NAME: Wei Yu Yan
Gender: female
Born in 16 Feb, 1978
Nationality：P.R.CHINA
Birthplace：Yushan county·Jiangxi Province, China
Title: Professor
AcademicDegree：PhD.
Email:ywygood-0216@163.com
Phone: +8613870083304
Address: College of Animal science & Technology, Jiangxi Agricultural university, No.1101 Zhimin Road, Changbei Economic and Development Zone, Nanchang city, Jiangxi province, P.R.China
BRIEF INTRODUCTION：
She worksat Jiangxi Agricultural University. She won the title of Jiangxi Province hundred million Talents Project candidate, Jiangxi Province Young scientist training object.She is now the deputy director of the Bee Biology Professional Committee ofApicultural Science Association of China, the chairman of Jiangxi apiculture Society, and the expert of Jiangxi apiculture industry technical system. Mainly engaged in bee resources development and utilization of teaching and scientific research work.She has hosted 12 projects, including 4 projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation. Her scientific research achievements have won 1 third prize of Natural Science of Jiangxi Province, 2 second prize of Science and Technology Progress Award of Jiangxi Province, and 1 second prize of Technological invention of Jiangxi Province.She participated in the compilation of textbooks such as“Apiculture”,“Bee Physiology” and“Nectar Source Botany”.
EDUCATION：
2006/09-2009/06, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, PhD
2008/03-2008/09, Academy of Agricultural Sciences in France, bee Research Institute, Sino-French joint trainingPhD
2001/09-2004/06, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction,Master's
1997/09-2001/06,Jiangxi Agricultural University, Animal Science, Bachelor's
EMPLOYMENT:
2017/01- Present, Jiangxi Agricultural University, College of Animal Science and Technology, Professor
2017/02-2018/02,Visiting Scholar, University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, USA
2009/10-2016.12, Jiangxi Agricultural University, College of Animal Science and Technology, Associate Professor
2006/10-2009/09, Jiangxi Agricultural University, College of Animal Science and Technology,Lecturer
2004/07-2006/09, Jiangxi Agricultural University, College of Animal Science and Technology,Teaching assistant
ACADEMIC PUBLICATIONS:
1.Shanshan Shao，Qiang Huang，Yalin Pei，Junyan Hu，Zilong Wang，Lizhen Zhang，Xujiang He，Xiaobo Wu，Weiyu Yan*(corresponding author). Whole-Genome Resequencing− Based Qualitative Trait Locus Mapping Correlated yellow with the Mutant Color in Honeybees,Apis cerana cerana. Animals. 2024, 14, 862.
2.Shan Shan Shao, Qiang Huang, Xin Yue Yu, Li Zhen Zhang, Xiao Bo Wu, Zi Long Wang, Xu Jiang He, Ling Li Guan, Kang Qi Wu,Wei Yu Yan*(corresponding author). Comparative analysis of reference genes in honey bees,Apis cerana andApis mellifera. Journal of Apicultural Research. 2022. https://doi.org/10.1080/00218839.2022.2046529.
3.Yaping Meng, Xinyue Yu, Qiang Huang, Lizhen Zhang, Xiaobo Wu, Zilong Wang, Weiyu Yan*(corresponding author). Genetic and phylogenetic analysis of the honey bee sacbrood virus from jiangxi isolates. Journal of Asia-Pacific Entomology. 2022, 25: 101847.
4. Li Ke,Wei Yu Yan, Li Zhen Zhang, Zhi Jiang Zeng, Jay Evans, Qiang Huang. Honey bee habitat sharing enhances gene flow of the parasite Nosema ceranae. Microbial Ecology, https://doi.org/ 10.1007/ s00248-021-01827-3,2021
5.Wei-Yu Yan*, Hai-Yan Gan, Shu-Yun Li, Jing-Hua Hu, Zi-Long Wang, Xiao-Bo Wu, Zhi-Jiang Zeng. Morphology and transcriptome differences between the haploid and diploid drones of Apis cerana. Journal of Asia-Pacific Entomology.2016,19:1167-1173.
6. Huan WANG, Shao-Wu ZHANG Zhi-Jiang ZENG,Wei-Yu YAN*(corresponding author). Nutrition affects longevity and gene expression in honey bee (Apis mellifera) workers. Apidologie. 2014, 45:618-625.
7. Huan Wang, Zi-long Wang, Zhi-jiang ZENG, Xiao-bo Wu andWei-yu YAN*(corresponding author). Nucleotide diversity based on csd gene of the black giant honey bee,Apis laboriosa (Hymenoptera:Apidae).European Journal of Entomology. 2013, 110(2):215-220.
8. Yuan-Yuan Shi, Wei-Yu Yan (co-first author), Zachary Y. Huang,Zi-Long Wang, Xiao-Bo Wu, Zhi-Jiang Zeng*. Genome-wide analysis indicates that queen larvae have lower methylation levels in the honey bee (Apis mellifera). Naturwissenschaften, 2013,100(2):193-197.
9. Li-Zhen Zhang, Wei-Yu Yan, Zi-Long Wang, Ya-Hui Guo, Yao Yi, Shao-Wu Zhang, Zhi-Jiang Zeng. Differential protein expression analysis following olfactory learning inApis cerana. Journal of Comparative Physiology A, 2015, 201:1053-1061.
10. Li-Zhen Zhang, Shao-Wu Zhang, Wei-Yu Yan, Zi-Long Wang, Zhi-Jiang Zeng. Cross-modal learning between visual and olfactory in Apis cerana. Journal of Comparative Physiology A,2014, 200(10): 899–909.
11. Yao Yi,Wei-Yu Yan, You Li, Ya-Hui Guo,Li-Zhen Zhang, Zhi-Jiang Zeng. Genotypic variability of queen retinue workers in honey bee colony (Apis mellifera). African Entomology, 2018,26(1):30-35.
12. Gan Hai-Yan, Li Shu-Yun, Zeng Zhi-Jiang,Yan Wei-Yu (corresponding author). Artificial cultivation and morphological determination of diploid drones ofApis cerana cerana. Chinese Journal of Agricultural Sciences.2014,47 (22) : 4533-4539.
13. Shi Y, Zhang L Z, Zeng Z Z, WANG Z L,Yan Wei-Yu (corresponding author). Screening, identification and application of Saccharomyces sapiens brews. Chinese Journal of Food Science. 2013,13 (10) : 197-204.
14. Liu Tingting, Liu Junfeng, Wang Wenxiang, Wang Huan, Wang Zilong, Zeng Zhijiang,Yan Weiyu (Corresponding author). Cloning and expression profiling of DNA methyltransferase Dnmt3 gene fromApis cerana cerana. Acta Entomologica Sinica, 2012, 55(3): 284-290.
15. Yan Weiyu, Xie Guoxiu, Ding Huangjie, Wu Xiaobo, Wang Zilong. Preparation of nano propolis and its effect on blood lipid lowering and antioxidant function in rats. Journal of Jiangxi Agricultural University.2013,35(2):245-248.
Academic award：
1. Zeng Zhijun, ZHANG Jinwu,YAN Weiyu, WU Xiaobo, XI Fanggui, LIU Guangnan, ZENG Xingkai, HE Xujiang, JIANG Wujun, Lin Jinlong. Research and Application of Key Technologies of Royal Jelly, Natural bee Food Production and Bee pollination, Second Prize of Science and Technology Progress of Jiangxi Province, J-22-2-09-R03, Jiangxi Provincial People's Government, 2023.
2. Zeng Zhi-jiang,YAN Wei-Yu, XIE Guo-xiu, WU Xiaobo, Huang Kang, ZHANG Juan, CHENG Wang-shan, ZHANG Qingbiao. Research and Application of Efficient farming of Bees and its Products, Jiangxi Science and Technology Progress Award, Second Prize, J-11-2-03-R02, Jiangxi Provincial People's Government, 2012
3. Zeng Zhi-jiang, WU Xiaobo,YAN Wei-Yu, Zhang Fei, PAN Qi-Zhong. New Technology of Bionic immobile bee pulp Production and royal Breeding, Second Prize of Technical Invention of Jiangxi Province, F-16-2-01-R03,2017, Jiangxi Provincial People's Government.
4. Zeng Zhi-Yan,YAN Wei-Yu, XIE Xianbei, GUO Dong-sheng. Study on Sex Ratio and Nutritional Hybrid Biological Characteristics of Honeybees, Natural Science Award of Jiangxi Province, Third Prize, Z-07-3-04-R02, Jiangxi Provincial People's Government.
5. Zeng Zhi-jiang,YAN Wei-Yu, WU Xiaobo, LI Lin, HE Xujiang. Combining beekeeping teaching, research and development, Exploring a new model of building a Teaching base in the school, Second Prize of Teaching Achievement Award of Jiangxi Province, 2010261, Jiangxi Provincial Department of Education.
6. Zeng Zhi-Jiang,YAN Wei-Yu, WANG Kai-fa. Study on Minerals in Pollen of Nectar source Plants, Science and Technology Achievement Award of Universities in Jiangxi Province, Second Prize, SJ-06-2-18, Jiangxi Provincial Department of Education.
7. Zeng Zhi-jiang, LIU Zhi-Yong, WANG Zilong,YAN Wei-Yu, WU Xiaobo, WANG Huan. Study on csd polymorphism of bee sex allele, Science and Technology Achievement Award of Universities in Jiangxi Province, 1st Prize, J13-1-0013, Jiangxi Provincial Department of Education.
RESEARCH PROJECTS:
1. National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.32160133), Metabolism of imidacloprid in food in bee colonies and its influence on bee colonies, 2022.1-2025.12.
2.Jiangxi key research and development plan (No.20232BBF60008), Research and application demonstration of key technologies of high quality and high yield ofApis cerana cerana. 2024.1-2026.12.
3. Project of Expert in the Bee Industry Technology System in Jiangxi Province, JXARS-14，2018.1-present.
4.National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.31660696), Molecular mechanism of photodependent geomagnetic induction in honeybee, 2017.1-2020.12.
5. National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.31460641),Study on the cultivation method and mechanism of superior queen ofApis cerana cerana, 2015.1—2018.12.
6. National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 31160486), Artificial cultivation of diploid drones fromApis cerana cerana and identification of cannibalism pheromones, 2012.1—2015.12.
7. Jiangxi Province Young scientist training object(No. 20133BCB23012), 2013.1—2015.12.
8. Academic Degree and Postgraduate Education Reform Research Project of Jiangxi Province,(No.JXYJG-2012-036), Improving the quality of postgraduate degree theses with discipline construction as the platform and scientific research projects as the carrier -- Taking Special economic animal Feeding discipline as an example, 2012.1-2014.12.
9.Jiangxi Science and Technology Support Project(No.2010BNB00505), Research and Application of nano-propolis, 2011.1-2013.12.
10. Project of Jiangxi Provincial Department of Education (No.GJJ14278), Design and Application of non-grafting queen rearing producer ofApis cerana, 2014.1-2015.12.
11.Natural Science Foundation of Jiangxi Province (No.2010GZN0044), Cloning and mRNA expression of DNA methyltransferase Dnmt3 fromApisceranacerana, 2011.1-2013.12
12.Jiangxi Provincial Department of Education Project (No. GJJ11406), Development of Mead, 2011.1-2013.12.
