Yanbing Wang

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About Yanbing Wang

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARYI have over ten years of expertise in molecular and cellular biology, and plant science, especially in plant reproduction, seed and fruit development. I lead projects focused on research, data analysis, troubleshooting, and scientific communication in renowned laboratories. I have authored a dozen peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals, with 4 more in preparation. Additionally, I contributed to the translation of 2 books on biotechnology and 1 dictionary on plant physiology and biochemistry (English to Chinese). My career goal is to leverage my expertise in molecular/cellular biology to make a substantial impact on sustainable agriculture and human health.RESEARCH EXPERIENCE• University of Georgia, Athens, GA (supervisor Esther van der Knaap, PhD) Postdoctoral Research Associate, 2021- • Washington University in St. Louis, MO (supervisor Elizabeth Haswell, PhD) Postdoctoral Research Associate, 2016-2018; Research Scientist, 2018-2020; Staff Scientist, 2020• University of Arizona, AZ (supervisor Ravi Palanivelu, PhD) Postdoctoral Research Associate, 2013-2016• Peking University, Beijing, CN (main supervisor Li-jia Qu, PhD) Visiting Graduate Student/Graduate Research Associate, 2007-2012AWARDS & HONOURS• ASPB-Early Career Plant Scientists Travel Funds, 08/2023• IPBGG Postdoc Travel Awards, 05/2023• ICAR 2021 Travel/Participation Award, 04/2021• Best Trainee Question Award (CEMB Working Group Meeting), 11/2018• Invited Poster Presentation Award (the satellite symposium of the 25th ICSPR), 6/2018• Center for Engineering MechanoBiology (CEMB) Research Fellowship, 2016-2018• Presidential Scholarship (The top scholarship to a graduate student at CAU), 2011• Research Achievement Award, 2010• Outstanding Graduate Award, 2006• Huang Zongdao Scholarship, 2006• Annual Top Comprehensive Scholarship, 2005TEACHING • 2006-2007 Basic Molecular Biology, Teaching Assistant. • 2007 Specialty English, Teaching Assistant. • 2018, Biology 3041: Plant Biology and Genetic Engineering, Lecture 4 - Fertilization & Embryogenesis, Guest Lecturer. LEADERSHIP• President of UGA’s Postdoctoral Association (July 2023 – June 2024) • Outreach Coordinator of UGA’s Postdoctoral Association (July 2022 – June 2023)