معرفی
Dafang Wang is an Assistant Professor of Biology at Stony Brook University, specializing in epigenetic regulation of transposable elements (TEs) in plants. His research focuses on understanding TE silencing mechanisms in maize, leveraging genetics, epigenetics, and bioinformatics. He holds a PhD from Iowa State University and prior degrees from Oklahoma State University and Shandong University.
Education:
- PhD in Biology, Iowa State University
- MS in Biology, Oklahoma State University
- BS in Biology, Shandong University
Research interests include transposon-induced genome instability, epigenetic silencing dynamics, and the role of small RNAs in maintaining genomic stability. His lab uses maize as a model to study TE activation under stress conditions like heat, revealing links between epigenetics and disease resistance.
Recent publications emphasize TE recombination effects, DNA methylation in domestication, and transposition-driven genetic innovation. Teaching responsibilities include genetics, bioinformatics, and independent research mentorship for undergraduates.
Lab activities focus on combining molecular genetics with computational approaches to map transposon activity across maize development stages.
