Ling Dong
About Ling Dong
Ling Dong is a scientist specializing in molecular biology, currently working at Applied DNA Sciences in Stony Brook, NY. With a background in plant sciences and extensive experience in DNA analysis and assay development, Dong has contributed to various projects in the field, including cotton species identification and COVID-19 testing.
Work at Applied DNA Sciences
Ling Dong has been employed at Applied DNA Sciences since 2016 as a Scientist in Molecular Biology. In this role, Dong leads projects that focus on identifying cotton species through the use of plastome-based and genomic DNA markers. Dong has also contributed to the development and validation of components for the Linea™ COVID-19 Real-Time PCR Assay Kit. The position emphasizes the application of molecular biology techniques and advanced bioinformatics tools in research and product development.
Education and Expertise
Ling Dong earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biology/Biological Sciences from Sichuan University, completing the program from 2003 to 2007. Dong furthered academic pursuits at The University of Georgia, where a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Plant Sciences was obtained from 2007 to 2013. Dong possesses expertise in designing PCR and RT-PCR assays for various molecular biology applications and has extensive experience in GM screening for cotton textile products.
Background
Before joining Applied DNA Sciences, Ling Dong held several positions in academia and botanical research. From 2007 to 2013, Dong worked as a Teaching and Research Assistant at the University of Georgia. Following this, Dong served as a Research Consultant at The New York Botanical Garden from 2014 to 2016 and as a Consultant Botanist at the Missouri Botanical Garden for 11 months in 2015 to 2016. These roles contributed to Dong's comprehensive background in molecular biology and plant sciences.
Achievements in Molecular Biology
Ling Dong has made significant contributions to the field of molecular biology, particularly in the area of plant sciences. Notable achievements include leading projects that identify cotton species using advanced DNA markers and developing components for the Linea™ COVID-19 Real-Time PCR Assay Kit. Dong utilizes advanced bioinformatics tools such as RAxML and PAUP* for DNA sequence alignments and analyses, showcasing a strong proficiency in molecular techniques.