معرفی
Dr. Guiliang Tang is a Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Michigan Technological University (MTU), where he leads research in plant molecular biology and microRNA regulation. He holds a PhD from the Weizmann Institute of Sciences (2001) and completed postdoctoral training at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. His work focuses on leveraging microRNA technologies to enhance crop resilience and agronomic traits, particularly in fruit crops and stress biology. Tang's lab develops STTM (Short Tandem Target Mimic) tools to silence microRNAs, with applications in improving plant growth, stress tolerance, and yield.
Education:
- PhD in Biological Sciences, Weizmann Institute of Sciences, Israel (2001)
- Postdoctoral Research, University of Massachusetts Medical School (RNA Interference/Plant MicroRNA Pathways)
Research Interests:
Dr. Tang's research integrates molecular genetics, genomics, and biotechnology to understand and engineer plant responses. Key areas include:
- MicroRNA regulation of plant development and stress responses
- Development of RNA-based tools for crop improvement
- Functional genomics of plant-stress interactions
- Electrophysiological analysis of plant stress signaling
His work bridges basic science and applied agriculture, with a focus on enhancing crop productivity through targeted microRNA manipulation.
Grants & Collaborations:
Recipient of a $2.5M NSF grant (2014) to advance STTM technology in crop plants. Collaborates on multi-institutional projects targeting NSF Plant Genome Research Program (PGRP) initiatives, including large-scale microRNA regulation of fruit crop stress biology and trans-species STTM applications in plant grafting systems.
Labs & Teams:
He directs the Tang Lab at MTU, specializing in RNA silencing mechanisms, microRNA engineering, and plant biotechnology. The lab actively collaborates with institutions like the University of Kentucky, the University of Massachusetts, and international partners in crop improvement research.
