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Livestock Nutritional Biochemistry Laboratory
Welcome to Dr. Yang's Lab
Current team members:
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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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Shengnan Li (MSc): PhD student (UMGF)
(September 2021 - present)
MSc: Animal Science, University of Manitoba
Project: Fat nutrition in layer hens
Email: xuh4@myumanitoba.ca
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Tsiamidy Onjatina Tolojanahary (MSc): PhD student (RBC Scholar)
(September 2024 - present)
Co-supervised with Dr. Song Liu
MSc: Japan
Project: Strategies for replacing antibiotics in swine feeds
Email: tolojato@myumanitoba.ca
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Yixin Jiang (MSc): PhD student
(September 2024 - present)
Co-supervised with Dr. Karmin O
MSc: Animal Science, Nanjing Agricultural University
Project: Calcium sensing receptors
Email: jiangy26@myumanitoba.ca
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Patrick (BSc): MSc student
(May 2024 - present)
BSc: University of Manitoba
Project: Avian Virus
Email: lloydp@myumanitoba.ca
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Lab Alumni
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Dr. Jieyuan Jiang: Research Associate
(November 2021 - 2023)
PhD: University of Manitoba
Email: jieyuan.jiang@umanitoba.ca
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Peter Plaizier: Undergraduate student
(April 2024 - August 2024)
University of Toronto
Project: Mycotoxin in swine nutrition
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Liubava Hlavati: Undergraduate student (URA)
(April 2024 - August 2024)
University of Manitoba
Project: Encapsulated tryptophan in swine
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Sabreen Berg: Undergraduate student
(April 2024 - August 2024)
University of Manitoba
Project: Bacterophages in swine
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Peter Xu (MSc): PhD student (UMGF)
(September 2020 - September 2024)
MSc: Animal Science, University of Manitoba
Project: Probiotics in swine nutriton
Current postion: Nutrition Manager at Topigs Norsvin
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Changning Yu (MSc): PhD student (UMGF)
(January 2020 - June 2024)
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
Current position: PDF at University of Manitoba
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Zhen Cai (BSc): MSc student
(May 2022 - August 2024)
BSc: University of Manitoba
Project: Iron source in pig nutrition
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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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