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Tae Hyun Kim is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Animal Science at Penn State University, with expertise in Avian Biology and the Dorothy Foehr J. Lloyd Huck Early Career Chair in Avian Transgenic Biology. He has a Ph.D. in Genetics from the University of California, Davis, received in 2019, and also holds both a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science from Seoul National University. His research interests lie in functional genomics and genome editing, focusing on the development of avian model systems using CRISPR-based tools. He explores genetic engineering in poultry, aiming to identify pathways associated with economically significant traits. Additionally, his work seeks to understand the molecular mechanisms underlying host-pathogen interactions, particularly regarding avian influenza virus. In his professional experience, he has been a USDA-NIFA-AFRI-EWD postdoctoral fellow and has previously worked as a research associate at both Seoul National University and the Avicore Biotechnology Institute. He has published multiple impactful papers in the field, contributing to advancements in poultry genetics and functional genomics.
University of California, Davis • Davis, CA
USDA-NIFA-AFRI-EWD postdoctoral fellow, focusing on avian genomics.
University of California, Davis • Davis, CA
USDA-NIFA-AFRI-ELI predoctoral fellow in genetics.
Seoul National University • Seoul, South Korea
Research associate at WCU Biomodulation.
Avicore Biotechnology Institute • Seoul, South Korea
Research associate involved in avian biotechnology.
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