Lien Luong
Contact
Professor, Faculty of Science - Biological Sciences
- lluong@ualberta.ca
- Phone
- (780) 492-1818
- Address
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B-326, B-330 Bio Science - Botany Wing
11355 - Saskatchewan DriveEdmonton ABT6G 2E9
Overview
About
2007-2011 Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Biology, CIDD, Pennsylvania State University
2005-2007 PDF Department of Biology, University of Cincinnati
2004 PhD Entomology, University of California, Davis
1998 MSc Biology, University of California, Riverside
1996 BSc Evolution and Ecology, University of California, Davis
Research
My research focuses on the ecology and evolution of host-parasite interactions. The research in my lab investigates: 1) the evolution of parasitism, 2) phenotypic plasticity in parasites, and 3) the physiological ecology of parasitism. Additional research in my lab examines parasite transmission dynamics and the biotic and abiotic factors that drive these processes.
Teaching
BIOL 108: Introduction to Biological Diversity
BIOL 495 and BIOL 595: Ecology and Evolution of Infectious Diseases
BIOL 299, 399, 498, 499: Research Project Courses
Courses
BIOL 298 - Understanding Biological Research
An introduction to the process of scientific research including the different approaches to research within biology, formulating research questions, hands-on skill development, experimental design, data collection and analysis, critical thinking, communication of findings, ethics, and career opportunities. Students will attend lectures and selected seminars, and participate in biological research under the supervision of an academic staff member in the Department of Biological Sciences. Open to undergraduate students in the Faculty of Science with preference given to students in Honors and Specialization Programs in the Department of Biological Sciences, and BSc General students (Biological Sciences major). Consent of Department of Biological Sciences required. All students must apply for admission. Prerequisite: BIOL 107 or 108 or SCI 100. See the Biological Sciences website for more details at www.biology.ualberta.ca/courses.
BIOL 596 - Special Topics in Biology
Covers specialized topics of current interest to graduate students in Biological Sciences. Consult the Department for details about current offerings. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Credit for this course may be obtained more than once.
ZOOL 352 - Principles of Parasitism
An introduction to protozoan, helminth and arthropod parasites of animals; principles of host and parasite adaptation, epidemiology, ecology, host defenses and immunology, and control of parasitic infections. The seminar will highlight the diversity of parasites in the major groups. Prerequisite: a 200-level Biological Sciences course (ZOOL 250 or IMIN 200 recommended).