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Ping Liang is a Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Brock University, specializing in the mechanisms of inter- and intra-species genetic diversity and its contribution to biological traits. His research employs an integrated approach, combining computational and experimental methodologies in functional genomics to explore genetic variations that underlie the diversity seen in both human and other organisms. With the advent of high-throughput genome sequencing and the availability of genome sequences from a growing number of species, Liang's lab is actively engaged in comprehensive surveys of genetic diversity through the analysis of transposable elements and structural variations. His past work includes the development of computational comparative genomics methodologies for identifying retrotransposon insertion polymorphisms and the creation of a database for retrotransposon insertion polymorphisms in humans. As part of his current research, Liang utilizes next-generation sequencing technologies to document genetic diversity and to examine the effects of genetic variations on gene function and human disease susceptibility. Additionally, he collaborates with other researchers at Brock University, providing bioinformatics expertise and supervising students interested in the exciting fields of genomics and bioinformatics.
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