DR. DANFENG LONG
Nutrition and Food Hygiene Research Institute
School of Public Health
Lanzhou University
Lanzhou (China)
E-mail: longdf@lzu.edu.cn
Areas of Expertise
Development and application of novel yeasts; Food nutrition and safety; Gut microbiology
Brief Bio
Doctorate of Philosophy (09/2010 to 11/2014): School of Agriculture, Food and Wine, University of Adelaide Project: Improving alternative nitrogen utilization during wine fermentation
Master of Agronomy (09/2005 to 06/2008): College of Grassland Science, Gansu Agricultural University Major: Grassland Science
Thesis title: Comparative analysis of transgenic tall fescue (Festuca arundinacea Schreb.) plants obtained by Agrobacterium-mediated transformation and particle bombardment
Bachelor of Agronomy (09/2001 to 06/2005): College of Grassland Science, Gansu Agricultural University Major: Grassland Science
Since 2015 to date, I mainly engaged in the development and application research of novel yeasts, including the antibacterial properties of antagonistic yeast, and the exploitation of the health effects of yeast extracts. In addition, researches on the health effects and nutritional characteristics of yak milk are also being carried out, we have established a long-term cooperative relationship with local yak milk enterprises, aiming to jointly promote the development of the industry by solving key issues in this field.
