Zifeng Jiang

Bio

Research Project: Currently, I am sequencing several endangered species and pests, including two bird sibling species (Kirtland Warbler and Cape May Warbler), the famous Lonesome George, whiteflies and the Chicago bed bug. Kirtland Warbler is endemic to only a few counties in Michigan and is listed as an endangered species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Lonesome George is the last known individual of one subspecies of Galapagos Tortoise.
Whiteflies are the No.1 agricultural pests for most regions of the world. The bed bug is a noxious pest and has been drawing more attention recently due to its rapid expansion. The preliminary assemblies for the above species will be released soon.