary Medicine, National Pingtung University of Science & Technology
- Director (2019/8 – Present)
Animal Disease Diagnosis Center, NPUST
- Researcher-cum-Director (2014 – 2017/7)
Epidemiology Division, Animal Health Research Institute, Council of Agriculture, Executive Yuan
- Researcher (2013 – 2014)
Hog Cholera Research Division, Animal Health Research Institute, Council of Agriculture, Executive Yuan
- Researcher (2009 – 2013)
Epidemiology Division, Animal Health Research Institute, Council of Agriculture, Executive Yuan
- Associate Researcher (2003 – 2009)
Epidemiology Division, Animal Health Research Institute, Council of Agriculture, Executive Yuan
- Assistant Researcher (1999 – 2003)
Epidemiology Division, Animal Health Research Institute, Council of Agriculture, Executive Yuan
Research Interests 🔬
- Avian Influenza Virology and Immunology 🦠
Extensive research on avian influenza multi-subtypes, virological surveillance in migratory birds, and vaccine development.
- Chicken Infectious Bronchitis Virus 🐔
Molecular genotype and pathogenicity studies.
- Marek’s Disease Viruses 🧬
Research on virulence genes and vaccine efficacy to improve poultry health.
- Chicken Anemia Virus Pathogenesis 🐥
Investigating infection impacts in chickens over three weeks old.
- Natural Plant Extracts 🌿
Exploring antiviral and anticoccidial properties in poultry.
Publication Top Noted📝
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Title: Circulating hypervirulent Marek’s disease viruses in vaccinated chicken flocks in Taiwan by genetic analysis of meq oncogene
- Authors: Cheng, M.-C.; Lai, G.-H.; Tsai, Y.-L.; Lien, Y.-Y.
- Journal: PLoS ONE
- Volume: 19
- Issue: 5 (May)
- Article ID: e0303371
- Year: 2024
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Title: Prevalence and Risk Factors of Zoonotic Dermatophyte Infection in Pet Rabbits in Northern Taiwan
- Authors: Chang, C.-C.; Wechtaisong, W.; Chen, S.-Y.; Lien, Y.-Y.; Tsai, Y.-L.
- Journal: Journal of Fungi
- Volume: 8
- Issue: 6
- Pages: 627
- Year: 2022
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Title: Genetic diversity of avian paramyxoviruses isolated from wild birds and domestic poultry in Taiwan between 2009 and 2020
- Authors: Liu, Y.-P.; Lee, F.; Cheng, M.-C.; Chiou, C.-J.; Tsai, H.-J.
- Journal: Journal of Veterinary Medical Science
- Volume: 84
- Issue: 3
- Pages: 378–389
- Year: 2022
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Title: Oral inoculation of specific-pathogen-free chickens with chicken anemia virus induces dose-dependent viremia and transient anemia
- Authors: Tongkamsai, S.; Lee, M.-S.; Tsai, Y.-L.; Cheng, M.-C.; Lien, Y.-Y.
- Journal: Pathogens
- Volume: 8
- Issue: 3
- Article ID: 141
- Year: 2019
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Title: Persistent infection with chicken anemia virus in 3-week-old chickens induced by inoculation of the virus by the natural route
- Authors: Tsai, Y.-L.; Tongkamsai, S.; Lee, M.-S.; Chaung, H.-C.; Lien, Y.-Y.
- Journal: Pathogens
- Volume: 8
- Issue: 2
- Article ID: 48
- Year: 2019