Jacklyn Wong
Curriculum vitae
Department of Entomology
1 Shields Avenue
University of California
Davis, CA 95616
phone: (530) 752-0565
fax: (530) 752-1537
email: jacwong@ucdavis.edu
EDUCATION
2004 – Present, University of California, Davis
Ph.D. in Entomology (in progress)
Designated emphasis in Biology of Vector-borne Diseases
Dissertation Topic: Oviposition site selection in the dengue vector Aedes aegypti
Advisor: Dr. Thomas W. Scott
2007, University of California, Davis
M.S. in Entomology
Advisor: Dr. Thomas W. Scott
2006, University of California, Davis
M.S. in Epidemiology
Emphasis in Infectious Disease Epidemiology
Advisor: Dr. Thomas W. Scott
2001, University of California, Berkeley
B.A. in Molecular and Cell Biology
Emphasis in Biochemistry
Honors Thesis: Characterization of the E1-E2 Interaction in Human Papillomavirus Type 18
Advisor: Dr. Michael Botchan
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
2002 – 2004, Post Graduate Researcher, University of California, Davis
Developed genetic markers in the yellow fever mosquito, Aedes aegypti, using single strand
conformation polymorphism (SSCP) analysis of single copy nuclear DNAs. Performed DNA
cloning and sequence analysis to characterize markers.
2000 – 2001, Undergraduate Researcher, University of California, Berkeley
Analyzed interactions between the E1 and E2 proteins of Human Papillomavirus through in vitro
binding assays, Western blotting, and enzymatic assays. Carried out recombinant protein
expression in E. coli and purified proteins by column chromatography.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2006 – 2008, Teaching Assistant, Biological Sciences 1C, University of California, Davis
Presented lectures, gave demonstrations, and helped students perform experiments in plant
biology laboratory course for two quarters. Duties also included holding office hours and review
sessions.
2001, Undergraduate Instructor, Biology 1A, University of California, Berkeley
Aided with experiments, performed dissections, and presented lectures in molecular biology
laboratory course for two semesters.
1999, Undergraduate Instructor, Biology 1B, University of California, Berkeley
Provided guidance with experimental design, data collection, and data analysis in field ecology
course for one semester.
SPECIALIZED COURSES
Summer school on mathematical modeling of infectious diseases, York University. June 10-20,
2006. Toronto, Canada.
AWARDS, SCHOLARSHIPS, AND FELLOWSHIPS
2009, McBeth Memorial Scholarship, UC Davis
2008, Jastro Shields Graduate Research Scholarship Award, UC Davis
2008, McBeth Memorial Scholarship, UC Davis
2007, Jastro Shields Graduate Research Scholarship Award, UC Davis
2007, UCD Hazeltine Student Research Award, UC Davis
2005, George and Dorothy Zolk Fellowship, UC Davis
2005, McBeth Memorial Scholarship, UC Davis
2005, UCD and Humanities Graduate Research Award, UC Davis
2005, National Science Foundation, Honorable Mention
2004, Graduate Scholars Fellowship, UC Davis
2001, Biology Fellows Research Grant, UC Berkeley
1999, Edward Frank Kraft Scholarship Prize, UC Berkeley
1998-2001, Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship
PUBLICATIONS
Wong, J., F. Tripet, J.L. Rasgon, G.C. Lanzaro and T.W. Scott. 2008. SSCP analysis of
scnDNA for genetic profiling of Aedes aegypti. J. Amer. Soc. Trop. Med. Hyg. 79(4): 511517.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS AT PROFESSIONAL MEETINGS
Ninth Annual International Health Conference. “Surveillance for Aedes aegypti, the principal
vector of dengue, in Iquitos, Peru.” March 3, 2007. Berkeley, CA.
Fourth International Society of Vector Ecology Congress. “Development of genetic
fingerprinting markers in Aedes aegypti.” October 6, 2005. Reno, NV.
POSTER PRESENTATIONS
57th American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene Annual Meeting. “Oviposition site
selection in the dengue vector Aedes aegypti.” December 10, 2008. New Orleans, LA.
SERVICE AT PROFESSIONAL MEETINGS
Co-organizer and co-moderator for student symposium at Fifth International Society of Vector
Ecology Congress. October 11-16, 2009. Antalya, Turkey.