Dr. Ying Zhang currently works as a Professor and Chair at the Department of Nutrition and Health, School of Public Health, Lanzhou University. She obtained a Bachelor's degree in Grassland Science from Gansu Agricultural University, a Master's degree, and a Ph.D. in Grassland Science (Animal Nutrition) from Lanzhou University. She completed a Jointly Trained Ph.D. in Detoxification Microorganisms at USDA/ARS, Southern Plains Agricultural Research Center. Her research directions are (1) the exploration, innovation, and utilization of lactic acid bacteria germplasm resources in the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau, (2) micronutrient deficiency and intestinal microorganisms, and (3) nutrition improvement in ethnic minority areas.