PROF. JENNIFER CHIANG
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Courses taught 2011/2012:
BIO121 Introduction to Biology I
BIO122 Introduction to Biology II
BIO315 Field Biology BIO322 Plant Physiology BIO248 Forensic Biology
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EDUCATION
RECENT PUBLICATIONS
ARTICLES
R. G. Chiang and J. A. Chiang (2010) Feeding through artificial membranes reduces fecundity for females of the blood-feeding insect, Rhodnius prolixus. Archives of Insect Biochemistry and Physiology, in press, March 2010.
Chiang, R.G. and J.A. Chiang (1995) Fecundity in the blood-feeding insect, Rhodnius prolixus, increases with successive periods of egg production. Experientia 51 : 289-292
Chiang, R.G., J.A. Chiang and K.G. Davey (1992) A sensory input inhibiting heart rate in an insect, Rhodnius prolixus. Experientia 48: 1122-1125.
Chiang, R.G., J.A. Chiang and K.G. Davey (1990) Structure of the abdominal receptor responsive to internally applied pressure in the blood-feeding insect, Rhodnius prolixus. Cell Tiss. Res. 261: 583-587.
Chiang, R.G., J.A. Chiang and K.G. Davey (1990) Morphology of the dorsal vessel in the abdomen of the blood-feeding insect Rhodnius prolixus. J. Morphol. 204: 9-23.
Chiang, R.G., J.A. Chiang and K.G. Davey (1989) Electrophysiology and ultrastructure of axons of neurosecretory cells associated with the cephalic aorta of Rhodnius prolixus. J. Insect Physiol. 35: 209-222.
Chiang, R.G., K.G. Davey, J.A. Chiang, H.R. Khan, and A.S.M. Saleuddin (1988) Extracellular application of cobalt: a fast and simple method for delineating invertebrate neurosecretory pathways. J. Neurosci. Meth. 23: 7-14.
King, J.A. and C.K. Govind (1980) Development of excitatory innervation in the lobster claw closer muscle. J. Comp. Neurol. 194: 57-70.
BOOK CHAPTERS
Chiang, R.G., J.A. Chiang and K.G. Davey (1989) Ultrastructure of a sensory receptor in the abdominal body wall of Rhodnius prolixus. In: Insect Neurochemistry and Neurophysiology 1989. A.B. Borkovec and E.P. Masler (eds.), Humana Press, New Jersey, pp. 431-434.
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
J.A. Chiang and R.G. Chiang (2010) The use of artificial membranes in feeding reduces feeding efficacy and fecundity in adult females of the blood-feeding insect Rhodnius prolixus. Canadian Society of Zoologists Annual Meeting, Vancouver, B.C. May 2010.
NON-REFEREED ARTICLES
Chiang, J.A. and R.G. Chiang (2009) Marking for the Christian Perspective in a Science Fair Project. Christian Educators Journal. 49 (4 ): 18-19
PAPERS IN CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS
Chiang J.A. and R.G. Chiang (2007) The Importance of Insect Biology to Human Health and the Advancement of Science. Comparative Physiology and Biochemistry. 148:129.
Chiang, J. A. and R.G. Chiang (2001) Removal of the anterior portion of the head mimics decapitation in the blood-feeding insect, Rhodnius prolixus. Canadian Society of Zoologists Bulletin 32(2):38.
Chiang, R.G., J.A. Chiang and K.G. Davey (1992) Effects of serotonin and octopamine on the contractions of the dorsal vessel in the adult insect, Rhodnius prolixus. Canadian Society of Zoologists 23:39-40.
PREVIOUS APPOINTMENTS
University of Toronto
McMaster University
Tyndale University College
York University.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
Canadian Society of Zoologists
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Director of the Whaley Teaching Garden
Coordinator, Elementary School and High School Science Programs