As a classical discipline in the field of life sciences, research directions in zoology and related fields such as Animal Genetics and Evolution, Animal Diversity and Protection and Utilization, and Primates and Animal Models are not only the basis of various fields of research, but also play important roles in the development of multidisciplinary integration. To track frontier research in the field of zoology, strengthen communication among researchers, and promote cooperation and development of related disciplines, we are holding the “2021 Frontiers in Zoology Forum” based on the successful hosting of the forum in 2017, 2018 and 2019. As such, we kindly invite experts and scholars from various research institutes to participate in the forum to exchange viewpoints and progress and further the advancement of frontier science.
Established in 1980, Zoological Research (ZR) is a bimonthly publication produced by Kunming Institute of Zoology, the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and the China Zoological Society. ZR is now covered by Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-E), with full coverage to be backdated to issue 1 in 2016. It publishes peer-reviewed original research article/review/report/commentary/letter to the editor/editorial in English on Primates and Animal Models, Conservation and Utilization of Animal Resources, and Animal Diversity and Evolution.
1. Conference theme
Animal Gene Resources Diversity and Utilization
2. Conference time
Held from 23–25 April 2021: registration on 23 April, the editorial committee meeting will be held from 19:00 to 21:30 of 23 April, the forum topic reports on 24 April, visit and symposium with Ningbo University on 25 April.
3. Conference location
Ningbo, Zhejiang
4. Conference organizers
Organizer: Editorial Office of Zoological Research
Sponsor: Editorial Office of Zoological Research
School of Marine Sciences, Ningbo University
5. Conference organization
Chairman: Yong-Gang Yao
Secretary General: Yong-Tang Zheng
Organizing Committee: Jiong Chen, Wei-Yee Chan, Xue-Long Jiang, Yun Zhang
6. Conference language
Academic reports: Chinese. The keynote reports will be 40 minutes per person (35 minutes for reporting and 5 minutes for questions).
7. Conference charge
The participants are responsible for transportation, accommodation and meals (satisfying the uniform discount price), and the meals are arranged by the conference. Free registration fee.
8. Conference group contact information
Ms. Su-Qing Liu: 18988428832, E-mail: zoores@mail.kiz.ac.cn
Mr. Long Nie: 15687782867, E-mail: niel@mail.kiz.ac.cn
Qian-Jin Zhou:13685706536, E-mail:zhouqianjin@nbu.edu.cn
Ai-Li Sun:13884417476, E-mail: sunaili@nbu.edu.cn
Conference schedule | ||||
23 April First part: ZR editorial committee meeting | ||||
Host: Yong-Gang Yao Place: Jiangbei Room | ||||
19:00–19:30 | Title: Annual report of Zoological Research | Speaker: Su-Qing Liu (ZR editorial office) | ||
19:30–20:00 | Presentation of the 2020 Excellent Paper Award and Excellent Individual Contribution Award of ZR | |||
20:00–21:30 | Discussion (including application and organization of the new journal ZR Biodiversity and Ecology) | |||
24 April Second part: Theme reports Host: Yong-Tang Zheng | ||||
Place: Ningbo Grand Ballroom 1# | ||||
8:30–8:55 | Opening ceremony Host: Yong-Tang Zheng | |||
Title | Speaker | Affiliation | ||
Host: Yun Zhang Yong-Tang Zheng | ||||
8:55–9:35 | Tree shrew genome biology and animal models | Yong-Gang Yao | Kunming Institute of Zoology, CAS | |
9:35–10:15 | Epigenetic regulation of sex determination and differentiation in fish - Environment vs. Genes | Chang-Wei Shao | Yellow Sea Fisheries Research Institute, CAFS | |
10:15–10:40 | Group photo / break | |||
Host: Rui-Chang Quan Jia-Tang Li | ||||
10:40–11:20 | Genetic basis of key trait innovations in animal evolution | Wen Wang | Northwestern Polytechnical University | |
11:20–12:00 | Molecular bases underlying turtle temperature-dependent sex determination | Chu-Tian Ge | Zhejiang Wanli University | |
Lunch / break | ||||
Host: Ren Lai Peng-Fei Fan | ||||
14:00–14:30 | The SELC (secretory endolysosome channel) and toad water maintaining | Yun Zhang | Kunming Institute of Zoology, CAS | |
14:30–15:00 | Tethyan changes shaped diversification | Shu-Qiang Li | Institute of Zoology, CAS | |
15:00–15:30 | Genetic diversity and conservation strategies for some Yangtze fish species | Huan-Zhang Liu | Institute of Hydrobiology, CAS | |
15:30–15:50 | Break | |||
Host: Jian-Ping Jiang Gary Wong | ||||
15:50–16:20 | Biodiversity and community assembly of island faunas | Xing-Feng Si | East China Normal University | |
16:20–16:50 | Using an integrative approach to explore the diversity and evolution of amphibians and reptiles on the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau (QTP) | Jing Che | Kunming Institute of Zoology, CAS | |
16:50–17:20 | Genetic origin, infection and transmission dynamics of human coronavirus 2019 (HCoV-19) | Yu-Hai Bi | Institute of Microbiology, CAS | |
25 April Visit and Symposium with Ningbo University |