European Regional Focal Point for Animal Genetic Resources

Regional platform for the support of management, conservation and sustainable use of animal genetic resources

Characterization, management and exploitation of genomic diversity in animals: a post graduate course

9 Dec 2019
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Wageningen University & Research organizes a 5-day course, in the framework of the EU Horizon 2020 project IMAGE (Innovative Management of Animal Genetic Resources).

Characterization, management and exploitation of genomic diversity in animals

Date:  9-13 December 2019

Location: Wageningen Campus

Level: post-graduate (experience with SNP data is required)

Info & registration: https://www.wur.nl/en/Education-Programmes/PhD-Programme/Graduate-Schools/Wageningen-Institute-of-Animal-Sciences/Show-1/Post-graduate-course-on-characterization-management-and-exploitation-of-genomic-diversity-in-animals-9-13-December-2019.htm

 Course content

  • Measures of genomic diversity
  • Diversity across breeds
  • Adaptive introgression
  • Functional genomics
  • Management of small populations
  • Optimal contributions

Confirmed lecturers

  • Dr. Mirte Bosse, Wageningen University & Research
  • Prof. Martien Groenen, Wageningen University & Research
  • Dr. Gabor Meszaros, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences
  • Dr. Jack Windig, Wageningen University & Research