Insect Pathology & Biotechnology Laboratory
Advisor: Dr. Soo-Dong Woo
Did you know that insects also suffer from various diseases and die? Starting from our interest in the various entomopathogenic microorganisms that kill insects, our research is divided into two major areas.
First, we conduct research on the development of microbial pesticides that can control pests in an eco-friendly manner using microorganisms that kill insects. Second, we conduct research to produce proteins for medical and industrial use that can be useful to us by genetically engineering the special ability of entomopathogenic viruses.
Along with understanding the basic characteristics and applications of microorganisms, you will be able to acquire various knowledge and experimental techniques to handle and analyze genes or proteins.
◁ Introducing our laboratory
Woo, Soo-Dong
Professor
Woo, Soo-Dong
insect pathology and biotechnology
S20 Building 417
sdwoo@chungbuk.ac.kr
Education
Bachelor of Agriculture, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Seoul National University
Seoul National University Graduate School, Master of Agriculture
Seoul National University Graduate School, Ph.D.
Representative career
F) Research assistant professor at Hallym University Medical Science Research Center
F) Senior Researcher, R&D Center, Takara Korea Biomedical Co., Ltd.
F) Head of Industry-Academic Cooperation Group, Chungbuk National University, Head of Industry-Academic Research Division, Chungbuk National University
CEO of Chungbuk National University Technology Holding Company
Standing member of the Korean Society of Applied Insects
Research field
Microbial insecticide, insect virus expression system
Representative research results
2021. Effects of repeated burst sequences on the p10 promoter activity of Bombyx mori nucleopolyhedrovirus. Journal of Asia-Pacific Entomology
2020. Baculovirus overexpression vector with increased production of foreign protein by rapid expression. Korea registered patent
2020. A novel strain of Metarizium anisopliae SDTf1 having simultaneously control activity against pests and plant pathogens and uses thereof. Korea registered patent
2020. Increased survival of the honey bee Apis mellifera infected with the microsporidian Nosema ceranae by effective gene silencing. Insect Biochemistry and Physiology
2019. Beauveria bassiana for the simultaneous control of Aedes albopictus and Culex pipiens mosquito adults shows high conidia persistence and productivity. AMB Express
Key Words: Nature_Plant Disease_Insect_Pest_Plant Medicine_Agricultural University_Chungbuk National University_Cheongju_Chungbuk_Korea