Highlander Lab

Audrey AA Martin

Post-doc

Research at the Highlander Lab

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I am a Postdoctoral Research Fellow working on the Born2Guide project, where we will develop a Whole-Genome Sequencing (WGS) strategy and framework for routine implementation and downstream genomic selection of guide dogs.

Goals:

  • Obtain whole-genome sequences for breeding dogs;
  • Develop sequencing and imputation strategies for the rest of the population;
  • Produce method pipelines for routine genomic data collection and analysis.

Background

have a PhD from the Centre of Genetic Improvement of Livestock at the University of Guelph. I focused on novel approaches to improve the selection of fertility and reproduction in dairy cattle.

I am specifically interested in:

  • Animal breeding
  • Genomics                             
  • Novel traits

Programming language and software:

  • R & RStudio
  • F90 family software                                         
  • Python

Hobbies and personal interests

  • Cooking and baking
  • Reading
  • Yoga and pilates           
  • Canyoning
  • Kayaking