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Chaeyoung Shin

Chaeyoung Shin

Chaeyoung Shin
PhD Student
Advisor: Dr. Min Du

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Where are you from?

I am from Seoul, South Korea.

What inspired you to pursue graduate studies in Animal Sciences at Washington State University?

I was drawn to WSU Animal Sciences for its strong research environment in growth biology and metabolism, particularly the opportunity to study how metabolic conditions influence reproductive function using in vivo and in vitro models.

What is your primary area of study or research focus?

My primary study area is reproductive biology and embryology, with a focus on mitochondrial function and early embryonic development.

What has been the most rewarding aspect of being part of the Animal Sciences community?

The supportive and collaborative environment, along with access to dedicated faculty who are actively engaged in mentoring and research, as well as opportunities to gain experience in both research and teaching.

Have you received any awards, nominations, or special recognition?

Yes. My article received recognition for distinction in scholarship from the American Physiological Society in the American Journal of Physiology Endocrinology and Metabolism.

Have you published any peer-reviewed manuscripts or key research findings?

Yes. I published a research article in the American Journal of Physiology Endocrinology and Metabolism, demonstrating that aerobic exercise attenuates Polycystic Ovary Syndrome development in mice by improving mitochondrial proteostasis and normalizing steroidogenic signaling pathways.