Kwangcheol C Jeong

Kwangcheol C Jeong,

ASO PROF

Department: AG-ANIMAL SCIENCES
Business Phone: (352) 294-5376
Business Email: kcjeong@ufl.edu

About Kwangcheol C Jeong

Teaching Profile

Courses Taught
2012-2015,2022-2024
ANS6932 Special Topics in Animal Science
2016-2024
ANS6714 Current Topics in Microbial Physiology in Animals
2012,2015-2017,2017-2022,2020-2024,2022-2024
ANS6288 Experimental Techniques and Analytical Procedures in Meat Research
2017,2020-2022,2022
ANS6940 Supervised Teaching
2011,2013-2015,2015-2019,2017-2023,2019-2024,2021-2024,2023-2024
ANS6636 Meat Technology
2018
ANS6971 Research for Master’s Thesis
2017
ANS6905 Problems in Animal Science
2017
ANS4911 Supervised Research in Animal Sciences

Research Profile

Open Researcher and Contributor ID (ORCID)

0000-0003-4337-0426

Publications

2024
Application of behavior data to predictive exploratory models of metritis self-cure and treatment failure in dairy cows
Journal of Dairy Science. [DOI] 10.3168/jds.2023-23611.
2024
Bacterial profile of pork from production to retail based on high-throughput sequencing.
Food research international (Ottawa, Ont.). 176 [DOI] 10.1016/j.foodres.2023.113745. [PMID] 38163697.
2023
A genetic and virulence characterization of Brazilian strains of Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae.
Frontiers in microbiology. 14 [DOI] 10.3389/fmicb.2023.1280588. [PMID] 38075868.
2023
Advancing understanding of microbial biofilms through machine learning-powered studies
Food Science and Biotechnology. 32(12):1653-1664 [DOI] 10.1007/s10068-023-01415-w. [PMID] 37780593.
2023
Induced endometritis in early lactation compromises production and reproduction in dairy cows
Journal of Dairy Science. 106(6):4198-4213 [DOI] 10.3168/jds.2022-22846.
2022
Biofilm-associated heat resistance of Bacillus cereus spores in vitro and in a food model, Cheonggukjang jjigae.
International journal of food microbiology. 363 [DOI] 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2021.109505. [PMID] 34973549.
2022
Effects of choline chloride on the ruminal microbiome at 2 dietary neutral detergent fiber concentrations in continuous culture
Journal of Dairy Science. 105(5):4128-4143 [DOI] 10.3168/jds.2021-21591.
2022
Tracing the source and route of uterine colonization by exploring the genetic relationship of Escherichia coli isolated from the reproductive and gastrointestinal tract of dairy cows.
Veterinary microbiology. 266 [DOI] 10.1016/j.vetmic.2022.109355. [PMID] 35114536.
2022
Transmission of antibiotic resistance at the wildlife-livestock interface
Communications Biology. 5(1) [DOI] 10.1038/s42003-022-03520-8. [PMID] 35705693.
2021
A novel nanohybrid antimicrobial based on chitosan nanoparticles and antimicrobial peptide microcin J25 with low toxicity.
Carbohydrate polymers. 253 [DOI] 10.1016/j.carbpol.2020.117309. [PMID] 33278958.
2021
Diverse β-lactam antibiotic-resistant bacteria and microbial community in milk from mastitic cows
Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology. 105(5):2109-2121 [DOI] 10.1007/s00253-021-11167-4.
2021
Draft Genome Sequence of a Burkholderia cepacia Complex Strain Isolated from a Human Intra-abdominal Abscess
Microbiology Resource Announcements. 10(11) [DOI] 10.1128/mra.00091-21.
2021
Draft Genome Sequence of NDM-Encoding Klebsiella pneumoniae Isolated from Feral Swine
Microbiology Resource Announcements. 10(41) [DOI] 10.1128/mra.00808-21.
2021
Host genetics exerts lifelong effects upon hindgut microbiota and its association with bovine growth and immunity
The ISME Journal. 15(8):2306-2321 [DOI] 10.1038/s41396-021-00925-x. [PMID] 33649551.
2021
Streptococcus vicugnae sp. nov., isolated from faeces of alpacas (Vicugna pacos) and cattle (Bos taurus), Streptococcus zalophi sp. nov., and Streptococcus pacificus sp. nov., isolated from respiratory tract of California sea lions (Zalophus californianus)
International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology. 71(5) [DOI] 10.1099/ijsem.0.004826.
2020
Characterization of the Vibriocidal Activity of Chitosan Microparticles: A Potential Therapeutic Agent for Emerging Multidrug-Resistant Cholera Infections
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces. 12(42):47278-47288 [DOI] 10.1021/acsami.0c14313.
2020
Genetic and Functional Analyses of Virulence Potential of an Escherichia coli O157:H7 Strain Isolated From Super-Shedder Cattle.
Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology. 10 [DOI] 10.3389/fcimb.2020.00271. [PMID] 32582570.
2020
Selective Killing of Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia coli with Antibody-Conjugated Chitosan Nanoparticles in the Gastrointestinal Tract
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces. 12(16):18332-18341 [DOI] 10.1021/acsami.0c02177.
2020
The Role of Enterococcus faecium as a Key Producer and Fermentation Condition as an Influencing Factor in Tyramine Accumulation in Cheonggukjang.
Foods (Basel, Switzerland). 9(7) [DOI] 10.3390/foods9070915. [PMID] 32664514.
2020
Using chitosan microparticles to treat metritis in lactating dairy cows
Journal of Dairy Science. 103(8):7377-7391 [DOI] 10.3168/jds.2019-18028.
2019
Animal Breed Composition Is Associated With the Hindgut Microbiota Structure and β-Lactam Resistance in the Multibreed Angus-Brahman Herd.
Frontiers in microbiology. 10 [DOI] 10.3389/fmicb.2019.01846. [PMID] 31456774.
2019
Draft Genome Sequences of Bacteroides pyogenes Strains Isolated from the Uterus of Holstein Dairy Cows with Metritis.
Microbiology resource announcements. 8(41) [DOI] 10.1128/MRA.01043-19. [PMID] 31601669.
2019
Draft Genome Sequences of Helcococcus ovis Strains Isolated at Time of Metritis Diagnosis from the Uterus of Holstein Dairy Cows.
Microbiology resource announcements. 8(22) [DOI] 10.1128/MRA.00402-19. [PMID] 31147432.
2019
Draft Genome Sequences of Two Fusobacterium necrophorum Strains Isolated from the Uterus of Dairy Cows with Metritis.
Microbiology resource announcements. 8(17) [DOI] 10.1128/MRA.00201-19. [PMID] 31023816.
2019
Effects of Calcium and Manganese on Sporulation of Bacillus Species Involved in Food Poisoning and Spoilage.
Foods (Basel, Switzerland). 8(4) [DOI] 10.3390/foods8040119. [PMID] 30959957.
2019
High Prevalence of Cefotaxime Resistant Bacteria in Grazing Beef Cattle: A Cross Sectional Study.
Frontiers in microbiology. 10 [DOI] 10.3389/fmicb.2019.00176. [PMID] 30792707.
2019
Molecular architecture, polar targeting and biogenesis of the Legionella Dot/Icm T4SS
Nature Microbiology. 4(7):1173-1182 [DOI] 10.1038/s41564-019-0427-4. [PMID] 31011165.
2019
Prevalence and Molecular Characteristics of Extended-Spectrum and AmpC β-Lactamase Producing Escherichia coli in Grazing Beef Cattle.
Frontiers in microbiology. 10 [DOI] 10.3389/fmicb.2019.03076. [PMID] 31998282.
2018
Comprehensive in vitro and in vivo risk assessments of chitosan microparticles using human epithelial cells and Caenorhabditis elegans.
Journal of hazardous materials. 341:248-256 [DOI] 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2017.07.071. [PMID] 28797941.
2018
Engineering of chitosan-derived nanoparticles to enhance antimicrobial activity against foodborne pathogen Escherichia coli O157:H7
Carbohydrate Polymers. 197:623-630 [DOI] 10.1016/j.carbpol.2018.06.046.
2018
Genomic and Virulence Characterization of Intrauterine Pathogenic Escherichia coli With Multi-Drug Resistance Isolated From Cow Uteri With Metritis.
Frontiers in microbiology. 9 [DOI] 10.3389/fmicb.2018.03137. [PMID] 30619205.
2018
Simultaneous Detection of Four Foodborne Viruses in Food Samples Using a One-Step Multiplex Reverse Transcription PCR.
Journal of microbiology and biotechnology. 28(2):210-217 [DOI] 10.4014/jmb.1710.10008. [PMID] 29141131.
2017
Application, mode of action, and in vivo activity of chitosan and its micro- and nanoparticles as antimicrobial agents: A review.
Carbohydrate polymers. 176:257-265 [DOI] 10.1016/j.carbpol.2017.08.082. [PMID] 28927606.
2017
Draft Genome Sequences of Escherichia coli Strains Isolated at Calving from the Uterus, Vagina, Vulva, and Rectoanal Junction of a Dairy Cow That Later Developed Metritis.
Genome announcements. 5(11) [DOI] 10.1128/genomeA.01511-16. [PMID] 28302783.
2017
Polar delivery of Legionella type IV secretion system substrates is essential for virulence
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 114(30):8077-8082 [DOI] 10.1073/pnas.1621438114. [PMID] 28696299.
2016
Application of chitosan microparticles for treatment of metritis and in vivo evaluation of broad spectrum antimicrobial activity in cow uteri.
Biomaterials. 110:71-80 [DOI] 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2016.09.016. [PMID] 27710834.
2016
Chitosan Microparticles Exert Broad-Spectrum Antimicrobial Activity against Antibiotic-Resistant Micro-organisms without Increasing Resistance.
ACS applied materials & interfaces. 8(17):10700-9 [DOI] 10.1021/acsami.6b00894. [PMID] 27057922.
2016
Colonization of Beef Cattle by Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia coli during the First Year of Life: A Cohort Study.
PloS one. 11(2) [DOI] 10.1371/journal.pone.0148518. [PMID] 26849041.
2016
Complete Genome Sequence of an Escherichia coli O157:H7 Strain Isolated from a Super-Shedder Steer.
Genome announcements. 4(2) [DOI] 10.1128/genomeA.00258-16. [PMID] 27056233.
2016
Draft Genome Sequence of an Escherichia coli O8:H19 Sequence Type 708 Strain Isolated from a Holstein Dairy Cow with Metritis.
Genome announcements. 4(2) [DOI] 10.1128/genomeA.00261-16. [PMID] 27056235.
2016
Identification and Characterization of Cefotaxime Resistant Bacteria in Beef Cattle.
PloS one. 11(9) [DOI] 10.1371/journal.pone.0163279. [PMID] 27642751.
2015
Spatiotemporal Regulation of a Legionella pneumophila T4SS Substrate by the Metaeffector SidJ
PLOS Pathogens. 11(3) [DOI] 10.1371/journal.ppat.1004695. [PMID] 25774515.

Grants

Jun 2023 ACTIVE
Prevention of disease by in utero programming: Vitamin D supplementation for immune competence and health.
Role: Co-Project Director/Principal Investigator
Funding: US DEPT OF AG NATL INST OF FOOD AND AG
Apr 2023 ACTIVE
A method to the madness: using immunoglobulin A to modulate the rumen microbiome
Role: Co-Project Director/Principal Investigator
Funding: US DEPT OF AG NATL INST OF FOOD AND AG
Dec 2021 – Jun 2022
HEC Bench fee Muhammad Umer Asghar
Role: Principal Investigator
Funding: HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION PAKISTAN
Dec 2021 – Jun 2022
HEC Bench fee Noor Ul Ain
Role: Principal Investigator
Funding: HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION PAKISTAN
Sep 2021 ACTIVE
The origin and progression of the uterine microbiome in cattle
Role: Co-Project Director/Principal Investigator
Funding: US DEPT OF AG NATL INST OF FOOD AND AG
Sep 2021 ACTIVE
Effect of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory on behavioral and inflammatory responses of Holstein cows challenged with E. coli
Role: Co-Project Director/Principal Investigator
Funding: MERCK ANIMAL HEALTH
May 2021 ACTIVE
Prevalence of Cefazolin Inoculum Effect in Mcthicillin Susceptible Staphylococcus aureus Bacteremia
Role: Co-Investigator
Funding: UF HEALTH SHANDS HOSPITAL
Jan 2021 ACTIVE
SCH: INT: Enabling real-time surveillance of antimicrobial resistance
Role: Co-Project Director/Principal Investigator
Funding: NATL SCIENCE FOU
Sep 2020 ACTIVE
Scientific Challenges and Cost-Effective Management of Risks Associated with Implementation of Produce Safety Regulations
Role: Other
Funding: US DEPT OF AG NATL INST OF FOOD AND AG
Sep 2019 – Aug 2021
Developing efficient probiotics from microbiota of diarrhea-resistant livestock
Role: Principal Investigator
Funding: *UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA SARE/ACE via US DEPT OF AG NATL INST OF FOOD AND AG
Aug 2019 ACTIVE
Development of nano-antimicrobials with beta-lactamase inhibitor to treat infections caused by multi-drug resistant bacteria
Role: Principal Investigator
Funding: US DEPT OF AG NATL INST OF FOOD AND AG
Sep 2018 – Sep 2019
Implement Methods to Estimate US Feral Swine Population Size & Occupancy Status
Role: Project Manager
Funding: US DEPT OF AG APHIS
Sep 2018 – May 2019
Florida Brahman: Genomic selection for tenderness, marbling, and reproductive tract score
Role: Co-Project Director/Principal Investigator
Funding: FL CATTLE ENHANCEMENT BOARD via FL DEPT OF AG AND CONSUMER SER
Sep 2017 – Sep 2018
Florida Brahman: Genomic selection for tenderness, marbling, and reproductive tract score
Role: Co-Project Director/Principal Investigator
Funding: FL CATTLE ENHANCEMENT BOARD via FL DEPT OF AG AND CONSUMER SER
May 2017 – Apr 2022
Effects of bismuth subsalicylate and nitrate supplementation on beef production efficiency and environmental impact
Role: Co-Project Director/Principal Investigator
Funding: US DEPT OF AG NATL INST OF FOOD AND AG
Jan 2017 – Sep 2017
Florida Brahman: Genomic selection for tenderness, marbling, and reproduction tract score
Role: Co-Project Director/Principal Investigator
Funding: FL CATTLE ENHANCEMENT BOARD
Sep 2016 – Jul 2017
Effects of dietary 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 treatment on microbial populations of dairy cattle.
Role: Co-Investigator
Funding: DSM NUTRITIONAL PRODUCTS AG
Mar 2016 – Feb 2021
Using chitosan microparticles to treat metritis in lactating dairy cows
Role: Project Manager
Funding: US DEPT OF AG NATL INST OF FOOD AND AG
Feb 2015 – Feb 2020
Understanding antibiotic resistance occurence and development of mitigation strategies in cattle
Role: Principal Investigator
Funding: US DEPT OF AG NATL INST OF FOOD AND AG
Jan 2014 – Dec 2018
Development of chitosan nanoparticles targeting pathogenic Escherichia coli in beef and dairy
Role: Principal Investigator
Funding: US DEPT OF AG NATL INST OF FOOD AND AG

Education

PhD
2014 · University of Wisconsin-Madison
Postdoc
2010 · Washington University in St. Louis Medical School

Contact Details

Phones:
Business:
(352) 294-5376
Emails:
Business:
kcjeong@ufl.edu
Addresses:
Business Mailing:
PO Box 110910
GAINESVILLE FL 32611
Business Street:
2055 MOWRY RD
GAINESVILLE FL 32611