Ai-Mei Chang (章愛梅)

Ph. D., National Pingtung University of Science and Technology- Taiwan, 2023      

GPA: 3.70/4.00 

• Relevant Coursework: Vaccinology, Immunobiology, Animal Reproduction 

• Dissertation: Development of novel GnRH-based vaccine and its efficacy on fertility control in various mammal species 

D.V.M., NPUST- Taiwan 2016                                                                                                      

GPA: 3.70/4.00 

• Relevant Coursework: Epidemiology, Wildlife Infectious diseases, Wildlife Conservation 

• Research Project: The Risk of Contact: Study of Zoonotic Entamoeba in Free-Living Formosan ( Macaca cyclopis) in urban settings 

●Skilled in techniques of Molecular Biology (DNA, RNA and protein extraction, PCR, qPCR, Cloning, ELISA and cell culture) 

●  Animal Care including handle, restrain, anesthetize and specimen sampling 

●  Extensive experience with field work of animal trapping and auto camera setting  

●  Data Analysis Using MEGA, lasergene, R and sigmaplot 

●  Mentoring and training next generation of wildlife conservationists and wildlife veterinarians 

●  Leading assistants safely in and out of field projects in remote areas  

●  Collaborating with diverse stakeholders, government agencies, and public with tact  

●  Able to work independently with minimal supervision or as an integral part of a diverse team 

Postdoctoral Fellow, Dr. Chen Wildlife Disease Lab, NPUST, Taiwan                      

Feb 2023-Present

 ●  Investigated population management, disease, and health surveillance for Taiwanese (Macaca 

     cyclopis) at Shousan National Nature Park 

●  Conducted surveillance of the sarcoptic scabies infestation on formosan serows in Taitung 

●  Managed multiple project deadlines and collaborating with diverse researchers

Research Assistant, Dr. Guan-Ming Ke Virus Prod. Lab. , NPUST, Taiwan           

Sep 2016-Jan 2023

 ●  Carried out highly technical and advanced molecular techniques such as: cell culture, immunology 

assay, PCR, qPCR, nucleic acid extraction, cloning, ELISA, and protein expression 

●  Designed animal experiments and logistical planning that involves animal welfare, animal restraint, and sampling of a diverse array of mammals: mice, rat, poultry, rabbit, swine, and dairy cow  

Visiting Researcher, Dr. Xin Zhao Lab, Mcgill University, Canada           Jul 2019- Aug 2019

 ●  Performed next-generation sequencing in an animal physiology laboratory 

Visiting Researcher, Dr. Esturo Ito Lab, Waseda University, Japan       Mar 2019- Apr 2019

 ●  Developed proficiency in ultrasensitive ELISA 

Visiting Researcher, Center on Emerging Infections,  Thailand             Jul 2017- Aug 2017 

●  Detected and cultured of emerging infectious disease

Veterinary Extern, Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota, USA Jan 2016 - Mar 2016

 ●  Wildlife clinical work, surgery practice and rehabilitation 

Veterinary Extern, California Wildlife Center, USA                                   Mar 2016 - Apr 2016

●  Carried out marine wildlife clinical work, surgery practice and rehabilitation  

Veterinary Extern, Wildlife First Aid Station, Nantou, Taiwan                Jul 2015 - Aug 2015 

●  Performed wildlife clinical work and surgery practice and rehabilitation 

Wildlife Keeper Externship, Pingtung Wildlife Rescue Center                Jul 2013 - Aug 2013 

● Provides daily care to the institution's animals, including diet preparation, cleaning, general exhibit maintenance, and recordkeeping

Outstanding Research Performance Award, NPUST   2022 

Foxconn Education Foundation Scholarship 2022

Taiwan National Parks Youth Forum and Graduate Thesis Competition 2021 

• Oral presentation second place  

• The development of GnRH immunocontraceptive vaccine and non-invasive monitoring application in wildlife population management 

Taiwan Congress of Animal Behavior and Ecology 2020 

• Oral presentation first place  

• Enhance the surveillance of Avian Influenza virus carried by migratory waterfowls in Taiwan 2017-2019 

Student Travel Grant, National Science and Technology Council 2019

Overseas Internship Program, Ministry of Education 2019

Taiwan The 3rd Symposium of biodiversity and health in Southeast Asia 2018 

• • Best student oral presentation award 

  • Entamoeba spp. In wild Formosan macaques (Macaca cyclopis) in an area with frequent human-macaque contact 

GeneTex Scholarship Program 2018

Student Travel Grant, NPUST 2018

Ms. Gu Lu Fengjiao Scholarship 2017

Student Travel Grant, National Science and Technology Council 2017

Taiwan Congress of Animal Behavior and Ecology 2017 

• • Oral presentation first place award 

  • Free-living Crab-Eating Mongoose(Herpestes urva) as a natural reservoir of Cytauxzoon sp. in Taiwan 

Overseas Internship Program, Ministry of Education 2017

Overseas Internship Program, Ministry of Education 2016

Taiwan Veterinary Spring Conference 2015 

• • Oral Presentation first place award 

  • The Study of Entamoeba in Formosan Macaques in the areas with frequent contact between humans and macaques.  

1.    Chang, A. M., Chen, C. C., Lee, J. W., Hou, D. L., Huang, H. H., & Ke, G. M. (2023). Effects of 

a novel recombinant Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone-1 vaccine on the reproductive function of mixed-breed dogs (Canis familiaris) in Taiwan. Vaccine. First author Q2, IF=4.169 

2.    van der Meer, E., Dullemont, H., Chen, W. L., Chang, A. M., Chen, C. C., Pei, K. J. C., & Lai, Y. C. (2022). Live capture and handling of Taiwanese leopard cats Prionailurus bengalensis: an evaluation of trap designs and capture protocol. Wildlife Biology, e01032. Q2, IF=2.242 

3.    Lee, H. H., Chen, C. C., Tsai, Y. L., Liu, S. S., Yueh, P. A., Hsu, H. Y., & Chang, A. M. (2022). 

The Relationship of Abortion, Dog Management and Neospora caninum in Dairy Herds in 

Taiwan. Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine, 52(1), 151-157. Q4, IF=0.439 

4.    Chen, C. C., Chang, A. M., Tsai, M. S., Huang, Y. H., Pei, K. J. C., & Li, Y. C. (2021). 

Association between stress and bilateral symmetrical alopecia in free-ranging Formosan macaques in Mt. Longevity, Taiwan. Scientific reports, 11(1), 1-13.  Q1, IF=4.997 

5.    Chang, A. M., Chen, C. C., Hou, D. L., Ke, G. M., & Lee, J. W. (2021). Effects of a Recombinant Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Vaccine on Reproductive Function in Adult 

Male ICR Mice. Vaccines, 9(8), 808. First author Q2, IF=4.961 

6.    Chang, A. M., & Chen, C. C. (2021). Molecular Characteristics of Carnivore protoparvovirus 1 with High Sequence Similarity between Wild and Domestic Carnivores in Taiwan. Pathogens, 

10(6), 671. First author Q2, IF=4.531 

7.    Chen, C. C., Chang, A. M., Chen, W. J., Chang, P. J., Lai, Y. C., & Lee, H. H. (2021). Molecular 

survey of selected viral pathogens in wild leopard cats (Prionailurus bengalensis) in Taiwan with an emphasis on the spatial and temporal dynamics of carnivore protoparvovirus 1. Archives of 

virology, 166(2), 427-438. Co-First author Q3, IF=2.685 

8.    Li, Y. T., Chen, C. C., Chang, A. M., Chao, D. Y., & Smith, G. J. (2020). Co-circulation of both 

low and highly pathogenic avian influenza H5 viruses in current poultry epidemics in Taiwan. 

Virus evolution, 6(1), veaa037. Q1, IF=5.614 

9.    Chen, C. C., Chang, A. M., Wada, T., Chen, M. T., & Tu, Y. S. (2019). Distribution of Carnivore protoparvovirus 1 in free-living leopard cats (Prionailurus bengalensis chinensis) and its association with domestic carnivores in Taiwan. PloS one, 14(9), e0221990. Co-First author Q1, IF=3.752 

10.    Chang, A. M., Chen, C. C., & Huffman, M. A. (2019). Entamoeba spp. in wild formosan rock macaques (Macaca cyclopis) in an area with frequent human-macaque contact. Journal of wildlife diseases, 55(3), 608-618. First author Q1, IF=1.626 

11.    Chang, A. M., Chen, C. C., Chang, C. D., Huang, Y. L., Ke, G. M., & Walther, B. A. (2018). 

Encephalitis induced by a newly discovered ruminant rhadinovirus in a free-living Formosan 

sambar deer (Rusa unicolor swinhoei). Journal of Veterinary Medical Science, 17-0477. First author Q3, IF=1.105 

12.    Chen, C. C, Chang, A. M., & Pei, K. J. C. (2016) Threats of Anticoagulant Rodenticides to Free-range Formosan Macaques (Macaca cyclopis) in Shoushan. Taiwan Journal of Biodiversity, 18(3), 191-202. 

13.    Chen, C. C, Chang, A. M., Chen, Y. H., & Pei, K. J. C. (2016) Intestinal Nematodes in Taiwanese Macaques (Macaca cyclopis) and Distribution in Shoushan. Taiwan Journal of Biodiversity, 18(3), 203-216. 

1.    Ai-Mei Chang, Chen-Chih Chen, Jai-Wei Lee, Guan-Ming Ke. 2022. Development of a non-

invasive detection method: fecal anti-GnRH IgG profile evaluation for free-living sika deer. 

Taiwan National Parks Youth Forum and Graduate Thesis Competition. Taipei, Taiwan. 

2.    Ai-Mei Chang, Chen-Chih Chen, Jai-Wei Lee, Guan-Ming Ke. 2022. Evaluation of GnRH 

vaccine and using fecal extraction for antibody detection in free-living sika deer. Congress of 

Animal Behavior and Ecology. Taitung, Taiwan. 

3.    Ai-Mei Chang, Chen-Chih Chen, Jai-Wei Lee, Guan-Ming Ke. 2021. The development of 

GnRH immunocontraceptive vaccine and non-invasive monitoring application in wildlife 

population management. Taiwan National Parks Youth Forum and Graduate Thesis Competition. Taipei, Taiwan. 

4.    Ai-Mei Chang, Chen-Chih Chen. 2020. Enhance the surveillance of Avian Influenza virus 

carried by migratory waterfowls in Taiwan 2017-2019. Congress of Animal Behavior and Ecology. Penghu, Taiwan. 

5.     Ai-Mei Chang, Chen-Chih Chen, Ding-Liang Hou, Guan-Ming Ke, Jai-Wei Lee. 2020. 

Assessment of immunocontraceptive vaccine for population control : evaluation of a recombinant fusion GnRH vaccine in mice. Immunology 2020. Honolulu, Hawaii 

6.      Ai-Mei Chang, Chen-Chih Chen. 2019. Avian Influenza virus surveillance by migratory 

waterfowls in Taiwan 2017-2019. The 12 th  Meeting of Asian Society of Conservation Medicine. Phnom Phen, Cambodia. 

7.    Ai-Mei Chang, Chen-Chih Chen. 2018. Entamoeba spp. in wild Formosan macaques (Macaca cyclopis) in an area with frequent human–macaque contact. The 3rd Symposium of biodiversity and health in Southeast Asia. Chiayi, Taiwan. 

8.    Ai-Mei Chang, Chen-Chih Chen. 2018. Comparison of the prevalence of Carnivore 

protoparvovirus 1 in live-captured and roadkilled wild carnivore in Taiwan. 10 th  International Meeting of Asian society of conservation medicine. Bali island, Indonesia. 

9.     Ai-Mei Chang, Chen-Chih Chen, Jai-Wei Lee, Guan-Ming Ke. 2018. Evaluation of a 

recombinant fusion GnRH vaccine in mice. 12th Vaccine Congress. Budapest, Hungary. 

10.    Ai-Mei Chang, Chen-Chih Chen. 2017. Free-living Crab-Eating Mongoose (Herpestes urva) as a natural reservoir of Cytauxzoon sp. in Taiwan. Congress of Animal Behavior and Ecology. 

Kaohsiung, Taiwan. 

11.    Ai-Mei Chang, Chen-Chih Chen. 2017. The Risk of Contact: Study of Zoonotic Entamoeba in Free-Living Formosan Macaques (Macaca cyclopis) in the frequent human-macaque contact area. in Taiwan. 10th International Meeting of Asian society of conservation medicine. Kuching, Malyasia. 

12.    Ai-Mei Chang, Chen-Chih Chen. 2015. The Study of Entamoeba in Formosan Macaques in the Areas with Frequent Contact between Human and Macaques. Taiwan Veterinary Spring Conference. Pingtung, Taiwan.