Dr. Wansheng Liu

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Biography

Wansheng Liu is a Professor in the Department of Animal Science at Pennsylvania State University, specializing in Animal Genomics. He serves as an Undergraduate Adviser and is part of the Graduate Faculty. Liu holds a B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in Animal Breeding Genetics from Northwest Agricultural University in China, and has significant post-doctoral experience at Uppsala University and the University of Minnesota. His research interests encompass structural and functional comparative genomics, epigenetics, and animal breeding genetics, with special emphasis on the mammalian Y chromosome and male fertility. Liu is involved in various research projects aimed at characterizing the functional structure and variations of ruminant Y chromosomes, as well as the PRAMEY gene family's role in spermatogenesis. He teaches courses such as ANSC 543 Animal Genomics and ANSC 213 Introduction to Animal Biotechnology, and has an extensive publication record in notable scientific journals covering a wide range of topics in animal science and genetics.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

Pennsylvania State University • University Park, PA

Leading research and teaching in animal genomics.

Associate Professor

2007-01-01 — 2017-12-31

Pennsylvania State University • University Park, PA

Conducted research and taught courses in animal science.

Associate Research Professor

2003-01-01 — 2007-12-31

University of Nevada • Reno, NV

Researched animal biotechnology.

Research Associate

1999-01-01 — 2003-12-31

University of Minnesota • Minneapolis, MN

Conducted research in animal science.

Visiting Scholar

1995-01-01 — 1996-12-31

Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences • Uppsala, Sweden

Engaged in research on animal breeding and genetics.

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Doctorate Program
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Speaking
Required:23
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Required:100
IELTS
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
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GRE General
Prerequisites
Master's degree in related field for PhD Baccalaureate degree from accredited institution
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