Overview
Background
Dr. Nguyen is an expert in applying long-read Oxford Nanopore Sequencing Technologies (ONT) in agriculture, particularly livestock and other sectors. Her groundbreaking contributions include being the pioneer in sequencing the genomes of Brahman and Wagyu cattle, developing an innovative epigenetic clock for age prediction in cattle, and successfully implementing ONT portable sequencers for Blockchain traceability systems in Australia.
As a leader in the field, Dr. Nguyen spearheads the use of ONT long-read technology to scaffold genome assemblies in livestock, plants, protists, and insects. Her multidisciplinary expertise in molecular biology, advanced genomics, and animal sciences also empowers her to explore causative markers for commercial SNP arrays and identify significant DNA variants from low-coverage sequencing data sets.
Dr. Nguyen's exceptional achievements and expertise have been acknowledged through the prestigious ARC Industry Fellowship, recognising her as a promising early career researcher. Her work has significantly contributed to advancing genomic research in agriculture and has opened new avenues for utilising ONT sequencing technologies across diverse domains.
Availability
- Dr Loan Nguyen is:
- Available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
Works
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2016
Journal Article
Transcriptome analyses identify five transcription factors differentially expressed in the hypothalamus of post-versus prepubertal Brahman heifers
Fortes, M. R. S., Nguyen, L. T., Weller, M. M. D. C. A., Canovas, A., Islas-Trejo, A., Porto-Neto, L. R., Reverter, A., Lehnert, S. A., Boe-Hansen, G. B., Thomas, M. G., Medrano, J. F. and Moore, S. S. (2016). Transcriptome analyses identify five transcription factors differentially expressed in the hypothalamus of post-versus prepubertal Brahman heifers. Journal of Animal Science, 94 (9), 3693-3702. doi: 10.2527/jas.2016-0471
2016
Journal Article
Polymorphisms and genes associated with puberty in heifers
Fortes, Marina R.S., Nguyen, Loan To, Porto Neto, Laercio R., Reverter, Antonio, Moore, Stephen S., Lehnert, Sigrid A. and Thomas, Milton G. (2016). Polymorphisms and genes associated with puberty in heifers. Theriogenology, 86 (1), 333-339. doi: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2016.04.046
2016
Conference Publication
Liver transcriptome from pre versus post-pubertal Brahman heifers
Nguyen, L. T., Reverter-Gomez, A., Canovas, A., Venus, B., Islas-Trejo, A., Lehnert, S. A., Medrano, J. F., Moore, S. S. and Fortes, M. R. (2016). Liver transcriptome from pre versus post-pubertal Brahman heifers. Animal Genomes (FAANG) ASAS-ISAG Joint Symposium, Salt Lake City, UT United States, 23 July 2016. Cary, NC United States: Oxford University Press. doi: 10.1093/ansci/94.supplement4.20
2015
Conference Publication
Non-synonimous polymorphism in helb is associated with male and female reproductive traits in cattle
Fortes, M. R. S., Almughlliq, F. B., Nguyen, L. T., Porto Neto, L. R. and Lehnert, S. A. (2015). Non-synonimous polymorphism in helb is associated with male and female reproductive traits in cattle. Association for the Advancement of Animal Breeding and Genetics, Lorne, VIC, Australia, 28-30 September 2015. Bundoora, VIC, Australia: Association for the Advancement of Animal Breeding and Genetics.
2015
Conference Publication
Effects of TEX11 and AR polymorphisms on reproduction and growth traits in Australian beef cattle
Nguyen, L. T., Camargo, G. M. F. D, Lyons, R. E., Lehnert, S. A. and Fortes, M. R. S. (2015). Effects of TEX11 and AR polymorphisms on reproduction and growth traits in Australian beef cattle. Proceedings of the Association for the Advancement of Animal Breeding and Genetics, Lorne, VIC, Australia, 28-30 September 2015. Bundoora, VIC, Australia: Association for the Advancement of Animal Breeding and Genetics.
2014
Journal Article
Evidence for positive selection of taurine genes within a QTL region on chromosome X associated with testicular size in Australian Brahman cattle
Lyons, Russell E., Loan, Nguyen To, Dierens, Leanne, Fortes, Marina R. S., Kelly, Matthew, McWilliam, Sean S., Li, Yutao, Bunch, Rowan J., Harrison, Blair E., Barendse, William, Lehnert, Sigrid A. and Moore, Stephen S. (2014). Evidence for positive selection of taurine genes within a QTL region on chromosome X associated with testicular size in Australian Brahman cattle. BMC Genetics, 15 (1) 6, 6.1-6.10. doi: 10.1186/1471-2156-15-6
Supervision
Availability
- Dr Loan Nguyen is:
- Available for supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Bovine Immunity from Novel Protozoan Vaccines
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Hannah Siddle, Associate Professor Gry Boe-Hansen, Professor Ala Tabor
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Doctor Philosophy
Stingless bee enzymes for biotransformation of cane sugar to a low GI sugar
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Emerita Professor Mary Fletcher, Dr Natasha Hungerford
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Doctor Philosophy
Understanding the genomic variation of methane producing ruminants
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Seema Yadav, Dr Elizabeth Ross
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Doctor Philosophy
Assessing the effect of date fruit (Phoenix dactylifera L.) on human gut microbiota and metabolite production: an in vitro fermentation study
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Michael Netzel, Professor Yasmina Sultanbawa
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Doctor Philosophy
Developing genomic resources to enable better breeding decisions for Rufous bettongs, Aepyprymnus rufescens.
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Nick Hudson
Completed supervision
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
The cellular and molecular foundations of antibody response kinetics and affinity maturation in giant grouper (Epinephelus lanceolatus)
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Andrew Barnes
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