Introduction

Dr. Tao Dong is a full professor in the School of Life Sciences at SUSTech. He obtained his BSc from Shandong University and PhD from McMaster University. He then moved to Boston for his postdoctoral training with John Mekalanos at Harvard Medical School, during which he received the prestigious Banting fellowship. He became an assistant professor in 2013 at the University of Calgary and was promoted to tenured associate and later full professor before he joined SUSTech.   

（https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3557-1850）

Research Interests：

◆Dr. Dong’s research is focused on understanding the molecular adaptation mechanisms that enable bacteria to survive in diverse natural and host environments, finding novel antimicrobials, and understanding how protein secretion systems function during host-pathogen interactions. 

Professional Experience：

◆2011-2013 Harvard Medical School, Postdoc

◆2013-2021 University of Calgary, Assistant to Full Professor

Educational Background：

◆1999-2003 Shandong University, BSc

◆2004-2010 McMaster University, PhD

Honors & Awards：

◆ Banting Fellowship.

◆ Canada Research Chair tier 2. 

Academic Appointments:

Editor, Journal of Bacteriology, American Society for Microbiology
Founding Editorial Board Member, mLife, Chinese Society for Microbiology
Editorial Board Member, iMeta, Biophysical Society of China