1. Basic Information
Name: Shen Linyong
Gender: Male
Date of Birth: September 1995
Place of Birth: Linzhou, Henan Province, China
Degree: Ph.D.Title: Associate Professor
Research Focus: Dr. Shen specializes in poultry genetics and breeding combined with bioinformatics research. He comprehensively applies multi-omics technologies including 3D genomics and epigenomics, integrated with quantitative genetics methods to analyze the genetic mechanisms of complex traits. His work focuses on developing molecular marker-assisted breeding technologies and is dedicated to genetic improvement and new strain development of local chicken breeds.
2. Education
2021.09 - 2025.06Ph.D. in Animal Genetics, Breeding and ReproductionNortheast Agricultural UniversitySupervisor: Prof. Zhang Hui
2018.09 - 2021.07M.S. in Animal Genetics, Breeding and ReproductionNortheast Agricultural UniversitySupervisor: Prof. Zhang Hui
2014.09 - 2018.07B.S. in Animal ScienceHeilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University
3. Professional Experience
2025.07 - PresentAssociate ProfessorCollege of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University
4. Research Interests
Genetic analysis and molecular breeding of important economic traits in poultry
Conservation, evaluation, and innovative utilization of local chicken germplasm resources (Lueyang Black-bone Chicken)
Mining of functional regulatory elements based on 3D genomics and their breeding applications
Application of machine learning and multi-omics data integration in genetic analysis of complex traits
5. Teaching
Responsible for undergraduate courses including "Animal Breeding" and "Biostatistics."
6. Research Projects
Northwest A&F University Research Startup Fund2025-2028, Principal Investigator
7. Representative Publications
[1] Shen L, Bai X, Zhao L, Zhou J, Chang C, Li X, Cao Z, Li Y, Luan P, Li H, Zhang H*. Integrative 3D genomics with multi-omics analysis and functional validation of genetic regulatory mechanisms of abdominal fat deposition in chickens. Nature Communications, 2024, 15(1): 9274. (Nature subsidiary journal, JCR Q1 TOP, IF2024=15.7)
[2] Shen L, Yu J, Ge Y, Li H, Li Y, Cao Z, Luan P, Xiao F, Gao H, Zhang H*. Associations of Transcription Factor 21 Gene Polymorphisms with the Growth and Body Composition Traits in Broilers. Animals, 2022, 12(3): 393.
[3] Zhang H*, Shen L, Xu Z, Kramer LM, Yu J, Zhang X, Na W, Yang L, Cao Z, Luan P, Reecy JM, Li H. Haplotype-based genome-wide association studies for carcass and growth traits in chicken. Poultry Science, 2020, 99(5): 2349-2361.
[4] Zhang H*, Shen L, Li Y, Xu Z, Zhang X, Yu J, Cao Z, Luan P. Genome-wide association study for plasma very low-density lipoprotein concentration in chicken. Journal of Animal Breeding and Genetics, 2019.
[5] Jiamei Zhou, Shuping Wang, Linyong Shen, Yan Song, Zhiping Cao, Yumao Li, Peng Luan, Xue Bai, Hui Li, Hui Zhang*. CTGF Inhibits the Differentiation of Chicken Preadipocytes via the TGFβ/Smad3 Signaling Pathway or by Inducing the Expression of ACTG2. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 2024-08-23. DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.4c04233
[6] Dachang Dou, Linyong Shen, Jiamei Zhou, Zhiping Cao, Peng Luan, Yumao Li, Fan Xiao, Huaishun Guo, Hui Li, Hui Zhang. Genome-wide association studies for growth traits in broilers. BMC Genomic Data, 2022, 23, Article 1. DOI: 10.1186/s12863-021-01005-1
8. Representative Patents and Software Copyrights
[1] Zhang Hui, Shen Linyong, Zhao Liru, Li Hui, Chen Hengcong, Zhang Fuyang, Cao Zhiping, Luan Peng, Li Yumao. An InDel molecular marker for identifying or breeding low-fat broiler chickens and its application. Chinese Patent, ZL 2024 1 0824527.X, Authorized in 2025.
[2] Zhang Hui, Shen Linyong, Zhou Jiamei, Li Hui, Wang Shuping, Song Yan, Xiao Fan, Gao Haihe. A specific siRNA for inhibiting chicken CTGF gene expression and its application. Chinese Patent, ZL 2022 1 0171709.2, Authorized in 2024.
[3] Zhang Hui, Shen Linyong, Zhao Liru, et al. TADVisualizer Software V1.0. Software Copyright, 2024SR1212249, Authorized in 2024.
[4] Zhang Hui, Shen Linyong, Zhao Liru, et al. LoopVisualizer Software V1.0. Software Copyright, 2024SR1212620, Authorized in 2024.
9. Academic Honors
[1] National Graduate Scholarship, 2020
[2] High-Impact Paper Award in the Field of Animal Genetics, 2024 (Nature Communications paper)
[3] Top 10 Scientific and Technological Advances of Northeast Agricultural University, 2024
10. Contact Information
Address: College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University22 Xinong Road, Yangling, Shaanxi Province,
ChinaPostal Code: 712100
E-mail: shenlinyong@nwafu.edu.cn; sly18846814837@163.com
