Specialized training in animal genetics, breeding strategies, and genetic improvement programs
Genetic drift, gene flow, selection, mutation, and population structure
Heritability, genetic correlations, breeding values, selection indices
DNA markers, gene mapping, genomic selection, marker-assisted selection
Selection methods, crossbreeding, inbreeding management, breed development
Genome-wide prediction, SNP arrays, genomic relationship matrices
Mixed models, Bayesian methods, machine learning applications
Program optimization, economic evaluation, implementation strategies
Original research in animal genetics and breeding
Advanced genomic prediction models for livestock improvement
Genetic enhancement of production and health traits
Development and application of genetic markers
Recognized for innovative research on genomic selection in dairy cattle breeding programs
Led collaborative research projects with major breeding organizations and livestock producers