Xiaoying Zhang
PhD student
R.811
Phone:
+49 431 880-2621
Telefax:
+49 431 880-4197
xzhang@zoologie.uni-kiel.de
Short CV
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PhD student, Kiel University, Germany |
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Master study of Hydrobiology, Ocean University of China, China |
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Bachelor of Biological Science, Handan College, China |
Research experience
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Studying complete mitochondrial genome of octopus |
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Studying the morphological indetification, phylogenetics and barcoding of cryptic species in short-armed octopus |
Research topic
I’m interested in using humanized Drosophila models to study metabolic diseases such as diabetes and obesity. Firstly, I produce humanized Drosophila suited for studying diabetes and obesity in the fly based on CRISPR/Cas9 technology and Gal4/UAS system. I will use the newly generated tools to experimentally interfere/induce obesity in the fly, then have a depth characterization of the influence of manipulation of hormonal signaling on diabetes and obesity.