Jiang Lab

Jiming Jiang
Principle Investigator
I have a broad interest on plant genetics and genomics. I try to be a good coach in the lab, helping my students and postdocs to tackle problems and solve puzzles. At home I enjoy observing the growth and development of various plant species. Running is my favorite way of exercising.

Chao Fang
Postdoctoral Researcher
I received my Ph.D. degree at The University of Chinese Academy science in genetics. My research interest is functional and evolutionary analysis of cis-regulatory elements in plants. It is my dream to be able to decipher all the transcriptional regulatory code hidden in the genome. Outside of lab, I like to read books, watch movies, and play soccer with my son.

Haoyang Xin
Postdoctoral Researcher
I received my Ph.D. at Nanjing Forestry University in Tree genetics and biology. I have an interest in the plant centromere function and crop improvement. Outside of lab, I like reading and walking.

Brandon Beall
Graduate Student
I migrated to Michigan State University after achieving a B.S. in Agronomy & Crop Sciences at Iowa State University where I worked on maize endosperm development. Now, I am interested in the mechanisms by which enhancers influence the expression of genes, gene clusters, and entire biological pathways. I occupy my time outside of lab with soccer, disc golf, and horrible movies.

J Lourdes Lopez
Graduate Student
I grew up in Houston, Texas and received my B.S. in Plant Biology at The University of Texas. I am interested in exploring the cis-regulatory mechanisms that regulate the plant stress response to abiotic stimuli. I also have a liking for computation. When i'm not in lab, I like to spend my time in nature, practicing yoga, and chilling with my cat, Everest.

Luke Strickland
Graduate Student
I was born in Atlanta, Georgia and earned my B.S. in Applied Biotechnology with a concentration in Plant Science at the University of Georgia, where I worked on soybean disease resistance. I am interested in working in crop genomics and analyzing the chromatin landscape for clues as to how to make those crops better! When I'm not in the lab, you can find me running, reading National Geographic magazines, or exploring our beautiful world.

Jacob Trusky
Graduate Student
I started my journey in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, then took the cursed vernacular, Pittsburghese, to Washington D.C.. I received a B.S. in Biotechnology and Molecular Biology with a minor in Computational Data Science at George Mason University. Here, I am studying epigenetic interactions affecting plant development and stress tolerance using genetic engineering. Outside of academics I am into anime, video games, and board games; my favorites being Risk, Catan, and Root.

Giovanna Belo
Graduate Student
I am obtained my licentiate degree in Biology and my masters in Genetics. Currently I’m a PhD candidate in The Genetics and Plant Breeding at the Federal University of Lavras, Brazil. I'm interested in learning more about plant cytogenetics with new technologies as oligo-FISH and 3D-FISH. When I’m not in the lab, I love to walk in nature, read books, listen to music, travel and drink coffee!

Megan Meyer
Undergraduate Student
I am currently an undergraduate student at MSU with major in Biochemistry/Biotech and a minor in German. I am interested in attending graduate school and continuing to work in genetics once I graduate. Outside of Lab, I am in a MSU student dance company, and I love to read, do yoga and spend time with friends.