Yi Fan Email & Phone Number

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Dedicated and accomplished postdoctoral research scientist with expertise in fermented food, microbiology and gut health. Experienced in investigating the impact of microbiome shifts on host physiology, microbial functionality, and pathogen colonization. Proficient in utilizing high-throughput sequencing technologies, molecular biology techniques, and bioinformatics tools. Proven ability to analyze complex microbial community structures and contribute to the advancement of scientific knowledge. Passionate about promoting health in both livestock and human populations.

A great population of symbiotic microbes colonizes the gut of vertebrates, which has ~100 times in genetic capacity compared to their hosts. Animal GI tracts are highly selective for commensal bacteria, meaning the microbes tolerated by the gut could be essential. Evidence showed that the symbiotic bacteria benefit their hosts in pathogen exclusion, disease resistance, nutrient metabolism, and immune response. Dysbiosis of the microbial community may cause corresponding diseases. Antibiotic is widely accepted in livestock production in many countries, yet it strongly affects the abundance and balance of their gut microbiota. I am trying to develop effective alternatives of antibiotics in poultry production using commensal bacteria and understand how microbiota contribute to the host. By understanding the mechanisms of which/how specific bacteria regulate host physiology may help us target and control the microbiota to promote health in poultry production and food safety.

Guelph, Ontario

As a Graduate Research Assistant in CRIFS, I mainly perform inspection and Microbiological challenge testing of incoming, in-process, and finished food samples and materials from different food company in the LEVEL 3 lab. The position requires the ability to1) conduct Pre- and Post- operation assessment and manage corrective actions as needed;2) design, prepare, arrange and perform strict scientific experiments;3) correctly handle bio-hazardous material; 4) manage and eliminate cross contamination; 5) perform quantitative and qualitative analysis;6) perform statistical analysis; 7) interpret experimental data;8) Computer Word, Powerpoint, Excel skills;9) present and report the experiment results to the clients;10) positive and professional approach with willingness to learn;11)work with extremely strong safety conscious; 12)keep strong research ethics.

As a research assistant in State-Key Laboratory, Sun Yat-sen University, China, my job was to help Dr. Yang to characterize roles of baculovirus gene pe38 in inducing apoptosis in SF21 cells. That requires: • Solid molecular biological background;• Ability to perform experiments both independently as well as in a team environment;• Safety conscious to handle Genotoxic reagents;• Ability to handle multiple priorities;• Strong attention to detail;• Good computer skills in biotechnological software (e.g. DNA star, Primer 5) and using biological database (NCBI, SRS, TMHMM, etc)• Good computer skills in office software such as Word, Powerpoint, Excel;• Positive and professional approach with willingness to learn

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), Animal Sciences, A

A great population of symbiotic microbes colonizes the gut of vertebrates, which has ~100 times in genetic capacity compared to their.

Master Of Science (M.Sc.), Food Science, 4.0

Bachelor Of Science (B.Sc.), Biochemistry And Molecular Biology, 3.9