How will we feed all the people in the world, with the increasing challenges of population growth and climate change? Our research program explores the application of molecular genetics to enhance the innate ability of poultry to resist the negative impacts of heat stress and exposure to disease. Using molecular tools, we identify the genes involved in important biological traits, and the genetic variants that are most beneficial for health and productivity. Interns will have a lab-based experience in molecular genetics for animal improvement. The research is supported by the USDA and by the US Agency for International Development, with the aim to apply the scientific findings to aid food security in the US and in developing countries in Africa.
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences