The Centre for Reproduction and Genomics Annual Research Colloquium
SORRY WE ARE UNABLE TO ACCEPT ANY MORE REGISTRATIONS FOR THE 2012 COLLOQUIUM
Register me for the 4th CRG Annual Research Colloquium
Every year the Centre for Reproduction and Genomics showcases a spectrum of science being undertaken in and around the Centre through a series of presentations that span reproduction, health and disease in humans, livestock and other systems.
This popular calendar event is held on the last Thursday in February every year. Registration for the event is essential.
4th Annual Research Colloquium
23rd February 2012
AgResearch, Invermay
Keynote Speakers:
- Prof Peter Visscher (University of Queensland)
“Whole-genome analysis methods to dissect complex trait variation” - Prof Josephine Pemberton (University of Edinburgh, UK)
“Understanding quantitative traits in natural populations”
Invited Speakers:
- Assoc. Prof Tony Merriman (University of Otago)
“Insights into genetic control of serum urate levels and gout in the New Zealand population from genome-wide data” - Assoc. Prof Greg Jones (University of Otago)
“Genome wide association studies for vascular disease; the New Zealand Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm study” - Dr Shannon Clarke (AgResearch)
“Application of genomic technologies in New Zealand sheep” - Dr Sheri Johnson (Centre for Reproduction and Genomics)
“Cryptic female choice in salmon: does sperm motility require a female's touch?” - Dr Paul Fisher (AgResearch)
“Building and application of genomic tools to New Zealand’s aquaculture industries” - Prof Allan Herbison (University of Otago)
“Neural control of fertility; spotlight on kisspeptin” - Dr Peter Pfeffer (AgResearch)
“Evolutionary divergence in the pathway leading to the establishment of the first mammalian lineage” - Assoc. Prof Peter Dearden (University of Otago)
“How to live longer by investing in yourself” - Dr Amy Osborne (University of Otago)
“Development of a predicted physical map of microsatellite locus positions for pinnipeds, with wider applicability to the Carnivora”
General enquiries: contact the Centre for Reproduction and Genomics
Past CRG Research Colloquium programmes
- 2011 CRG Research Colloquium Programme [PDF, 303 KB]
- 2010 CRG Research Colloquium Programme [PDF, 2.7 MB]
- 2009 CRG Research Colloquium Programme [PDF, 1.9 MB]
