Guoqing Lu

Guoqing Lu is an Isaacson Professor of Bioinformatics and Genomics at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO), affiliated with the Department of Biology and School of Interdisciplinary Informatics. He holds a Ph.D. in Biology from Laval University, with additional master's degrees in Biology and Computer Science, and completed postdoctoral research at McGill University. His research focuses on computational methods for genomic data analysis, viral evolution, and applications in aquaculture and conservation biology. Dr. Lu has directed the Bioinformatics Research Core Facility at UNL and received major grants from NIH, NSF, and USDA. Awards include UNO’s Excellence in Research Award and Distinguished Research Award. He teaches courses such as Bioinformatics Algorithms and Comparative Genomics, and chairs committees including Bioinformatics UPC and Biology GPC. His lab explores topics like fish microbiomes, pathogen-host interactions, and CRISPR applications in aquaculture.

Education: Ph.D. Biology (Laval University), M.Sc. Biology & Computer Science, Postdoc (McGill University).

Research Interests: Bioinformatics tools development, genomic data mining, viral evolution modeling, fish pigmentation genetics, and eDNA-based ecological monitoring. His work bridges computational methods with biological problems like invasive species control and disease dynamics.

Grants & Awards: Multi-million grants from NIH/NSF/USDA; awards for research excellence in UNO’s College of Arts & Sciences. Serves on editorial boards and reviews for agencies like NSF-China and UK MRC.

Advising & Service: Advisor to students, leader in curriculum development for BIOT programs. Consults on sustainability and bioinformatics initiatives.

Labs & Teams: Directs Dr. Lu’s Lab, focusing on bioinformatics applications in ecology, aquaculture, and conservation genetics. Collaborates with institutions globally on genomic projects.