NAME:	Zhanjiang (John) Liu
AFFILIATIONS:	Alumni Professor and Director, Department of Fisheries and Allied Aquacultures and Program of Cell and Molecular Biosciences, and Director, Aquatic Genomics Unit, Auburn University.
MAILING ADDRESS:	203 Swingle Hall The Fish Molecular Genetics and Biotechnology Laboratory Department of Fisheries and Allied Aquacultures Auburn University Auburn, AL 36849 USA
TELEPHONE:	(334)-844-8727 (office), (334)-844-4085 (lab)
FAX:	(334)-844-9208
E-mail:	zliu@acesag.auburn.edu

EDUCATION

Ph.D.1989	Molecular and Cellular Biology University of Minnesota, St. Paul, Minnesota Thesis: "Development of vectors for expression of transgenes in fish: regulation of the carp b-actin gene". Thesis Adviser: Dr. Perry B. Hackett
M.S. 1986	Plant Pathology University of Minnesota, St. Paul, Minnesota Thesis: "Effects of growth substances on hypersensitive response and fungus development". Thesis Adviser: Dr. William R. Bushnell
B.S. 1981	Microbiology, with highest honor Northwestern Agricultural University, Shaanxi Province, China Thesis: " Taxonomy of powdery mildews using molecular markers”. Thesis Adviser: Dr. Jianyi Li

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

2007-Present	Distinguished Professor and Associate Dean for Research, College of Agriculture, Auburn University
2003-2007	Distinguished Alumni Professor and Director, Aquatic Genomics Unit, Auburn University
2004-2007	China Programs Coordinator, College of Agriculture, Auburn University
1999-2003	Associate Professor, Department of Fisheries and Allied Aquacultures, Auburn University
1995-1999	Assistant Professor, Department of Fisheries and Allied Aquacultures, Auburn University
1994-1995	Director, Research and Development, National Biosciences, Inc., Plymouth, Minnesota.
1991-1994	Research Professor, Institute of Human Genetics, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN; group leader, retrovirus research group.
1990-1991	Postdoctoral Fellow with Dr. W. R. Bushnell, USDA ARS Cereal Rust Laboratory, St. Paul, Minnesota.
1986-1991	Research Assistant and teaching assistant, Department of Genetics and Cell Biology, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, Minnesota.
1984-1986	Research Assistant, Plant Pathology, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, Minnesota.
1982-1983	Instructor and Researcher, Microbiology, Beijing Agricultural University, Beijing, China.
1978-1981	Research Assistant, Dr. Jianyi Li, Northwestern Agricultural University, Shaanxi, China

PROFESSIONAL LEADERHIP AND SERVICES

2004-present	Editor-in Chief, Marine Biotechnology.
2010-present	Academic Editor, PLoS One
2010-present	Associate Editor, BMC Genomics
2009-present	Associate editor, BMC Genetics.
2004-present	Editorial Board, Aquaculture.
2007-present	Editorial Board, Animal Biotechnology.
2008-present	Editorial Board, Reviews in Aquaculture.
2007-present	Editorial Board, Chinese Journal of Oceanology and Limnology.
2010-present	Southern Regional Aquaculture Center Board of Directors.
2006-present	Advisory Panel, Oceans and Human Health Initiative, NOAA, Department of Commerce.
2008-present	Advisory Council, National Egg Processing Center.
2008-present	APLU ESCOP Science and Technology Committee.
2009-present	Administrative Advisor for NRSP-7, "A National Agricultural Program for Minor Use Animal Drugs.
2009-present	Administrative Advisor for Multistate Project SERA 17, Minimizing Agricultural Phosphorus Run-off Losses for Protection of the Water Resource.
2008-present	Administrative Advisor, Multi-State Project S-1042, Modeling for TMDL Development, and Watershed Based Planning, Management and Assessment.
2003-present	USDA National Aquaculture Genome Coordinator.
2012	Organizing Committee, The Third Conference of Genomics in Aquaculture (GIA) 2013, Bodo, Norway
2012	Session Chair, Hi-Techs in Aquaculture, World Aquaculture Society Aquaculture 2012, Prague, Czech, September 1-5, 2012.
2012	Session Chair for Finfish Genetics, World Aquaculture Society Meeting 2012.
2011	Session Chair, Genomics, World Aquaculture Society Aquaculture America 2011, New Orleans, Louisiana February 28-March 3, 2011.
2011	Session Co-Chair, Finfish Genetics, World Aquaculture Society Aquaculture 2011, Natal, Brazil, June 6 - 10, 2011.
2009-2012	Organizing Committee, International Plant & Animal Genome Conference.
2010	Program Review, Kuwait Science Foundation, "Developing and Application of DNA Fingerprinting in Zobaidy (Pampus Aregenteus) in the Northern Arabian Gulf, Project Code: 2004-1207-10.
2010	Grant Review Panel, NSF SBIR "Food Safety Program.
2009	Co-Chairperson, International Plant & Animal Genome Conference XVIII, January 8-14, 2009, San Diego, USA.
2009	Session Chair, Aquaculture genetics, World Aquaculture Society, Veracruz, Mexico.
2009	Scientific Committee, International Symposium of Genetics in Aquaculture (ISGA 2009), June 22-26, 2009. Bangkok, Thailand.
2009	Grant Review Panel, USDA "Critical Issues in Emerging Plant and Animal Diseases program.
2005-2009	Consultant, U.S. Veterinary Immune Reagent Network.
2008	South Africa’s National Research Foundation Research Evaluations.
2008	Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) of Canada
2008	Grant Review Panel, USDA NRI Whole Genome-based Selection
2008	Session Chair, Molecular immune response mechanisms of fish, 5th World Fisheries Congress, October 20-24, Yokohama, Japan.
2008	Vice Chair, Gordon Conference for Marine Genomics, BioInformatics and Climate.
2008	Chairman, International Conference on Healthy Aquaculture, May 24-27, Qingdao, China.
2007	Grant Review Panel, NSF SBIR Phase II Program
2007	Grant Review Panel, Natural Science Foundation of China.
2006	Grant Review Panel, USDA NRI Animal Genome Program.
2006	Grant Review Panel, Natural Science Foundation of China.
2006	Session Chair for Molecular aspects and biotechnology, and Session Chair for Genomics, US-Israel Aquaculture Genetics Workshop.
2005	International Advisory Committee, 13th International Congress on Genes, Gene Families and Isozymes and 2005’ Forum on Fishery Science and Technology, Sept. 17-21, 2005. Shanghai, China.
2005	Grant Panel Manager, USDA NRI Porcine Genome Sequencing Panel.
2005	USDA Special Grants Program for Tropical and Subtropical Agriculture.
2004	Review Panel, USDA ARS Scientific Quality Program Review, NP 106-Biology, Genetics, and Husbandry Program.
2004	NIH/CSR study section, Immunology
1997-2003	National Coordinator of the Catfish Species Gene Mapping Efforts.
1997-2003	National Aquaculture Gene Mapping Executive Committee.
2002-2004	Editorial Board, Marine Biotechnology.
2002-2003	Aquaculture Chairperson, National Animal Genome Project NRSP-8.
2003	Grant Review Panel, Wisconsin Sea Grant.
2003	Grant Review Panel, USDA NRI Animal Genomes and Genetic Mechanisms Program
2003	Grant Review Panel, USDA NRI Animal Growth and Nutrition Program.
2003	External Expert Review Panel, Genoma Espana and Genome Canada.
2002	Grant Review Panel, USDA NRI Animal Growth and Nutrition Program.
2002	Grant Review Panel, USDA SBIR Aquaculture Program.
2002	Expert Panel, Workshop on Genetic Improvement and Selective Breeding for the Hybrid Striped Bass Industry. Stuttgart, Arkansas.
2002	Expert Consultation on Strategies and Plans for Dissemination of Improved Fish Breeds, NAGRI, Pathumthani, Thailand.
2002	International Co-Chair, Aquatic Genomics Session, World Aquaculture Society Annual Conference, Beijing, China.
2001-2002	Organizer, National Aquaculture Genomics Workshop 2002 in San Diego, CA.
2001	Grant Review Panel, Maryland Sea Grant.
2001	Canadian AquaNet Research Projects review.
2000	Review Panel, USDA ARS Aquaculture Program.
2000	Expert Panelist, Conference on Aquaculture Genetics in the Third Millennium, Bangkok, Thailand, organized by the United Nations.
1999	Grant Review Panel, Maryland Sea Grant.
1999	Expert Advisory Panel member, invited by the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Agriculture, and the Ministry of Science and Technology of China for the five-year Agricultural Research Planning.
1998	USDA ARS review, Catfish Genetics Research Unit Five Year Research Plan.
1997	Grant Review Panel, NOAA Sea Grant, Aquaculture Endocrinology and Molecular Genetics.

HONORS AND AWARDS

2012	USDA Super Professor, Faculty Row
2009	USDA Recognition for significant contribution to "National Animal Genome Program as Coordinator for Aquaculture, USDA CSREES.
2008	Second place award for most cited paper of the year, International Society of Animal Genetics.
2007	Fellow, American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).
2007	Creative Research & Scholarship Award, Auburn University.
2002-2007	Alumni Professorship, Auburn University, in recognition of "outstanding contributions in research and teaching.
2007	Academic Master for Aquaculture under "111 Project of China.
2006	Director’s Outstanding Senior Research Award, Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station.
2003	Golden Summit Award from the Governor, Sichuan Province, China in recognition of "enthusiastic support to economic construction and social progress in Sichuan Province, and prominent contributions to international exchange and friendly cooperation between Sichuan and foreign countries.
2000	Catfish Genome Research exhibited on Capitol Hill, sponsored by NASULGC.
2000	Research featured in the Football field and Auburn Tigers Magazine
1999	Distinguished Research Award by Alabama Catfish Producers in recognition of outstanding research contributions and dedication to Alabama’s catfish industry.
1990	Research featured on the cover of Biotechnology.
1987	Outstanding Student Leader Award, University of Minnesota.
1986	President Award for outstanding student service, University of Minnesota.
1986	Competitive Graduate Fellowship, University of Minnesota.
1985	Certification for vital role in promoting friendship between people of the US and China, US-China Peoples’ Friendship Association of Minnesota.
1983	Graduate Scholarship, the Educational Council of China.
1981	Top Student List, Northwestern Agricultural University.
1981	Model Student, Governor's Award, Shaanxi Province, China.
1981	Governor’s Student Leadership Award, Shannxi Province.
1978-1981	Model Student, President's Award, Northwestern Agricultural University.
1980	Model Student, Governor's Award, Shaanxi Province.

INVITED LECTURES AND PRESENTATIONS

2010	Honors seminar to STEM students and faculty, "Catfish Genome Technologies and Applications to Aquaculture". Alabama State University.
2010	Keynote lecture, "Genome research of catfish: from ground zero to whole genome sequencing", Annual Graduate Symposium, Department of Animal Science, University of Maryland.
2010	"Genome research trends for aquaculture species: from ground zero to whole genome sequencing", Shanghai Ocean University, China.
2010	"Genome research of catfish and related aquaculture species: from ground zero to whole genome sequencing", Chinese Academy of Fisheries Science, Beijing, and televised remotely to all research institutes of the academy.
2009	"Catfish genomics: does all the hard work in the past means anything?" The Genomics in Aquaculture Symposium, Bodø University College, Bodø, Norway.
2009	"Going with trend or falling behind: Aquaculture genomics at a crossroad", keynote lecture, International Symposium on Genetics in Aquaculture (ISGA 2009), Bangkok, Thailand.
2009	"Aquaculture functional genomics: focus, trend and challenges ahead", keynote lecture, World Aquaculture Society Conference, Veracruz, Mexico.
2008	Invited lecture, "Monitoring phenotypes under water: Challenges and possibilities ahead. Oct 26-29, 2008. Allerton Conference IV, Confronting Phenotypes, University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, IL.
2008	"Motivating for grantsmanship: A faculty and an administrator’s perspective", presentation made in the session of "Best Practices: Motivating faculty for grants, coaching, and post award management" in the South Agricultural Experiment Station Directors Meeting, Mach 31-April 2, 2008, Knoxville, TN.
2008	"Healthy aquaculture: the genomic approaches", keynote lecture, AU-OUC Joint Symposium, Healthy Aquaculture, Qingdao, China.
2008	"Status and trends of aquaculture genomics" keynote lecture, World Aquaculture Society, Pusan, Korea.
2008	"Genomic approaches for the identification of immune responsors: you will not miss any guard", keynote lecture, the 5th World Fisheries Congress, Yokohama, Japan,
2007	"Status and challenges of aquaculture genomics: Making reactions work without reagents". Invited lecture for the Conference of "Convergence of Genomics and the Land Grant Mission: Emerging Trends in the Application of Genomics in Agricultural Research", Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, September 10-12, 2007.
2007	"The status of aquaculture genomics: Are the waves of the genomics revolution moving anything under the water?". Invited lecture for Intermountain Systems Biology Symposium, Logan, Utah, June 5-7, 2007.
2007	"Status and trend of aquaculture genomics: challenges ahead", seminar given on November 26, 2007 at Kentucky State University, Frankfort, Kentucky.
2007	"How to write a scientific paper?" Shanghai Fisheries University, China.
2007	"DNA marker technologies and their application in fish breeding", Aquaculture Research Institute of Jiangsu Province, Nanjing, China.
2007	"Trend of aquaculture genomics", Oceanic Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao, China.
2006	"Status and trends in genomics and modern genetic technologies in aquaculture and fisheries", the CAS Conference on Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao, China.
2006	"Catfish Genomics, achievements and challenges", Human Normal University, Changsha, China.
2006	"Aquaculture genomics for genetic improvement in aquaculture", Plenary Session keynote lecture, the International Aquaculture Genetics Conference (IAGA IX), Montpellier, France.
2006	"Aquaculture genomics: It is both aquaculture and genomics", International Workshop on "Status and trends in aquatic genetic resources: a basis for international policy" Victoria, British Colombia, Convened and supported by Fishery Resources Division, FAO of the United Nations.
2006	"A glance at catfish genomics", invited lecture given at Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, Canada.
2005	"Pre-genome research of catfish in post-genome era", invited lecture in the Department of Biological Sciences, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee.
2005	"EST analysis, why such a tedious approach is optimal for fish genome studies?", invited lecture at the Great Lakes Water Institute, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee.
2005	"Genomic studies of catfish using channel catfish x blue catfish interspecific hybrid system." World Aquaculture Society Aquaculture America 2005. New Orleans, January 18, 2005.
2005	"Innate immunity and chemokine diversity in catfish", the International Conference of Marine Biotechnology, New Foundland, Canada.
2005	"Functional genomics platform development", Yellow Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Qingdao, China.
2005	"Catfish Genome Research", Dalian Academy of Fisheries Sciences, Dalian, China.
2005	"Catfish genomics", Helongjiang Fisheries Research Institute, Harbin, China.
2005	"Aquaculture genomics in the United States", Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, China.
2005	"Catfish genomics", Institute of Hydrobiology, the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, China.
2004	"Functional genomics: a key research area in 21st century", Yellow Sea Fisheries Research Institute in conjunction with the establishment of the Sino-American Joint Laboratory of Fish Functional Genomics, Qingdao, China.
2004	"Marking the genome: DNA marker technologies", keynote lecture, the Workshop of Application of Genome and Related Technologies in Aquatic Sciences, Shanghai, China.
2004	"Mapping the genome: what is best for my species?" Shanghai Fisheries University, China, for the Workshop of Application of Genome and Related Technologies in Aquatic Sciences.
2004	"Physical mapping of genomes", Shanghai Fisheries University, China, for the Workshop of Application of Genome and Related Technologies in Aquatic Sciences.
2004	"Are aquaculture geneticists ready for functional genomics yet?" Shanghai Fisheries University, China, for the Workshop of Application of Genome and Related Technologies in Aquatic Sciences.
2004	"Genome research in catfish", China Oceanic University, Qingdao, China.
2004	30,000 catfish ESTs: a case study for a set of quality standards established for the analysis of ESTs. Plant and Animal Genome XII, San Diego, W22.
2004	"Development of genomic resources of catfish", presented in Aquaculture 2004, World Aquaculture Society Annual Conference, Honolulu, Hawaii.
2004	Mapping the catfish genome: DNA marker technologies, linkage mapping, and functional analysis. AAAS Symposium: Aquaculture: Recent Advances in Fish Culture, Breeding and the Mitigation of Environmental Impact. Seattle.
2003	"Catfish genomics: where are we going based on the progress of the first five years?" presented in Aquaculture Workshop, International Conference of Plant and Animal Genome Mapping XI, January 10-14, 2003, San Diego, CA.
2003	"Structural genomics: strategic ways of thinking for dissection of a genome", Shanghai Fisheries University, China.
2003	"Genomics revolution: its impact in aquaculture", Oceanic Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao, China.
2003	"Functional genomics: revealing functions of genes at the genome level", Shanghai Fisheries University, China.
2003	"Genomics revolution: its impact on aquaculture", East China Normal University, Shanghai, China.
2003	"Genomics revolution: its impact on aquaculture", Yellow Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Qingdao, China.
2003	"Development of genome resources in catfish and use of microarray for analysis of gene expression", the Second Aquatic Genome Symposium, Tokyo, Japan.
2002	"DNA markers and their applications in aquaculture and fisheries", ICLARM, ABBASA Office, Abbasa, Egypt.
2002	"Genomics, a rapidly expanding branch of science", Xian Jiaotong University, Xian, China.
2002	"QTL mapping and application of genomics in agriculture", Northwest Sci-Tech University of Agriculture and Forestry, Yangling, China.
2002	"Functional genomics", Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
2002	"Catfish genomics: DNA marker technologies, linkage mapping, and functional analysis", Aquaculture Genomics Session, World Aquaculture Society Annual Conference, Beijing, China.
2002	"Role of genetics in sustainable aquaculture" presented at the Sustainable agriculture in Alabama Symposium, Feb 24-26, 2002, Birmingham, AL.
2002	"Encyclopedia cDNA libraries of channel catfish and systematic analysis of genes, gene expression, and markers", presented in Aquaculture Workshop, International Conference of Plant and Animal Genome Mapping X, January 11-16, 2002, San Diego, CA.
2002	"Genomic research in fish ponds: from markers to functional genomics", invited lecture at University of Alabama-Birmingham Medical School.
2002	"Catfish Genomics: from markers to functional genomics", seminar given in the Department of Biological Sciences, College of Science and Mathematics, Auburn University.
2001	"Catfish Genomics: achievements from the past and challenges in the future", presented in Aquaculture Workshop, International Conference of Plant and Animal Genome Mapping IX, January 13-17, 2001, San Diego, CA.
2001	"Catfish genomics, from DNA markers to functional genomics", invited lecture at Oklahoma State University.
2001	"Footsteps of catfish genomics, a short story", invited lecture at University of New Hampshire.
2001	"Footsteps of catfish genomics", Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel.
2001	"Functional genomics of catfish", Galilee Research Institute, Israel.
2001	"Catfish genomics, from structural genomics to functional genomics", the National Center of Mariculture, Eilat, Israel.
2001	"Genome research and its impact on aquaculture", invited lecture for INGA, Hanoi, Vietnam.
2000	"Transgenic fish: its potential and problems for the future as a food source", Sichuan Province Fisheries Bureau, Chengdu, China.
2000	Gave invited lecture "Gene mapping, marker-assisted selection, gene cloning, and biotechnology programs at Auburn University", Albuquerque, New Mexico.
2000	"National progress in catfish gene mapping and marker-assisted selection", presented in Aquaculture Workshop, International Conference of Plant and Animal Genome Mapping VIII, January 8-13, 2000, San Diego, CA.
1999	"Catfish genomics: from DNA markers to whole genome functionality", USDA ARS Catfish genetics Unit.
1999	"Catfish Gene Mapping, Progress and Perspectives", Presentation in Aquaculture Workshop, International Conference of Plant and Animal Genome Mapping VII, January 17-21, 1999, San Diego, California.
1999	"Genomics: where is it going?" Invited lecture in Sino-American Biotechnology Conference, Yangling, Shannxi, China.
1999	"Modern Concept of Agriculture and Agricultural Technologies", the City of Yanan.
1999	"The American Political System: Perspectives and Potential Application in China", Wuqi County.
1999	"DNA marker technologies", Northwestern Forestry University, Shaanxi, China.
1999	"Transgenic fish research: from traditional approaches to stem cell technology", Northwestern Agricultural University, Shaanxi, China.
1999	"Genomics: Its today and tomorrow", China Agricultural University.
1999	"Aquaculture genomics, resource analysis, and marker-assisted selection", Northwestern University, Xian, China.
1999	"Gene mapping, marker-assisted selection, genetic engineering, and integrated genetic improvement programs at Auburn University" The fifth International Network on Genetics in Aquaculture (INGA), University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
1998	"Progress in Catfish Gene Mapping", Presentation in Aquaculture Workshop, International Conference of Plant and Animal Genome Mapping VI, January 13-17, San Diego, California.
1998	"From DNA markers to functional genomics", seminar given at the Repro Forum, Auburn University.
1998	"Hormonal changes during induced ovulation in channel catfish", seminar given at the Repro Forum, Auburn University.
1997	"New Technologies and Biotechnology Industry", Invited lecture at Genovus Inc. Plymouth, Minnesota.
1997	"Transgenic fish technology: its past, present, and the future." Invited lecture at the Center of Marine Biotechnology, Baltimore, MD.
1997	"Molecular cloning of an A/T-rich family of sequences from channel catfish". Catfish Research Symposium, Nashville, TN.
1997	"Transgenic channel catfish using growth hormone gene constructs made from the "all-fish" expression vectors. Catfish Research Symposium, Nashville, TN.
1997	"Catfish molecular genetics research programs", seminar given at the Repro Forum, Auburn University.
1996	"Transgenic catfish research: where the genes are to be from?" Invited lecture at the University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN.
1994	"Molecular analysis of promoter complexities of the endogenous retroviruses in EV- chickens". Presented at the Cold Spring Harbor Retroviruses Meeting.
1993	"Biotechnology: current status and its future". Beijing Agricultural University, Beijing, China.
1991	"Application of molecular biology in plant pathology". Noble Foundation, Ardmore, OK.
1990	"Development of expression vectors for transgenic fish". Seminar, Department of Genetics and Cell Biology, University of Minnesota.
1989	"Reverse cloning, a novel approach for generation of clones suitable for DNA sequencing". Seminar, Institute of Human Genetics, University of Minnesota.
1986	"Application of molecular techniques in plant pathology". Beijing Agricultural University, Beijing, China.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Courses Taught

Title:Molecular Genetics and Biotechnology
Course #: CMBL/FISH 7660, 4 cr
Fall Semester
A graduate course jointly listed under Cell and Molecular Biosciences and Fisheries focusing on DNA marker
technologies, genomics, and biotechnology.

Title:Special Problems in Molecular Genetics
Course #: FISH 7970, 1-5 cr

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RESEARCH INTERESTS

1. Genomics

2. Transgenics

3. Marker-assisted selection and DNA marker technologies

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