Shenkute Goshme | Animal Breeding | Editorial Board Member

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Mr. Shenkute Goshme | Animal Breeding | Editorial Board Member

Researcher | Amhara Region Agricultural Research Institute, Debre Birhan Agricultural Research Centre | Ethiopia

Mr. Shenkute Goshme is a dedicated researcher specializing in animal breeding and genetics, with a strong focus on advancing sustainable livestock improvement strategies in diverse agricultural systems. His work centers on evaluating indigenous and crossbred animal populations, identifying key genetic traits that contribute to productivity, adaptability, and resilience under varying environmental conditions. Through systematic phenotypic and genotypic analyses, he contributes to the development of breeding programs that enhance growth performance, reproductive efficiency, and overall herd quality. His research also emphasizes the conservation and utilization of local genetic resources, promoting the value of native breeds in improving food security and rural livelihoods. He actively engages in applied research that supports farmers and livestock producers by generating practical, evidence-based recommendations tailored to regional production systems. His professional experience includes designing and implementing research experiments, analyzing genetic data, conducting field evaluations, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to address challenges in animal production. He contributes to scientific knowledge through technical reports, collaborative studies, and knowledge-sharing activities that strengthen the link between research outputs and real-world application. With a commitment to improving livestock productivity and supporting agricultural development, he continues to explore innovative genetic improvement approaches that balance production goals with adaptability, animal welfare, and long-term sustainability. Through his research efforts, he aims to enhance the genetic potential of livestock populations while ensuring that breeding strategies align with ecological conditions, farmer needs, and regional development priorities.

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Featured Publications

Goshme, S., et al. (2025). Positive deviance in adaptation to climate change through farmer-led practices in the Ethiopian Highlands. Climatic Change.

Goshme, S., et al. (2025). Estimation of individual crossbreeding effects and growth curve analysis for growth traits of Dorper × local crossbred sheep in Ethiopia. Livestock Science.

Zhengrong Yuan | Animal biological breeding | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Zhengrong Yuan | Animal biological breeding | Best Researcher Award

Professor | Beijing Forestry University College of Biological Sciences and Technology | China

Zhengrong Yuan is a professor at the College of Biological Sciences and Biotechnology, Beijing Forestry University, specializing in animal endocrinology, cancer bioinformatics, metabolism during hibernation, seasonal breeding, and genetic improvement of beef cattle. His research encompasses reproductive biology, genomics, bioinformatics, evolutionary and developmental biology, artificial intelligence applications in biology, and microbiomics. He has held postdoctoral positions and served as a visiting scholar focusing on muscle and fat differentiation and metabolism. Yuan has contributed extensively to the scientific literature, with publications on the ubiquitin-specific protease gene family in cattle, pan-cancer association analyses, gut microbiota and metabolic homeostasis during hibernation, and seasonal variations in reproductive and metabolic gene expression in wild animals. His work also explores the interplay between the gut microbiome and host physiology, as well as predictive genetic markers in livestock and human diseases, demonstrating a multidisciplinary approach bridging genetics, physiology, and computational biology. Yuan has led several projects funded by national and regional science foundations, investigating molecular mechanisms underlying musk secretion in muskrats, dairy mastitis, and functional genomics in livestock. He serves in leadership and editorial roles, including director of the Cattle Breeding Branch of the Chinese Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medical Association, post scientist in industry technology systems, review editor for Frontiers in Microbiology, and guest editor for Metabolites. His work integrates cutting-edge genomic and bioinformatic tools with applied animal science, advancing knowledge in animal physiology, reproductive biology, and disease resistance, while contributing to the development of innovative strategies for livestock breeding and management.

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Featured Publications

Gu, X., Chen, Y., Hu, X., Li, Y., Zhu, R., Li, H., Yuan, Z., & Wang, Y. (2025). Exploring autophagy-related gene expression in hepatocellular carcinoma via TCGA, GEPIA2, and HPA databases: Implications for prognosis. Journal of Hepatocellular Carcinoma.

Li, H., Hu, X., Wang, L., Gu, X., Chen, S., Tang, Y., Chen, J., Yuan, Z., & Wang, Y. (2025). The expression of ferroptosis-related genes in hepatocellular carcinoma and their relationships with prognosis. Journal of Hepatocellular Carcinoma.

Wang, L., Li, Y., Zhang, Z., Song, F., Zan, Y., Zheng, R., & Yuan, Z. (2024). Decoding the genetic code: Scientific exploration of the telomere-totelomere (T2T) genome. Current Bioinformatics.

Zhang, C., Wang, Z., Liu, X., Liu, X., Liu, T., Feng, Y., Yuan, Z., Jia, Z., & Zhang, Y. (2024). Akkermansia muciniphila administration ameliorates streptozotocin-induced hyperglycemia and muscle atrophy by promoting IGF2 secretion from mouse intestine. iMeta.

Xu, Y., Ma, Z., Wang, Y., Zhang, L., Ye, J., Chen, Y., & Yuan, Z. (2024). CuPCA: A web server for pan-cancer association analysis of large-scale cuproptosis-related genes. Database.