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Research Interests
Genomics of Reproduction
Research Summary
My research in reproductive genomics includes mapping of quantitative trait loci and transcriptomes for genetic complexity of female reproduction. We use both candidate gene and genome-wide scanning approaches in identifying genes or genome regions that are responsible for various complex traits related to ovulation, embryo survival and pregnancy. In the transcriptome analysis, we use a gene-based approach to study the gene expression patterns of different reproductive tissues/organs in vertebrates. We focus on gene clustering analysis, which enables us to gain insight into possible common regulatory factors and pathways involved in reproduction.
Research Publications
Selected 2005-2009
Jiang Z, Michal JJ, Chen J, Daniels TF, Kunej T, Garcia MD, Gaskins CT, Busboom JR, Alexander LJ, Wright Jr. RW, MacNeil MD. 2009. Discovery of novel genetic networks associated with 19 economically important traits in beef cattle. International Journal of Biological Sciences 5:528-542.
Jiang, Z., J.J. Michal, D.J. Tobey, T.F. Daniels, D.C. Rule, and M.D. Macneil, Significant associations of stearoyl-CoA desaturase (SCD1) gene with fat deposition and composition in skeletal muscle. Int J Biol Sci, 2008. 4(6): p. 345-51.
Jiang, Z., J.J. Michal, D.J. Tobey, Z. Wang, M.D. Macneil, and N.S. Magnuson, Comparative understanding of UTS2 and UTS2R genes for their involvement in type 2 diabetes mellitus. Int J Biol Sci, 2008. 4(2): p. 96-102.
Jiang Z, Rothschild MF. 2007. Swine genome science comes of age. International Journal of Biological Sciences 3:129-131.
Rothschild MF, Hu Z-L, Jiang Z. 2007. Advances in QTL mapping in pigs. International Journal of Biological Sciences 3:192-197.
Garcia, M.D., J.J. Michal, C.T. Gaskins, J.J. Reeves, T.L. Ott, Y. Liu, and Z. Jiang, Significant association of the calpastatin gene with fertility and longevity in dairy cattle. Anim Genet, 2006. 37(3): p. 304-5.
Kunej T, Michal JJ, Dovc P, Jiang Z. 2005. Genetic variation of the mitochondrial D-loop region containing mitochondrial transcription factor A (TFAM) binding sites is not associated with marbling in Wagyu x Limousin F2 crosses. Acta Agriculturae Slovenica 86: 99-102.