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Last publication 2025 Last refreshed 2026-05-16

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Poultry Science

35 h-index 203 pubs 4,848 cited

Biography and Research Information

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Seong Wook Kang is a faculty member in Poultry Science at the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station. His scholarly work includes research on immune responses and cellular mechanisms related to inflammation, particularly in the context of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Publications from his group have investigated the role of cytoplasmic zinc in promoting IL-1β production by monocytes and macrophages via mTORC1-induced glycolysis in rheumatoid arthritis, and the influence of activated platelets on monocyte differentiation and phagocytic activity. Other research has explored how p16INK4a-siRNA nanoparticles and LKB1 signaling pathways attenuate cartilage degeneration and inflammation in fibroblast-like synoviocytes from patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

Kang's research also extends to animal science, with studies examining the effects of lighting programs on the welfare and performance of commercial broiler chickens. His academic contributions are reflected in a substantial publication record, with over 203 publications and 4,830 citations, resulting in an h-index of 35. He is recognized as a highly cited researcher and collaborates with several faculty members at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, including Sara Orlowski, Wayne J. Kuenzel, and Michael T. Kidd.

Metrics

  • h-index: 35
  • Publications: 203
  • Citations: 4,848

Selected Publications

  • Research note: Age and time of day influence broiler use of platform enrichments (2026)
  • Effects of Light Wavelength on Broiler Performance, Blood Cell Profiles, Stress Levels, and Tibiotarsi Morphology (2025)
    2 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Identification of SNPs Associated with Stress Response Traits within High Stress and Low Stress Lines of Japanese Quail (2021)
    4 citations DOI OpenAlex

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