Shanshan Yang
About Shanshan Yang
Shanshan Yang is the Director of Screening at Geneseeq Technology Inc., with extensive expertise in molecular marker technology and genotyping-by-sequencing. She has over six years of breeding experience and a strong background in bioinformatics, having worked at various institutions including Ceres, DuPont Pioneer, and Arizona State University.
Work at Geneseeq
Shanshan Yang serves as the Director of Screening at Geneseeq Technology Inc. since 2021. In this role, she leads initiatives related to molecular marker technology and genotyping-by-sequencing (GBS). Her expertise is instrumental in developing and implementing screening processes that enhance the efficiency and accuracy of genetic analysis.
Education and Expertise
Shanshan Yang earned her Bachelor's degree from Sun Yat-sen University, where she studied from 2005 to 2009. She furthered her education at Texas A&M University, obtaining a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from 2009 to 2014. Her academic background supports her significant expertise in molecular marker technology, quantitative genetics, and bioinformatics.
Background
Shanshan Yang has over six years of breeding experience with annual crops such as sorghum and perennial fruits like grapevine. Her background includes various roles in research and bioinformatics, with positions at institutions such as Ceres, Inc., DuPont Pioneer, and Arizona State University. She has developed pipelines for Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) data analysis and has experience in managing large datasets.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Shanshan Yang has demonstrated proficiency in quantitative genetics analysis tools, including R/QTL, JoinMap, and TASSEL. She has hands-on project experience in machine learning and modeling for biomarker discovery. Additionally, she is skilled in statistical analysis and simulation techniques, utilizing programming languages such as R and Python.
Professional Experience
Shanshan Yang has held various research and scientific roles, including Bioinformatics Scientist at Arizona State University and Research Associate for the VitisGen Project at Cornell University. Her experience includes managing bioinformatics cores and collaborating on significant research projects. She has also worked as a Graduate Research Assistant and Teaching Assistant at Texas A&M University.