Ling Dong

Ling Dong has a diverse work experience in various research roles. From 2016, they worked as a Scientist - Molecular Biology at Applied DNA Sciences, where they were responsible for cotton-related projects. Prior to this, Ling Dong was a Research Consultant at The New York Botanical Garden (2014-2016), focusing on authentication of herbal dietary supplements and genomic research. They also worked as a Consultant Botanist at Missouri Botanical Garden (2015-2016) and as a Short-term Consultant at TRAFFIC East Asia (2013). Ling Dong's earlier experience includes being a Graduate Research Assistant at the Complex Carbohydrate Research Center, University of Georgia (2013) and a Teaching/Research Assistant at the University of Georgia (2007-2013). They also worked as a Research Assistant at the Key Laboratory of Bio-resources and Eco-environment, Ministry of Education, Sichuan University (2006-2007), conducting studies on virus interactions.

Ling Dong pursued their education, starting from 2003 to 2007, at Sichuan University, where they earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Biology/Biological Sciences, General. They then went on to attend The University of Georgia from 2007 to 2013, where they obtained a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Plant Sciences. No further education history is provided beyond these two institutions and degrees.