Genetics of Complex Traits
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Edinburgh
Department Name: The Roslin Institute
Abstract
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Technical Summary
The aim of this theme is to exploit advances in genomics and numerical genetics to test and develop more precise models of the genetic control of complex traits, primarily in farmed animal species but also in companion animals. The objectives of this theme are: To develop advanced analytical, mathematical and modelling approaches for complex trait dissection. To dissect the genetic control of specific complex traits, including: Production efficiency in the context of not only economics but also environmental impact. Reproductive fitness. Pain and stress. To identify key nodes of regulatory pathways and their relationship to phenotypic variation. To evaluate the role of epigenetics, epistasis and other interactions in the genetic control of complex traits.
Planned Impact
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People |
ORCID iD |
| Alan Archibald (Principal Investigator) |
Publications
Ambo M
(2009)
Quantitative trait loci for performance traits in a broiler x layer cross.
in Animal genetics
Bain MM
(2013)
Enhancing the egg's natural defence against bacterial penetration by increasing cuticle deposition.
in Animal genetics
Baron EE
(2011)
QTL for percentage of carcass and carcass parts in a broiler x layer cross.
in Animal genetics
Basheer Atia
(2013)
Genetic studies of incubation behaviour and Mendelian traits in chickens
Boschiero C
(2013)
Association of IGF1 and KDM5A polymorphisms with performance, fatness and carcass traits in chickens.
in Journal of applied genetics
Burt DW
(2009)
The cattle genome reveals its secrets.
in Journal of biology
Cabrera CP
(2012)
Complex traits analysis of chicken growth using targeted genetical genomics.
in Animal genetics
Corbin LJ
(2012)
A genome-wide association study of osteochondritis dissecans in the Thoroughbred.
in Mammalian genome : official journal of the International Mammalian Genome Society
| Description | Using our targeted genetical genomics approach, we identified a putative mutation in the AADAT gene as the prime candidate underlying a functional QTL on chicken chromosome 4, which shows differential alternative splicing at the mRNA level. Identification of the Thoka locus affecting litter size in sheep. An important epistatic gene interaction for QTL on chromosomes 4 and 13 was identified for the number of yellow ovarian follicles, a proxy for the daily ovulation rate in broilers, using newly developed software tools. This interaction may prove central to the development of strategies to address this important welfare problem. The first fine mapped QTL affecting boar taint was localized to SNPs in the CYP2E region, explaining up to 6% of phenotypic variation (in humans GWAS often explain <1%). In chicken eggshells, cuticle coverage is correlated with bacterial penetration and novel measurement techniques have uncovered useful genetic variation in both cuticle coverage and CaCO3 crystal size. Measurement is being further refined for potential use. Crystal size's effect on material properties was the opposite of that expected from man-made materials and changes our understanding of how shell strength is determined. Genetic markers for eggshell matrix genes and genes involved in oviduct function have been identified that can repeatably predict egg shell quality, important to food safety and supply. QTL regions for egg shell quality are now being fine mapped and tested in pedigree populations. Quantification of genetic control of beef quality and carcass traits on implementation pathway for Marker-Assisted-Selection. Tools for complex traits dissection have continued to be developed. |
| Exploitation Route | The discoveries made and the tools developed within this programme have underpinned further advances in selective animal breeding. |
| Sectors | Agriculture Food and Drink |
| Description | Contributed to the Society of Biology submission to the Smith Commission |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Contribution to a national consultation/review |
| Description | A global shared data biological sample resource to support productivity improvement for tropical livestock |
| Amount | £5,000,000 (GBP) |
| Organisation | Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation |
| Sector | Charity/Non Profit |
| Country | United States |
| Start | 09/2015 |
| End | 09/2020 |
| Description | ANIHWA call 2: Better bone quality in laying hens |
| Amount | £836,262 (GBP) |
| Funding ID | BB/M028291/1 |
| Organisation | Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) |
| Sector | Public |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 05/2015 |
| End | 10/2018 |
| Description | GCRF Data and Resources round 1 |
| Amount | £946,000 (GBP) |
| Organisation | Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) |
| Sector | Public |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 09/2016 |
| End | 07/2017 |
| Title | Better bones |
| Description | Phenotyped laying hen population with/without DNA for bone quality |
| Type Of Material | Database/Collection of data |
| Year Produced | 2015 |
| Provided To Others? | Yes |
| Impact | Collaboration with colleagues in Germany, Sweden and Spain has resulted in GWAS and other publications |
| Title | PRJEB10338 |
| Description | This collection of data represents whole metagenome sequence data for 8 cattle chosen for low and high methane emissions after matching for breed and diet |
| Type Of Material | Database/Collection of data |
| Year Produced | 2016 |
| Provided To Others? | Yes |
| Impact | This is a critically important dataset for linking genotype to phenotype (methane) in the cattle rumen microbiome. Since its release, the papers based on these data have been cited over 100 times |
| URL | https://www.ebi.ac.uk/ena/data/view/PRJEB10338 |
| Description | Centre for Tropical Livestock Genetics and Health |
| Organisation | International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) |
| Country | Kenya |
| Sector | Charity/Non Profit |
| PI Contribution | This project formed part of the establishment of a joint centre with ILRI to develop new approaches to improving the productivity of African Livestock |
| Collaborator Contribution | There is a formal joint venture |
| Impact | The Centre attracted funding from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. It is too early to identify outcomes, but the centre is fully functional and pursuing multiple collaborative projects |
| Start Year | 2015 |
| Description | Centre for tropical livestock genetics and health (CTLGH) |
| Organisation | International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) |
| Country | Kenya |
| Sector | Charity/Non Profit |
| PI Contribution | Mick Watson is co-leading programme 5 (informatics and bioresources) programme of CTLGH which aims to collect data on genotype and phenotype into a central database which can subsequently be mined for useful associations. So far we have ensured that scientists have access to the latest high performance computing environment for research, we have analysed and continue to analyse hundreds of farm animal genomes from LMIC countries, and we have built the data portal (http://data.ctlgh.org) |
| Collaborator Contribution | The partners are involved in all programmes, which include:Program 1: Harnessing genetic variability among indigenous and exotic breeds of cattle (as well as their crosses) to develop genetic and genomic tools that will be used to improve productivity under harsh tropical conditions and to mitigate the impact of cattle on climate change. Program 2: Harnessing genetic variability in tropical productivity and adaptation among various breeds of Chickens. Program 3: Development and application of precision breeding (through novel reproductive and germplasm technologies) to achieve step changes in livestock genetic improvement. Program 4: Understanding the genetic and molecular mechanisms underlying the tolerance of certain cattle and poultry breeds to tropical diseases and pests. Program 5: A shared global data and biological sample resource to support continued research and development on tropical livestock genetics and health. |
| Impact | The data portal so far: http://data.ctlgh.org The collaboration is multi-disciplinary, bringing together geneticists, parasitologists, virologists, epidemiologists and data scientists together. |
| Start Year | 2016 |
| Description | Centre for tropical livestock genetics and health (CTLGH) |
| Organisation | Scotland's Rural College |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | Mick Watson is co-leading programme 5 (informatics and bioresources) programme of CTLGH which aims to collect data on genotype and phenotype into a central database which can subsequently be mined for useful associations. So far we have ensured that scientists have access to the latest high performance computing environment for research, we have analysed and continue to analyse hundreds of farm animal genomes from LMIC countries, and we have built the data portal (http://data.ctlgh.org) |
| Collaborator Contribution | The partners are involved in all programmes, which include:Program 1: Harnessing genetic variability among indigenous and exotic breeds of cattle (as well as their crosses) to develop genetic and genomic tools that will be used to improve productivity under harsh tropical conditions and to mitigate the impact of cattle on climate change. Program 2: Harnessing genetic variability in tropical productivity and adaptation among various breeds of Chickens. Program 3: Development and application of precision breeding (through novel reproductive and germplasm technologies) to achieve step changes in livestock genetic improvement. Program 4: Understanding the genetic and molecular mechanisms underlying the tolerance of certain cattle and poultry breeds to tropical diseases and pests. Program 5: A shared global data and biological sample resource to support continued research and development on tropical livestock genetics and health. |
| Impact | The data portal so far: http://data.ctlgh.org The collaboration is multi-disciplinary, bringing together geneticists, parasitologists, virologists, epidemiologists and data scientists together. |
| Start Year | 2016 |
| Description | Genetics of laying hen welfare traits |
| Organisation | Lohmann Tierzucht GmbH |
| Country | Germany |
| Sector | Private |
| PI Contribution | Measuring new phenotypes related to bone quality and egg quality related to preventing pathogen transfer, developing new methods of preventing injurious feather pecking. Calculating genetic parameters and establishing genetic loci underlying the trait. |
| Collaborator Contribution | Access to large populations, logistic help, pedigree information. Collaborative discussion. Making measurements, financial support. |
| Impact | New phenotypes, support from BBSRC flexible talent mobility award, New grants from the Foundation for Food and Agricultural Research on bone phenotyping and a PhD student on beak morphology. |
| Description | Genetics of one-carbon metabolism |
| Organisation | University of Nottingham |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | The Roslin Institute partners in this collaboration provide expertise in genome analysis in farmed animal species and expertise in molecular, quantitative and population genetic analyses. |
| Collaborator Contribution | The University of Nottingham group bring expertise in reproductive biology, physiology, epigenetics and bioinformatics as well as the biological questions which the "Genetics of one-carbon metabolism in sheep in relation to productivity, fertility and health" project has been designed to address. |
| Impact | This BBSRC-funded research project (2013-17) supported by grants to University of Nottingham (BB/K017810/1) and The Roslin Institute, University of Edinburgh (BB/K017993/1) is an outcome from this collaborative link that started three years earlier. Whilst this collaboration is multi-disciplinary, the disciplines involved are specialisms within biology: reproductive biology; physiology; genetics; genomics; bioinformatics. |
| Start Year | 2010 |
| Description | ILRI |
| Organisation | International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) |
| Country | Kenya |
| Sector | Charity/Non Profit |
| PI Contribution | We work with ILRI on all aspects of genomics and data science, including whole genome sequencing of multiple African animals, data recording and database design, web and web content development, and bioinformatics training. |
| Collaborator Contribution | We work with ILRI on all aspects of genomics and data science, including whole genome sequencing of multiple African animals, data recording and database design, web and web content development, and bioinformatics training. |
| Impact | So far we have sequenced the genomes of approx 800 African farm animals from diverse breeds and ecotypes |
| Start Year | 2016 |
| Description | SRUC: genetic and environmental dissection of behavioural traits |
| Organisation | Scotland's Rural College |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | We are managing a study of genetic and non-genetic factors associated with behaviour in dogs, incorporating data collection, analysis and interpretation. Funded by the Dogs Trust, we are employing a postdoctoral researcher to carry out the research. |
| Collaborator Contribution | They provide expertise in animal behaviour and are collaborating on data collection, analysis and interpretation. |
| Impact | Several publications have resulted from this collaboration and further funding has been secured. This multi-disciplinary collaboration involves genetics and animal behaviour. |
| Start Year | 2012 |
| Description | Universidad de León: signatures of selection in sheep |
| Organisation | University of Leon |
| Country | Spain |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | We have contributed to the identification of selected regions in domestic sheep from genomic data. |
| Collaborator Contribution | They are carrying out large-scale studies of domestication and selection in domestic sheep. |
| Impact | Two papers have been published on the identification of signatures of selection in domestic sheep. The results of these analyses suggest convergent selection for dairy traits in cattle and sheep and also confirm strong signatures of selection on several genes associated with carcass composition and growth. |
| Start Year | 2012 |
| Title | resSpecies |
| Description | Database and associated web interface to handle pedigree populations, genotypes and phenotypes for genetic linkage mapping and quantitative trait linkage mapping studies. System checks inheritance of markers and formats/reformats data in readiness for import into common analysis programs. |
| Type Of Technology | Webtool/Application |
| Year Produced | 2008 |
| Impact | Non computer-literate scientists can manipulate data - error free - within minutes rather than days |
| URL | http://www.resspecies.org/ |
| Description | Animal and Plant Health in the UK |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | working group at Animal and Plant Health in the UK (2014): an assessment of future national capability, emerging technologies, 14 Feb 2014, BIS Conference Centre, London, UK |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Avian genome evolution and the origins of species diversity. |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Invited lecture: Avian genome evolution and the origins of species diversity. In "Molecular evolution of avian species", SMBE2016, Queensland's Gold Coast, Australia, 3-7 July, 2016. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| Description | BUAS Schools Countryside Day |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Local |
| Primary Audience | Schools |
| Results and Impact | Primary 5 children and teachers from the entire Scottish Borders region. Ran activities around the cuticle and its importance. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2017 |
| URL | http://www.buas.org/calendar/buas_schools_countryside_day_23_may_17.html |
| Description | CUTE EGG: PROVIDING A SAFE SUPPLY OF EGGS TO HATCH THE NEXT GENERATION OF CHICKENS |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
| Results and Impact | Article on Cute egg featured in LOHMANN TIERZUCHT "Poultry News". Reaches huge number of farmers across the world |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2017 |
| URL | http://www.ltz.de/de-wAssets/docs/poultry-news/2017/Poultry-News-02-2017.pdf |
| Description | CUTICLE DEPOSITION DOES NOT AFFECT WATER VAPOUR CONDUCTANCE AND CAN BE MEASURED IN HATCHING EGGS WITHOUT COMPROMISING EMBRYO DEVELOPMENT |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
| Results and Impact | Presentation to specialists in egg science, breeders and state veterinarians, an industry Science meeting. XVIIth European Symposium on the Quality of Eggs and Egg Products, XXIIIth European Symposium on the Quality of Poultry Meat. Increases awareness across Europe of applications in poultry science. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2017 |
| URL | http://www.wpsa.com/index.php/publications/wpsa-proceedings/2017/xxiii-european-symposium-on-the-qua... |
| Description | CUTICLE DEPOSITION ENHANCES THE EGGS NATURAL DEFENCE AND IS A TRAIT WHICH DOES NOT TEND TO DECREASE WITH BIRD AGE |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
| Results and Impact | Presentation to specialists in egg science, breeders and state veterinarians, an industry Science meeting. XVIIth European Symposium on the Quality of Eggs and Egg Products, XXIIIth European Symposium on the Quality of Poultry Meat. Increases awareness across Europe of applications in poultry science. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2017 |
| URL | http://www.wpsa.com/index.php/publications/wpsa-proceedings/2017/xxiii-european-symposium-on-the-qua... |
| Description | CUTICLE QUALITY GENETICS IN LAYERS AND BROILERS |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
| Results and Impact | Presentation to specialists in egg science, breeders and state veterinarians, an industry Science meeting. XVIIth European Symposium on the Quality of Eggs and Egg Products, XXIIIth European Symposium on the Quality of Poultry Meat. Increases awareness across Europe of applications in poultry science. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2017 |
| URL | http://www.wpsa.com/index.php/publications/wpsa-proceedings/2017/xxiii-european-symposium-on-the-qua... |
| Description | Chicken Genome: Current Status and Future Trends from Next Generation Sequencing |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Presented a talk at the 3rd Annual NGS Asia Congress. Talk: Chicken Genome: Current Status and Future Trends from Next Generation Sequencing. 8 - 9 Oct 2013, Singapore. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | Contributed to the Society of Biology submission to the Smith Commission |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Contributed to the Society of Biology submission to the Smith Commission: "Research and the further devolution of powers to the Scottish government" (2014). |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Development of New Tools for Genetic Selection for a Sustainable Poultry Industry |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Presented a talk: Development of New Tools for Genetic Selection for a Sustainable Poultry Industry (2014), Veterinary Advances in Animal Health and Welfare Research - Impact and Opportunities, Feb 20-24, 2014, NIANP Auditorium, Adugodi, Bangalore, India |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Edinburgh scientists working to create safer eggs |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A broadcast e.g. TV/radio/film/podcast (other than news/press) |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | News coverage of egg cuticle story. 'Cute egg' |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| URL | https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-43605254 |
| Description | From Sequences to Consequences |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
| Results and Impact | talk and meet industry at "21st Century Genomics for Animal Breeding and Animal Health. In "From Sequences to Consequences: What The Roslin Institute can do for you in the livestock sector", Industry Day. The Roslin Institute Building, Edinburgh, 18th March 2016." |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| Description | ISAG Conference 2012. Talk: NGS of multiple chicken lines and development of a high-density 600K SNP genotyping array, 16-20 July, Cairns, Australia 2012. |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Presented a talk at ISAG Conference 2012. Talk: NGS of multiple chicken lines and development of a high-density 600K SNP genotyping array, 16-20 July, Cairns, Australia 2012. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2012 |
| Description | Improving egg quality; win - win traits |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
| Results and Impact | Presentation to breeders and geneticists from main breeding companies . X European Symposium on Poultry Genetics |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2017 |
| URL | http://www.wpsa.com/index.php/publications/wpsa-proceedings/2017/x-european-symposium-on-poultry-gen... |
| Description | Invited talk University of Guelph, The 'Who ate all the pies gene', University of Guelph, 2018 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Invited talk at the Animal Science department of the University of Guelph |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| URL | http://animalbiosciences.uoguelph.ca/events/2018/07/who-ate-all-pies-gene-and-its-implications |
| Description | New tools and prospects for chicken genomics |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Talk at Genetics Society of Australia (GSA), July 2015, University of Adelaide, Australia |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| Description | Next Generation Sequencing of multiple chicken lines reveals a rich source of Single nucleotide polymorphisms for high resolution genetic studies |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Talk at The 1st International Conference on Genomics in the Americas. Talk: Next Generation Sequencing of multiple chicken lines reveals a rich source of Single nucleotide polymorphisms for high resolution genetic studies, 27-28 Sept, Philadelphia, USA. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2012 |
| Description | Opportunities and applications of in poultry genomics |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
| Results and Impact | Presentation to Agri-Tech Catalyst Funding Consortia Building Workshop - Edinburgh, 27 Jan 2014 |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Past, Present and Future of Genomics in Poultry Breeding. |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Talk: Past, Present and Future of Genomics in Poultry Breeding. 25th World's Poultry Congress, Beijing, 5-9 September, 2016. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| Description | Poultry Genome: Implications for Immunity, Poultry Productivity and Health, Poultry beyond 2020 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
| Results and Impact | talk and roundtable discussion to "Poultry Genome: Implications for Immunity, Poultry Productivity and Health, Poultry beyond 2020, 13-17th April, Queenstown, New Zealand." |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Poultry Genomics: Current Status and Future Trends from Next Generation Sequencing |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Talk at Animal Genomics Research Group "The global genomic approaches to climate change impact on livestock production". Talk: Poultry Genomics: Current Status and Future Trends from Next Generation Sequencing. 10-15 July, Seoul, Korea, 2013. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | Poultry Genomics: Current Status and Future Trends from Next Generation Sequencing |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Presented a talk at the 8th International Conference on Genomics (ICG-8). Talk: Poultry Genomics: Current Status and Future Trends from Next Generation Sequencing. 29 Oct - 1 Nov 2013, Shenzhen, China. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | Production Animal Health and Welfare Research: Impacts and Opportunities. |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Talk at Production Animal Health and Welfare Research: Impacts and Opportunities. 19-20 Feb, 2015, Indian Council for Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi, India |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| Description | Science festivals |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | Yes |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | As a result of a Beltane grant and workshop an activity was built up to engage the public including children in the research. Specifically to understand the role of the cuticle in keeping bacteria out of the egg (in a fun way!). This was used at a number of different science festival events running through to this year and has included the highland show. Developed an interactive tool to explain the research aim which can be used in the future. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014,2017,2018,2019 |
| URL | http://scoffingscottishscience.com/about/ |
| Description | Structural aspects of genomes across species |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Presented a talk at The 8th European Poultry Genetics Symposium. Talk: Structural aspects of genomes across species. 25-27 Sept, Venice Italy, 2013. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | The chicken genome 10 years on. |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Keynote lecture: chicken genome - 10 years on. Avian Model Systems - the 8th International Meeting, Cold Spring Harbour, USA, 4-8th March, 2014. CSHL Leading Strand - Keynote Lecture Series (http://theleadingstrand.cshl.edu/Course/Keynote/2014/AVIAN/150 The chicken genome 10 years on - BBSRC (http://www.bbsrc.ac.uk/news/events/1403-chicken-genome.aspx) |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | UK-Brazil Animal Health Workshop |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | talk and round table discussion with UK-Brazil Animal Health Workshop, Edinburgh University UK, 3-5 Dec, 2014 |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |