Current team members:

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Dr. Jieyuan Jiang: Research Associate

(November 2021 - Present) 

PhD: University of Manitoba

Email: jieyuan.jiang@umanitoba.ca

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Graduate students:

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Shunshun Jin (MSc): PhD student (UMGF)

(September 2020 - present)

Co-supervised with Dr. Karmin O

MSc: Animal Science, the Chinese Academy of  Sciences

Project: Probiotics and essential oils  in post-weaning piglets

Email: shunshuj@myumanitoba.ca

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Haoxiang (Peter) Xu (MSc): PhD student (UMGF)

(September 2020 - present)

MSc: Animal Science, Nanjing Agricultural University

Project: Probiotics in post-weaning piglets

Email: xuh4@myumanitoba.ca

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Changning Yu (MSc): PhD student (UMGF)

(January 2020 - present)

Co-supervised with Dr. Song Liu

MSc: Animal Science, Nanjing Agricultural University

Project: Strategies for detoxifying vomitoxin (DON) using innovative chemical and biological approaches in post-weaning piglets

Email: yuc4@myumanitoba.ca

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Zhen Cai (BSc): MSc student

(May 2022 - present)

BSc: University of Manitoba 

Project: Iron source in pig nutrition

Email: caiz3@myumanitoba.ca

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Lab Alumni

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Tao Wang (MSc): MSc student (UMGF)

(September 2021 - August 2023)

MSc: Sichuan Agricultural University

BSc: Sichuan Agricultural University

Project: Fiber nutrition and gut microbiome

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Arantxa Asun (BSc): MSc student

(September 2021 - August 2023)

BSc: University of Chile

Project: Soybean in broiler chickens

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Qianru Hui (MSc): PhD student (UMGF)

(September 2018 - January 2023)

MSc: Nanjing Agricultural University (2018)

BSc: Nanjing Agricultural University (2015)

Project: Calcium sensing receptor in poultry

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Dr. Paula Azevedo: Research Associate

(September 2020 - August 2022) 

PhD: University of Guelph

Project: Gut chemosensing in livestock

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Fernando Esposito: Lab Technician 

(June 2019 - June 2022)

BSc: Science, University of Winnipeg (2016)

 

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Laura Beens (BSc): MSc student

(September 2020 - August 2022)

Co-supervised with Dr. Argenis Rodas-Gonzalez

BSc: University of Manitoba 

Project: Feed efficiency and gut microbiome

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Yujia  Wu (BSc): MSc student

(September 2020 - August 2022)

BSc: University of Manitoba 

Project: Feed efficiency and gut microbiome

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Orie Hochman (BSc): MSc student

(May 2020 - August 2022)

Co-supervised with Dr. Yohannes Berhane

BSc: University of Manitoba 

Project: Detection of avian pathogens

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Xiaoya Zhao (MSc): PhD student

(January 2018 - May 2022)

Co-supervised with Dr. Karmin O

BSc: Animal Science, South China Agricultural University ( 2013)

MSc: Animal Science, South China Agricultural University (2016)

Project:  Calcium sensing receptor in pigs

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Yuanyuan Zhou (MSc): MSc student

(January 2019 - May 2022)

MSc: Preventive Veterinary Medicine, the CAA (2008)

BSc: Animal Science, Northeast Agricultural University  (2005)

Project: Developing vaccines for the control of necrotic enteritis in broiler chickens. 

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Amy Zhang: Undergraduate student

(April 2021 - August 2021)

University of Toronto

Project: Feed efficiency and gut microbiome

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Chongwu Yang (MSc): PhD student

(September 2017 - July 2021)

Co-supervised with Dr. Joshua Gong

BSc: Life Science, Shandong Agricultural University (2015)

MSc: Animal Science, the Ohio State University (2017)

Project:  Antibiotic resistant bacteria and alternatives to antibiotics in poultry

Current position: Biologist at AAFC-Guelph

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Qiao Li (MSc): PhD student (CSC)

(January 2020 - January 2021)

PhD student: Huazhong Agricultural University (2017 - Present)

MSc: Nanjing Agricultural University  (2017)

BSc: Yangtze University (2014)

Project: Essential oils and probiotics

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Dr. Peng Lu: Postdoctoral Fellow

(January 2019 - December 2020) 

PhD: Poultry Nutrition, Nanjing Agricultural University  (2018)

Project: Protease and protein oxidation in poultry nutrition

Current position: Technical Manager at New Hope Group

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Bingqi Dong (BSc): MSc student

(January 2019 - December 2020)

BSc: Animal Systems, University of Manitoba (2018)

Project: Taste receptors in Chickens 

Current position: PhD student at University of Georgia 

 

Yanhong Chen (BSc): MSc student

(January 2019 - December 2020)

BSc: Animal Science, University of Dalhousie (2018)

Project: Probiotics in feeds

Current position: Lab Technician, Bio Basic Inc.

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Winston Huang: High School Student

May 2020 - August 2020

Current position: Undergraduate student, University of Toronto

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Kyungbin (Molly) Bae: Undergraduate student (NSERC USRA)

(May 2020 - August 2020)

Department  of Animal Science, University of Manitoba

Project: Calcium sensing receptor in pigs

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Marion Gogire (BSc), MSc student

(September 2018 -August 2020)

Co-supervised with Dr. Argenis Rodas-Gonzalez

BSc: Science (Microbiology and Biotechnology), University of Nairobi (2017)

Project:  Plant extracts in broiler chickens

Current position: Animal Care Technician at Topigs Norsvin

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Dr. Shangxi Liu: Research Associate and Lab Manager

(October 2017 - July 2020) 

PhD: Biochemistry, Academy of Military Medical Science (1996)

Project: Gut chemosensing in livestock

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Janghan Choi (BSc): MSc student (Manitoba Graduate Scholarship)

(January 2018 - December 2018)

Co-supervised with Dr. Martin Nyachoti 

BSc: Animal Science & Biotechnology, Chungnam National University ( 2017)

Project:  Microencapsulated essential oils and organic acids in swine

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Qian Jiang (MSc): PhD student (CSC)

(November 2018 - October 2019 )

PhD student: the Chinese Academy of Sciences (2015 - 2019)

MSc: Central South University  (2015)

BSc: Hebei Normal University (2012)

Project: mycotoxin detection in feeds and ingredients 

Current position: Professor at Hunan Agricultural University 

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Marissa Friesen: Undergraduate student (NSERC USRA)

(May 2019 - August 2019)

Faculty of Science, University of Manitoba

Project: Capsaicin and gut health

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Devann Dudeck: Undergraduate student (NSERC USRA)

(May 2019 - August 2019)

Faculty of Science, University of Manitoba

Project: Citral, peptidoglycan and gut health

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Haoming Liu: Undergraduate student (University of Manitoba USRA)

(April 2019 - August 2019)

Animal Science, University of Manitoba

Project: Essential oil microencapsulation and gut health in piglets

Current position: MSc student at University of Saskatchewan

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Emily Ammeter: Undergraduate student (NSERC USRA)

(May 2019 - August 2019)

University of Winnipeg

Project: Eugenol and calcium sensing receptor in poultry

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Dr. Runqiang Yang: Visiting Scholar

(June 2018 - May 2019)

PhD: Food Science, Nanjing Agricultural University (2013)

Position: Associate Professor in the Nanjing Agricultural University

Project: Taste receptors in pigs

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Zhigang Tan (Bsc): MSc student

(January 2017 - April 2019)

Co-supervised with Dr. Joshua Gong

Bsc:Animal Science, Northwest A&F University-China (2015)

Project: Iron and Salmonella infection in gut 

Current Position: Technician at the University of Manitoa

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Faith Omonijo (Bsc): MSc student

(January 2017 - December 2018)

Bsc: Animal Science, Osun State University-Nigeria (2014)

Project: Antibiotic alternatives in monogastric animals 

Current Position: Research Associate at the University of Manitoa

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Dr. Yajing Wang: Visiting Scholar

(December 2017 - December 2018)

PhD: Animal Science, University of Guelph (2009)

Position: Associate Professor in the China Agricultural University

Project: Gut health and nutrient utilization in animals 

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Liju Ni (MSc): Visiting Research Associate

(October 2016 - October 2017)

MSc: Animal Genetics and Reproduction, Nanjing Agricultural University-China (2004)

Position: Associate Research Scientist in the Shanghai Lab-Animal Research Center (2004-present)

Project: Taste receptors in poultry

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Bingqi Dong: Undergraduate student

(May 2018 - August 2018)

Animal Science, University of Manitoba

Project: Essential oils in swine nutrition

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Natasha Brown: Undergraduate student (NSERC USRA)

(May 2018 - August 2018)

Animal Science, University of Manitoba

Project: Zinc nutrition in swine

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Dr. Deborah Adewole: Postdoctoral Fellow

(February 2018 - July 2018) 

PhD: Animal Nutritional Biochemistry (Poultry), University of Manitoba (2017)

Project: Plant extract and poultry nutrition

Current position:  Assistant Professor at the University of Dalhoursie

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Dr. Li Yu (PhD): Research Associate

(August 2017 - December 2017)

PhD: McGill University (2011)

Project: Oxidative stress and inflammation in poultry

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Brayden Schingell: Undergraduate Student

(May-August 2017)

Degree: Faculty of Science, Majoring in Microbiology

               University of Manitoba

Current Position: PhD student at the University of Manitoa

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Weiqi Li: Undergraduate student

(May-August 2017)

Degree: Human Nutritional Science

               University of Manitoba

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Dr. Bin Shan (Ph.D.): Research Associate, Lab Manage

(December 2016 - June 2017)

Ph.D.: Food Science, University of Hong Kong-China (2008)

Project: Iron and Salmonella infection in gut 

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David Liu: Undergraduate student

(May -August 2016)

Degree: Faculty of Sciences, University of Manitoba

Current Position: Medical school student at the University of Manitoa

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Yinlu Wang: Undergraduate student

(May -August 2016)

Degree: Animal Systems, University of Manitoba

Current Position: Technician, Gensus

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