Innovative Research Award

Yun Sang Cho is affiliated with the Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency in South Korea and works in infectious disease research spanning veterinary health, surveillance, diagnostics, and zoonotic risk. His publications address pathogens, vectors, honeybee diseases, equine infections, and One Health preparedness, linking laboratory evidence with disease prevention and monitoring. [4]

Abstract

Yun Sang Cho is a South Korean researcher affiliated with the Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency, whose work addresses infectious diseases affecting animals, vectors, and public health. His publication record includes studies of honeybee pathogens and mites, Coxiella burnetii detection, equine piroplasmosis, and zoonotic disease preparedness. These themes connect veterinary surveillance with diagnostic methods and One Health practice. His research demonstrates applied relevance to infectious disease monitoring, laboratory investigation, epidemiological assessment, and prevention. The documented scholarly profile reports 77 documents, 840 citations, and an h-index of 16, providing quantitative context for consideration under an Innovative Research Award recognition framework. research.[5]

Keywords

Infectious diseases, zoonoses, One Health, honeybee diseases, Lake Sinai virus, Varroa mites, Tropilaelaps mites, Coxiella burnetii, Q fever, equine piroplasmosis, tick-borne diseases, molecular surveillance, serological surveillance, pathogen detection, diagnostic assays, veterinary epidemiology, animal health, disease preparedness, infectious disease surveillance, public health.

Introduction

Yun Sang Cho is affiliated with the Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency in South Korea and works in infectious disease research spanning veterinary health, surveillance, diagnostics, and zoonotic risk. His publications address pathogens, vectors, honeybee diseases, equine infections, and One Health preparedness, linking laboratory evidence with disease prevention and monitoring. [1]

Research Profile

Yun Sang Cho’s research profile reflects applied infectious disease investigation across animal health and public health interfaces. Published work includes molecular and serological surveillance, pathogen detection, diagnostic assay development, honeybee disease studies, and assessments of zoonotic threats. This portfolio demonstrates an emphasis on evidence generation for surveillance, diagnosis, and prevention. [2] [3]

Research Contributions

Yun Sang Cho has contributed to research on Coxiella burnetii detection, equine piroplasmosis surveillance, honeybee mite and viral disease monitoring, and zoonotic Q fever preparedness. His studies combine field sampling, molecular methods, serology, and epidemiological interpretation, supporting effective preventive approaches to infectious disease detection, surveillance, and coordinated One Health responses. [3] [4]

Publications

Yun Sang Cho has published research concerning Lake Sinai virus in honeybees, Varroa and Tropilaelaps mite prevalence, Coxiella burnetii detection, and equine piroplasmosis. Representative publications show recurring interests in pathogen surveillance and diagnostic technologies, with studies appearing in PLOS ONE, Journal of Apicultural Research, Parasites & Vectors, and veterinary literature. [2] [3]

Research Impact

Yun Sang Cho’s research impact can be considered through both bibliometric indicators and applied relevance. The supplied profile records 77 documents, 840 citations, and an h-index of 16. His publications address infectious disease surveillance and diagnostics with implications for animal health, zoonotic preparedness, vector management, and One Health policy development. [1] [5]

Award Suitability

Yun Sang Cho’s documented research portfolio provides a basis for consideration for an Innovative Research Award within the Health Scientists Awards framework. His work demonstrates engagement with infectious disease surveillance, diagnostic development, vector and pathogen research, and zoonotic preparedness. Final award decisions should follow transparent criteria and evaluation of evidence. [1]

Conclusion

Yun Sang Cho represents an applied infectious disease research profile centered on animal health, surveillance, diagnostics, and zoonotic preparedness. His publication themes connect laboratory investigation with field monitoring and One Health priorities. The supplied bibliometric indicators and documented studies together provide a basis for recognition, while independent assessment remains appropriate.[5]

External Links

• ORCID Profile
• Scopus Author Profile 
• Publication Link
• Health Scientists Awards
• Google Scholar Profile

References

1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Yun Sang Cho, Author ID 16066666200. Scopus.
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2. Nguyen, T.-T., Yoo, M.-S., Truong, A.-T., Youn, S.-Y., Kim, D.-H., Lee, S.-J., Yoon, S.-S., & Cho, Y. S. (2024). Prevalence and genome features of Lake Sinai virus isolated from Apis mellifera in the Republic of Korea. PLOS ONE, 19(3), e0299558. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0299558
3. Cho, Y. S., et al. (2022). Prevalence and pathogen detection of Varroa and Tropilaelaps mites in Apis mellifera apiaries in South Korea. Journal of Apicultural Research, 62(4), 804–812. https://doi.org/10.1080/00218839.2021.2013425
4. Truong, A.-T., Yun, B.-R., Lim, J., Min, S., Yoo, M.-S., Yoon, S.-S., Yun, Y.-M., Kim, J.-T., & Cho, Y. S. (2021). Real-time PCR biochip for on-site detection of Coxiella burnetii in ticks. Parasites & Vectors, 14, 239. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-021-04744-z
5. Heo, J. Y., Cho, Y. S., Park, J. H., et al. (2023). Current Status of Q Fever and the Challenge of Outbreak Preparedness in Korea: One Health Approach to Zoonoses. Journal of Korean Medical Science, 38(24), e197. https://doi.org/10.3346/jkms.2023.38.e197