Yong Cheng

Associate Professor

Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

  • Associate Professor
    Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
  • 405-744-9736 (Work)
  • Oklahoma State University, 354A Noble Research Center, Stillwater, Ok, 74078, United States

TEACHING

  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Niblack Research Scholars
    8 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2026
    Scientific research in a laboratory environment at an early stage of an academic career.Offered for fixed, 1 fixed credit hour, maximum of 4 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Current recipient of the Niblack Research Scholar Award.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Research
    8 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2026
    For PhD dissertation.Offered for variable credit, 1-15 credit hours, maximum of 60 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Undergraduate Research
    8 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2026
    Training in independent work, study of relevant literature and experimental investigation of an assigned problem.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 10 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Cancer Immunology and Immunotherapy
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Interaction between cancers and the immune system and current immune based biotechnology tools for treatments. Basic immunology and cancer biology, interactions between the immune system and cancers and current immunological therapies in cancers. Functioning of the immune system, genesis and development of cancers, and links between these two systems.Prerequisite(s): BIOC 3713 or BIOC 3653 or consent of instructor
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Cancer Immunology and Immunotherapy
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Interaction between cancers and the immune system and current immune based biotechnology tools for treatments. Basic immunology and cancer biology, interactions between the immune system and cancers and current immunological therapies in cancers. Functioning of the immune system, genesis and development of cancers, and links between these two systems.Prerequisite(s): BIOC 3713 or BIOC 3653 or consent of instructor
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Niblack Research Scholars
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Scientific research in a laboratory environment at an early stage of an academic career.Offered for fixed, 1 fixed credit hour, maximum of 4 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Current recipient of the Niblack Research Scholar Award.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Research
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    For PhD dissertation.Offered for variable credit, 1-15 credit hours, maximum of 60 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Undergraduate Research
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Training in independent work, study of relevant literature and experimental investigation of an assigned problem.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 10 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Biotechnology Development and Implementation
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    An overview of emerging biotechnology in medicine and agriculture including gene therapy, immunotherapy, antibody-drug conjugates, and genome-editing technologies. Also includes an introduction to the global biotechnology industry, idea generation, intellectual property protection, finance, and regulation and policies within the industry. May not be used for degree credit with BIOC 5013.Prerequisite(s): BIOC 3653 or BIOC 3713 or consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Biotechnology Development and Implementation
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    An overview of emerging biotechnology in medicine and agriculture including gene therapy, immunotherapy, antibody-drug conjugates, and genome-editing technologies. Also includes an introduction to the global biotechnology industry, idea generation, intellectual property protection, finance, and regulation and policies within this industry. May not be used for degree credit with BIOC 4013.Prerequisite(s): (BIOC 3653 or BIOC 3713) and BIOL 3023 or consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Niblack Research Scholars
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Scientific research in a laboratory environment at an early stage of an academic career.Offered for fixed, 1 fixed credit hour, maximum of 4 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Current recipient of the Niblack Research Scholar Award.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Research
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    For PhD dissertation.Offered for variable credit, 1-15 credit hours, maximum of 60 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Senior Honors Thesis
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    A guided reading and research program ending with an honors thesis under the direction of a faculty member, with second faculty reader, oral examination, and public presentation of thesis findings. Required for graduation with college honors in agriculture.Prerequisite(s): AG 4013, Honors Program participation, senior standing, instructor approval.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Undergraduate Research
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Training in independent work, study of relevant literature and experimental investigation of an assigned problem.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 10 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Niblack Research Scholars
    9 Jun 2025 - 1 Aug 2025
    Scientific research in a laboratory environment at an early stage of an academic career.Offered for fixed, 1 fixed credit hour, maximum of 4 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Current recipient of the Niblack Research Scholar Award.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Research
    9 Jun 2025 - 1 Aug 2025
    For PhD dissertation.Offered for variable credit, 1-15 credit hours, maximum of 60 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Honors Creative Component
    10 Mar 2025 - 2 May 2025
    A guided creative component for students completing the requirements for college or departmental honors awards leading to an honors thesis, project or report under the direction of a faculty member from one of the undergraduate colleges, with a second faculty reader and oral examination.Prerequisite(s): Honors Program participation, senior standing.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Cancer Immunology and Immunotherapy
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Interaction between cancers and the immune system and current immune based biotechnology tools for treatments. Basic immunology and cancer biology, interactions between the immune system and cancers and current immunological therapies in cancers. Functioning of the immune system, genesis and development of cancers, and links between these two systems.Prerequisite(s): BIOC 3713 or BIOC 3653 or consent of instructor
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Cancer Immunology and Immunotherapy
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Interaction between cancers and the immune system and current immune based biotechnology tools for treatments. Basic immunology and cancer biology, interactions between the immune system and cancers and current immunological therapies in cancers. Functioning of the immune system, genesis and development of cancers, and links between these two systems.Prerequisite(s): BIOC 3713 or BIOC 3653 or consent of instructor
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Niblack Research Scholars
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Scientific research in a laboratory environment at an early stage of an academic career.Offered for fixed, 1 fixed credit hour, maximum of 4 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Current recipient of the Niblack Research Scholar Award.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Research
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    For PhD dissertation.Offered for variable credit, 1-15 credit hours, maximum of 60 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Undergraduate Research
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Training in independent work, study of relevant literature and experimental investigation of an assigned problem.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 10 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Biotechnology Development and Implementation
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    An overview of emerging biotechnology in medicine and agriculture including gene therapy, immunotherapy, antibody-drug conjugates, and genome-editing technologies. Also includes an introduction to the global biotechnology industry, idea generation, intellectual property protection, finance, and regulation and policies within the industry. May not be used for degree credit with BIOC 5013.Prerequisite(s): BIOC 3653 or BIOC 3713 or consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Biotechnology Development and Implementation
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    An overview of emerging biotechnology in medicine and agriculture including gene therapy, immunotherapy, antibody-drug conjugates, and genome-editing technologies. Also includes an introduction to the global biotechnology industry, idea generation, intellectual property protection, finance, and regulation and policies within this industry. May not be used for degree credit with BIOC 4013.Prerequisite(s): (BIOC 3653 or BIOC 3713) and BIOL 3023 or consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Niblack Research Scholars
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Scientific research in a laboratory environment at an early stage of an academic career.Offered for fixed, 1 fixed credit hour, maximum of 4 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Current recipient of the Niblack Research Scholar Award.