Mr. Hengwei Yu | Animal Science | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor, Sichuan Agricultural University China

Yu Hengwei, hailing from Shaanxi, China, is a distinguished researcher at Sichuan Agricultural University. His expertise lies in animal genetic resources and breeding, contributing significantly to the field with 10 peer-reviewed SCI-indexed publications as the first author.

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Education

Experience

Yu Hengwei’s research tenure at Sichuan Agricultural University focuses on groundbreaking advancements in animal genetics and breeding, emphasizing scholarly contributions and innovation.

Award and Honor

Dr. Yu received the prestigious “Young Scholar Travel Award” at the 22nd National Academic Symposium on Animal Genetics and Breeding for his outstanding academic achievements.

Research Focus

Yu Hengwei specializes in exploring animal genetic resources and refining breeding strategies, driving advancements in the field with a profound emphasis on scientific innovation.

Publications Top Noted

• 1. Erucic acid promotes intramuscular fat deposition through the PPARγ-FABP4/CD36 pathway
     Year: 2025
     Authors: Hengwei Yu, Juntao Guo, Bingzhi Li, Jing Ma, Belete Kuraz Abebe, Chugang Mei, Sayed Haidar Abbas Raza, Gong Cheng, Linsen Zan
     Citation: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2025.140121
  2. Identification of key genes and metabolites involved in meat quality performance in Qinchuan cattle by WGCNA
     Year: 2024
     Authors: Hengwei Yu, Zhimei Yang, Jianfang Wang, Huaxuan Li, Xuefeng Li, Entang Liang, Chugang Mei, Linsen Zan
     Citation: Journal of Integrative Agriculture. DOI: 10.1016/j.jia.2024.07.044
  3. Milk Lipid Regulation in Dairy Goats: A Comprehensive Review
     Year: 2024
     Authors: Bingzhi Li, Yu Li, Wanqiang Tian, Belete Kuraz Abebe, Sayed Haidar Abbas Raza, Hengwei Yu
     Citation: Molecular Biotechnology. DOI: 10.1007/s12033-024-01283-7
  4. LEP inhibits intramuscular adipogenesis through the AMPK signaling pathway in vitro
     Year: 2024
     Authors: Shengchen Yu, Hengwei Yu, Jianfang Wang, Haibing Liu, Juntao Guo, Sihu Wang, Chugang Mei, Linsen Zan
     Citation: The FASEB Journal. DOI: 10.1096/fj.202400590rr
  5. Genome-wide analysis reveals genomic diversity and signatures of selection in Qinchuan beef cattle
     Year: 2024
     Authors: Hengwei Yu, Ke Zhang, Gong Cheng, Chugang Mei, Hongbao Wang, Linsen Zan
     Citation: BMC Genomics. DOI: 10.1186/s12864-024-10482-0
  6. Knockdown of NFIC Promotes Bovine Myoblast Proliferation through the CENPF/CDK1 Axis
     Year: 2024
     Authors: Jianfang Wang, Juntao Guo, Shengchen Yu, Hengwei Yu, Abebe Belete Kuraz, Diba Dedacha Jilo, Gong Cheng, Anning Li, Cunling Jia, Linsen Zan
     Citation: Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.4c01811
  7. Comprehensive Analysis of Transcriptome and Metabolome Reveals Regulatory Mechanism of Intramuscular Fat Content in Beef Cattle
     Year: 2024
     Authors: Hengwei Yu, Shengchen Yu, Juntao Guo, Jianfang Wang, Chugang Mei, Sayed Haidar Abbas Raza, Gong Cheng, Linsen Zan
     Citation: Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.3c07844
  8. The growth curve determination and economic trait correlation for Qinchuan bull population
     Year: 2023
     Authors: Yu Hengwei, Sayed Haidar Abbas Raza, Sihu Wang, Rajwali Khan, Amel Ayari-Akkari, Dalia Abd El Moneim Ahmed, Ijaz Ahmad, Muhammad Shaoib, Ayman H. Abd El-Aziz, Siddiq Ur Rahman
     Citation: Animal Biotechnology. DOI: 10.1080/10495398.2022.2111309
  9. The body weight heritability and the effect of non-genetic factors on the body measurement traits in Qinchuan cattle
     Year: 2023
     Authors: Yu Hengwei, Sayed Haidar Abbas Raza, Hailah M. Almohaimeed, Seham Saeed Alzahrani, Sahar Mohamed Alkhalifah, Almohaimeed Latifah Yasir B, Almuhimid Lama Yasir B, Linsen Zan
     Citation: Animal Biotechnology. DOI: 10.1080/10495398.2022.2154222
  10. Genome-Wide Association Study Reveals Novel Loci Associated with Body Conformation Traits in Qinchuan Cattle
      Year: 2023
      Authors: Hengwei Yu, Shengchen Yu, Juntao Guo, Gong Cheng, Chugang Mei, Linsen Zan
      Citation: Animals. DOI: 10.3390/ani13233628
  11. Integrated multi-omics analysis reveals variation in intramuscular fat among muscle locations of Qinchuan cattle
      Year: 2023
      Authors: Hengwei Yu, Jianfang Wang, Ke Zhang, Gong Cheng, Chugang Mei, Linsen Zan
      Citation: BMC Genomics. DOI: 10.1186/s12864-023-09452-9
  12. Integrative Analysis of Blood Transcriptomics and Metabolomics Reveals Molecular Regulation of Backfat Thickness in Qinchuan Cattle
      Year: 2023
      Authors: Hengwei Yu, Sayed Haidar Abbas Raza, Yueting Pan, Gong Cheng, Chugang Mei, Linsen Zan
      Citation: Animals. DOI: 10.3390/ani13061060
  13. Research progress of m6A regulation during animal growth and development
      Year: 2022
      Authors: Yu Hengwei, Sayed Haidar Abbas Raza, Zhang Wenzhen, Yang Xinran, Hailah M. Almohaimeed, Aliah R. Alshanwani, Rasha Assiri, Waheeb S. Aggad, Linsen Zan
      Citation: Molecular and Cellular Probes. DOI: 10.1016/j.mcp.2022.101851