Advances in Farm Animal Genomic Resources (GENOMIC-RESOURCES)

GENOMIC-RESOURCES will contribute to the education of a new generation of scientists in cutting edge approaches to the characterization, evaluation, management and conservation of Farm Animal Genetic Resources (FAnGR). Visiting researchers will work and learn novel tools and methods offered by recent advances in molecular technologies, statistical and econometric approaches, GIScience and integrated data analysis. Eight participants from eight different countries will deliver a structured interdisciplinary research and training programme, covering different branches of genetics and breeding, animal physiology and husbandry, socio-economics and geographic analysis. Research will address three main themes: i) characterization; ii) economic evaluation; and iii) exploitation and conservation of FAnGR. Training will be organised at European level through Summer schools and Workshops addressing specific interdisciplinary topics. Emphasis will be placed on training future research leaders to design and manage research programmes, by teaching complementary skills, from presentational skills to project management. Visiting researcher mobility will include four months in one of the partner institutions.