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