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Liang Song serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Botany within the Faculty of Science at the University of British Columbia (UBC). His research program investigates molecular mechanisms underlying plant stress responses and seed development through transcriptional regulation.
Education:
- BSc, Fudan University
- PhD, Pennsylvania State University
- Postdoctoral Fellow, Salk Institute for Biological Studies
Dr. Song's research focuses on two interconnected domains: (1) Abscisic acid (ABA)-regulated gene expression networks that orchestrate plant stress responses and developmental decisions, and (2) Environmental and genetic control of seed development stages including storage reserve deposition, desiccation tolerance, and dormancy. His work employs Arabidopsis thaliana as a model system to dissect transcriptional networks involving activators, repressors, and co-regulators that integrate hormonal and environmental signals. Current investigations examine how combinatorial transcription factor interactions govern seed maturation and stress adaptation.
Analysis of Dr. Song's publication record (2016-2024) reveals consistent emphasis on transcriptional networks in seed development and stress responses, with particular focus on ABA and auxin signaling crosstalk. His research demonstrates how co-repressors like AtSDR4L and transcription factor hierarchies coordinate developmental transitions and environmental adaptation through precise gene expression control. The work bridges fundamental molecular mechanisms with potential applications in crop resilience.
Scientific Awards:
- No major personal awards documented in available sources
Dr. Song actively mentors five graduate students (Milad Alizadeh, Ryan Hoy, Renwei Zheng, Gloria Bailan Lu, Dongeun Go) and multiple undergraduates, with trainees securing competitive funding including UBC 4 Year Fellowships, BC Graduate Scholarships, and NSERC USRA awards. His lab maintains collaborative relationships with the UBC Botanical Garden and Beaty Biodiversity Centre, supported by student awards and institutional resources. The research group emphasizes teamwork, evidenced by regular group activities including hiking excursions and social events.
The Song Lab operates from the Biological Sciences Building (rooms 2231/2234) utilizing UBC's Bioimaging Facility and Herbarium resources. Current projects investigate molecular dialogues between transcriptional activators and repressors during seed-to-seedling transitions, with implications for understanding crop adaptation mechanisms under climate change.
