Dr. Woojae Choi | Livestock Award | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Woojae Choi | Livestock Award | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Woojae Choi, Seoul National University, South Korea

Dr. Woojae Choi, DVM, Ph.D., is a seasoned expert in farm animal reproduction and reproductive biotechnology, currently serving as a Teaching Assistant at the Farm Animal Clinical Training and Research Center at Seoul National University in Pyeongchang, South Korea. he completed his Ph.D. in Theriogenology and Biotechnology at Seoul National University in 2017, focusing his thesis on producing cloned embryos using PRNP-knockout fibroblasts. His research interests lie in reproductive disorders in cattle, embryo production both in vivo and in vitro, and the integration of smart farming technologies to enhance animal health and productivity. With a background that spans teaching and research roles in both Korea and Japan, Dr. Choi brings a wealth of expertise to his work in advancing farm animal clinical practices and reproductive management strategies.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award: Woojae Choi, DVM, Ph.D.

Research Background and Expertise
Dr. Woojae Choi’s research focuses on farm animal reproduction, reproductive disorders in cattle, and embryo production, which are key areas in veterinary medicine and biotechnology. His expertise extends to the application of smart farming technologies to monitor animal health, a critical area for advancing agricultural and veterinary sciences. The depth of his research spans both in vivo and in vitro studies, addressing both practical and technological challenges in the field.

Education:

  • Ph.D. in Veterinary Medicine, Seoul National University, Republic of Korea, February 2017
    • Department of Theriogenology and Biotechnology, College of Veterinary Medicine
    • Ph.D. thesis: “Production of cloned embryos using PRNP-knockout fibroblasts”
  • B.S. in Veterinary Medicine, Chungbuk National University, Republic of Korea, February 2010
    • College of Veterinary Medicine

Work Experience:

  • 2024 – Present: Teaching Assistant
    • Farm Animal Clinical Training and Research Center, College of Veterinary Medicine, Seoul National University, Pyeongchang, Republic of Korea
  • 2018 – 2024: Teaching Assistant
    • Farm Animal Clinical Training and Research Center, College of Veterinary Medicine, Seoul National University, Pyeongchang, Republic of Korea
  • 2017 – 2018: Visiting Researcher for Large Animal Clinics
    • Japanese Veterinary Medical Association, Tokyo, Japan
    • Yamaguchi University, Yamaguchi, Japan
  • 2015 – 2017: Teaching Assistant
    • Farm Animal Clinical Training and Research Center, College of Veterinary Medicine, Seoul National University, Pyeongchang, Republic of Korea

Research Interests:

  • Farm animal reproduction
  • Reproductive disorders in cattle
  • In vivo and in vitro production of cattle embryos
  • Smart farming technologies for managing animal health and productivity

Publication top Notes:

The Detection of Physiological Changes Using a Triaxial Accelerometer and Temperature Sensor-Equipped Bolus-Type Biosensor in Calves

Analysis of Acute Phase Response Using Acute Phase Proteins Following Simultaneous Vaccination of Lumpy Skin Disease and Foot-and-Mouth Disease

Application of tenotomy on Korean native cattle (Hanwoo) with spastic paresis symptoms in the field

Identification AAVS1 -like locus from the porcine genome and site-specific integration of recombinase-mediated cassette exchange using CRISPR/Cas9

Surgical Correction of Bilateral Gastrocnemius Muscle Rupture and Its Prognosis in a Korean Native Calf

Evaluation of Corpus Luteum and Plasma Progesterone the Day before Embryo Transfer as an Index for Recipient Selection in Dairy Cows