Areas of Focus
- Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus (PRRSV) pathogenesis, molecular epidemiology, infection and immunity, pathogenic mechanisms, and novel vaccine development
Work Experience
- 2020-Present Associate Professor/PhD Supervisor, Department of Preventive Veterinary Medicine, China Agricultural University
- 2015-2019 Associate Professor, Department of Preventive Veterinary Medicine, China Agricultural University
- 2010-2014 Lecturer, Department of Preventive Veterinary Medicine, China Agricultural University
- 2011-2013 Postdoctoral Researcher, Virginia Tech, USA
Academic Background & Achievements
- 2005-2010 PhD in Preventive Veterinary Medicine, China Agricultural University
- Author of one of the top 100 most cited veterinary articles globally
Publications
- Evolutionary Patterns of Codon Usage in Major Lineages of Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus in China, Zhou Lei *co, Yang Hanchun *co, 2021
- Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Modified Live Virus Vaccine: A 'Leaky' Vaccine with Debatable Efficacy and Safety, Zhou Lei *co, Yang H *co, 2021
- Attenuation of porcine deltacoronavirus disease severity by porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus coinfection in a weaning pig model, Zhou Lei *co, Yang H *co, 2021
Awards
- 2021 Excellent Thesis Advisor Award, China Agricultural University
- 2017 Excellent Thesis Advisor Award, China Agricultural University
- 2016 Da Bei Nong Outstanding Young Researcher Award
- 2016 Boehringer Ingelheim Annual PRRS Research Progress Award
- 2012 National Excellent Doctoral Dissertation Award
- 2011 Beijing Excellent Doctoral Dissertation Award