US-AUSTRALIAN ACADEMIES JOINT WORKSHOP

US-AUSTRALIAN ACADEMIES JOINT WORKSHOP ON VERTEBRATE COMPARATIVE GENOMICS
Beckman Conference Centre, Irvine, California, 23-25 May 2007

Tools to better understand the genetic architecture of animal genomes: Current developments in cattle and wallaby genetic map construction by Kyall Zenger

Dr Zenger is a Lecturer at the University of Sydney has more than 15 years experience working on quantitative, population and evolutionary genetics of Australian native and domesticated animals. As a researcher in the CRC for Innovative Dairy Products and the ARC for Kangaroo Genomics, he is currently involved in large genome investigations in domestic (sheep, cattle) and model animals (wallaby). With expertise in molecular genetics, IP law and industry applications, Dr Zenger also provides expertise on matters relating to commercialization and protection of biotechnology.

Research Interests (1) Comparative genomics (2) Genetic mapping (3) Quantitative trait locus mapping in domestic and model species (4) Population genetics on endangered or problem Australian species (5) Theoretical quantitative genetics

The construction of comprehensive genetic maps is perhaps one of the first most important objectives for comparative genomics studies and / or gene localisation projects. Here we describe the development of a Tammar wallaby integrated genetic map utilising all available (but limited) genetic data. In addition, the development of a bovine genome mapping resource constructed with large data sets will be discussed.

Contact details:
Faculty of Veterinary Science
C01 - J.L. Shute
The University of Sydney, NSW 2570 Australia

Tel: +61 2 9351 1795
Email: kzenger@camden.usyd.edu.au