Jonathan J. Fong

Contact Information:

Mailing Address: School of Biological Sciences

                           College of Natural Scienes

                           Seoul National University

                           Building 502, Room 408

                           599 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu

                           Seoul 151-747, Korea

Telephone:         +82-2-880-4433

E-mail:                jfong@snu.ac.kr

Current Position:

2011-present        Seoul National University         Postdoctoral Fellow

Previous Scientific Positions:

2006-2007    Museum of Vertebrate Zoology                                  Curatorial Assistant

2003-2004    DOE Joint Genome Institute                                      Research Associate

2001-2003    Loma Linda University                                                Research Assistant

2000             Swire Institute of Marine Sciences, Hong Kong          Research Assistant

1998-2001    University of California, Berkeley                                Research Assistant

Education:

2011Ph.D., Integrative Biology, University of California, Berkeley 

Co-advisors: Dr. Jeffrey L. Boore & Dr. Jimmy A. McGuire

2006 M.S., Biology, Loma Linda University

Co-advisors: Dr. L. Lee Grismer & Dr. Ronald L. Carter

2000B.A., Integrative Biology, University of California, Berkeley

Minor: Education

Publications (Peer Reviewed):

17) Fong, JJ & MK Fujita (2011) Evaluating phylogenetic informativeness and data-type usage for new protein coding genes across Vertebrata. Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution. 61: 300-307.

16) Xia, Z-R, P-P Li, H-X Gu, JJ Fong & E-M Zhao (2011) Sex determination technology and pivotal temperature in the Green Sea Turtle (Chelonnia mydas) in China. Chelonian Conservation and Biology. 10(1): 117-123.

15) Lin, R-C, C Yeung, JJ Fong, H-Y Tzeng, & S-H Li (2011) The lack of pollinator specificity in a dioecious fig tree: sympatric fig-pollinating wasps of Ficus septica in southern Taiwan. Biotropica. 43(2): 200-207.

14) He, B, Y Liu, H Shi, J Zhang, M Hu, Y Ma, L Fu, M Hong, J Wang, JJ Fong, & JF Parham (2010) Captive breeding of the Four-eyed Turtle (Sacalia quadriocellata). Asian Herpetological Research. 1(2):111-117.

13) Wong, RA, JJ Fong, & TJ Papenfuss (2010) Phylogeography of the African Helmeted Terrapin, Pelomedusa subrufa: Genetic structure, dispersal, and human introduction. Proceedings of the California Academy of Sciences. 61(12): 575-585.

12) Fong, JJ & T-H Chen (2010) DNA evidence for the hybridization of wild turtles in Taiwan: possible genetic pollution from trade animals. Conservation Genetics. 11(5): 2061-2066.

11) Fong, JJ & G-X Qiao (2010) New localities of endangered Chinese turtles from museum specimens and the practical and ethical challenges using and reporting natural history collection data. Zootaxa. 2393: 59-68.

10) Liu, Y-x, J Wang, H-t Shi, RW Murphy, M-l Hong, B He, JJ Fong, J-c Wang, & L-r Fu (2009) Ethogram of Sacalia quadriocellata (Reptilia: Testudines: Geoemydidae) in captivity. Journal of Herpetology. 43(2): 318-325.

9) Gong, S-P, AT Chow, JJ Fong, & H-T Shi (2009) The chelonian trade in the largest pet market in China: scale, scope and impact on turtle conservation. Oryx. 43(2): 213-216.

8) Shi, H, JJ Fong, JF Parham, J-f Pang, J Wang, M Hong, & Y-p Zhang (2008) Mitochondrial variation of the “eyed” turtles (Sacalia) based on known locality and trade specimens. Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution.

7) Hong, M, H Shi, L Fu, S Gong, JJ Fong, & JF Parham (2008) Scientific refutation of traditional Chinese medicine claims about turtles. Applied Herpetology. 5:173-187.

6) Liu, Y-x, B He, H-t Shi, RW Murphy, JJ Fong, J-c Wang, L-r Fu, & Y-g Ma (2008) An analysis of courtship behavior in the four-eyed spotted turtle Sacalia quadriocellata (Reptilia: Testudines: Bataguridae). Amphibia-Reptilia. 29:185-195.

5) Lin, H-C, S-H Li, J Fong, & S-M Lin (2008) Ventral coloration differentiation and mitochondrial sequences of the Chinese Cobra (Naja atra) in Taiwan. Conservation Genetics.  9:1089-1097.

4) Fong, JJ, JF Parham, H Shi, BL Stuart, & RL Carter (2007) A genetic survey of heavily exploited, endangered turtles: Caveats on the conservation value of trade animals. Animal Conservation. 10: 452-460.

3) Macey, JR, JA Schulte III, JJ Fong, I Das, TJ Papenfuss, & JL Boore (2006) The complete mitochondrial genome of an agamid lizard from the Afro-Asian subfamily Agaminae and the phylogenetic position of Bufoniceps and Xenagama. Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution. 39: 881-886.

2) Macey, JR, JJ Fong, S Shafiei, NB Ananjeva, TJ Papenfuss, & JL Boore (2005) The complete mitochondrial genome of a gecko and the phylogenetic position of the Middle Eastern Teratoscincus keyserlingii. Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution. 36(1): 188-193.

1) Fong, JJ, JF Parham, & J Fu (2002) A reassessment of the distribution of Cuora flavomarginata Gray 1863 On Mainland China. Russian Journal of Herpetology. 9(1): 9-14.

Publications (Non Peer Reviewed)

3) Fong, JJ (2009) Comments on the proposed conservation of usage of Testudo gigantea Schweigger, 1812 (currently Geochelone (Aldabrachelys) gigantea; Reptilia, Testudines) 19. Bulletin of Zoological Nomenclature. 66(3): 280.

2) Gong, S, H Shi, JJ Fong, & M Lau (2009) Recent records of freshwater turtles from Guangdong, China. Turtle and Tortoise Newsletter. 13: 24-27.

1) Fong, JJ (2008) Linnaeus Fund Research Report: Conservation Genetics of the Yellow Pond Turtle (Mauremys mutica) and the Annam Leaf Turtle (Mauremys annamensis). Turtle and Tortoise Newsletter. 12: 21-23.

Books & Book Chapters:

1) Shi, H, M Hou, P Pritchard, J Peng, Z Fan, F Yin, T Chen, H Liu, J Wang, Y Liu (Eds.) (2008) Identification Manual for Traded Turtles in China. Contributors: PP van Dijk, JF Parham, J Fong, B Horne, H Zwartpoorte, C Schaffer, J Tucker, B Devaux, A Cadi, S Gong, G Li. Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, Beijing, 166 pp.

Presentations:

11) Fong, JJ (2011) Resolving the vertebrate tree of life using phylogenomics. Invited speaker to Ewha Womans University, Korea.

10) Fong, JJ (2011) Resolving the vertebrate tree of life using phylogenomics. Seoul National University seminar series.

9) Fong, JJ, MK Fujita, B Boussau, & J Brown (2011) Vertebrate tree of life: the phylogenetic placement of turtles and relationships within amphibians. Korean Research Society of Herpetologists Plenary Lecture.

8) Fong, JJ (2010) The (Museum of) Vertebrate (Zoology) Tree of Life. MVZ lunch seminar series.

7) Fong, JJ (2009) Turtle conservation in HK and Mainland China. Invited speaker to Hong Kong University.

6) Fong, JJ (2009) Systematics and conservation of Asian Turtles. Invited speaker to Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand.

5) Fong, JJ (2008) Using genetics for the study and conservation of Asian turtles. Invited speaker to Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.

4) Fong, JJ (2008) Conservation Genetics. Part of a Tree of Life workshop organized by Adam Leache and CIPRES.

3) Fong, JJ, JF Parham, H Shi, BL Stuart, & RL Carter (2007) Genetic analysis of the endangered Asian Yellow Pond Turtle (Mauremys mutica) and the highly endangered Annam Leaf Turtle (Mauremys annamensis). Presentation at the Evolution Meeting in Christchurch, New Zealand & Symposium on Conservation of Freshwater Turtles and Tortoises in Atlanta, GA.

2) Fong, JJ (2007) NSF invited speaker for EAPSI 2007 orientation.

1) Fong, JJ & RL Carter (2003) Molecular and morphometric analysis of the endangered Yellow Pond Turtle (Mauremys mutica). Presentation at the Southern California Academy of Sciences Annual Meeting in Northridge, CA.

Grants & Fellowships:

2011               Seoul National University & BK21      Postdoctoral Fellowship ($22,500)

2010               Museum of Vertebrate Zoology           Joseph Mallard Fellowship ($7,500)

2010               Museum of Vertebrate Zoology          Annie M. Alexander Fellowship ($11,000)

2010               National Science Foundation China     Major International Joint Research ($5,000)

                      “Research on the mating system of Big-headed turtle (Platysternon megacephalum)”

                      PI: Dr. Gong Shiping (South China Institute of Endangered Animals)

2009               National Science Foundation China     Major International Joint Research ($117k)

                      “Studies on the invasion ecology of the exotic red-eared slider turtle (Trachemys scripta elegans)”

                      PI: Dr. Shi Haitao (Hainan Normal University)

2009               National Science Foundation               DDIG (DEB 0909811) ($13,576)

                      “A genomics approach to resolving the origin and evolution of turtles”

2008-2009      Fulbright IIE                                       Full Grant & Language Award—China ($28,200)

                      “The Asian turtle crisis: intensive field surveys and research to guide conservation”

2008               University of California, Berkeley        GRAC Fund ($300)

2007-2008      National Science Foundation               GK12 Fellowship ($30,000)

2007               Museum of Vertebrate Zoology          Carl B. Koford Memorial Fund ($2000)

2007               University of California, Berkeley        Conference Travel Grant ($500)

2007               Chelonian Research Foundation           Linnaeus Fund ($1500)

                      “Identification and analysis of turtle hybrids from the wild in Taiwan”

2006               National Science Foundation               EAPSI Fellowship—Taiwan (OISE 0611443) ($3,000)

                      “Molecular systematics of hybridization in turtles of Taiwan”

2006               University of California, Berkeley        IB Summer Research Block Grant ($1000)

2006               University of California, Berkeley        GRAC Fund ($300)

2005               National Science Foundation               EAPSI Fellowship—China (OISE 0513230) ($3,000)

                      “Clarifying distributions of Chinese turtles with historical museum specimens”

2005               University of California, Berkeley        GRAC Fund ($300)

2005               Museum of Vertebrate Zoology          Carl B. Koford Memorial Fund ($2000)

2002               Chelonian Research Foundation          Linnaeus Fund ($1000)

                      “The genetic diversity and phylogenetic relationships of Mauremys mutica based on known

                      locality and turtle farm specimens”

Awards and Honors:

2007               TSA & TFTSG Annual Meeting                            Best Student Paper

2006               University of California, Berkeley                          Outstanding Graduate Student Instructor

2003               Loma Linda University                                          Earl Lathrop Award

2002               Loma Linda University                                          Jaeger Book Award

Teaching Experience:

2004-2010          University of California, Berkeley                            Graduate Student Instructor

                                   Fall 2004: General Biology (BIO1B)

                                   Spring 2005: General Biology (BIO1B)

                                   Fall 2005: General Biology (BIO1B)

                                   Fall 2010: General Biology (BIO1B)

                                   Spring 2006: Herpetology Laboratory (IB175L)

2009                    Piedmont Middle School                                         Community in the Classroom Volunteer

2007-2008           Adams Middle School (7th grade)                             Science Program Teacher

2006-2008           University of California, Berkeley                            Undergraduate Mentor

1999-2000           Longfellow Middle School (7th grade)                      Teacher’s Assistant

1998-1999           Fred Finch Youth Center                                         Activities Coordinator

1997-1998           Egbert W. Beach Elementary School (2nd grade)      Teacher’s Assistant

Past Scientists Trained and Supervised:

Robyn Wong (UC Berkeley): Undergraduate Senior Thesis

                                             “Phylogeography of the genus Pelomedusa based on mitochondrial and nuclear data”

Shavon Crawford (DOE Joint Genome Institute): Undergraduate

Journal Reviewer

Animal Cells and Systems, Asiatic Herpetological Research, Biochemical Genetics, The Herpetological Journal, Integrative Zoology, Iranian Journal of Applied Animal Science, Molecular Biology Reports, Oryx, Tropical Conservation Science, Zoological Studies

Society Affiliations

IUCN/SSC Tortoise and Freshwater Turtle Specialist Group