Liangliang Gao
Bio
Dr. Gao works as a senior research scholar in Dr. Massimo Iorizzo’s lab, where their research focuses on the quality and genomics of vegetables and fruits. The lab studies various crops (blueberries, carrots and more) to improve their nutritional value and shelf life. By exploring the genetic basis of traits such as flavor, texture, and nutrient content, Liang aims to enhance the overall quality of produce. Using expertise in genomics, molecular biology, and bioinformatics, Liang is working to identify key genetic markers associated with desirable traits in fruits and vegetables. Some of the extended research could involve the study of how these plant-based bio-molecules impact or benefit human health, nutrition and wellbeing.
Education
PhD University of Minnesota
Publications
- DNA Traces on the Shroud of Turin: Metagenomics of the 1978 Official Sample Collection , bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory) (2026)
- DNA signatures preserved in the official 1978 sample collection of the Shroud of Turin , Scientific Reports (2026)
Groups
Honors and Awards
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration SBIR Business Grant on Microbial Genome Fingerprinting and Environmental Impacts
- National Science Foundation Industry University Cooperative Research Center Grant on Wild Wheat Quality Genes