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Animal Genetics

The Animal Genetics Program drives scientific innovation to enable sustainable and resilient livestock breeding across diverse agricultural species. Our focus is on climate resilience and mitigation, animal welfare, productivity, product quality, and environmental services. By integrating genomics and phenomics through advanced modelling, we uncover genetic relationships among key traits and develop practical tools for breeding programs. We support a wide range of production systems—from organic farming to addressing the unique challenges of livestock in the Global South. Our goal is to secure a reliable supply of safe, nutritious animal-based foods for future generations, fostering a sustainable, resilient, and equitable global agricultural landscape.

Who are we

Chidinma Kareen Anene

PhD Student Center for Quantitative Genetics and Genomics

Sakshi Kalpesh Ashar

PhD Student Center for Quantitative Genetics and Genomics

Leila Ashayeri

Postdoc Center for Quantitative Genetics and Genomics

Magnus Arve Gregersen

PhD Student Center for Quantitative Genetics and Genomics

Morten Hansen

Postdoc Center for Quantitative Genetics and Genomics

Lisa Hein

PhD Student Center for Quantitative Genetics and Genomics

Morten Kargo

Senior Researcher Center for Quantitative Genetics and Genomics

Bingjie Li

Associate Professor Center for Quantitative Genetics and Genomics

Peter Løvendahl

Senior Researcher Center for Quantitative Genetics and Genomics

Mogens Sandø Lund

Centre Director Center for Quantitative Genetics and Genomics

Naghmeh Saedi

Postdoc Center for Quantitative Genetics and Genomics

Rasmus Bak Stephansen

Tenure Track Assistant Professor Center for Quantitative Genetics and Genomics

Guosheng Su

Senior Researcher Center for Quantitative Genetics and Genomics

Trine Michelle Villumsen

Senior Advisor Center for Quantitative Genetics and Genomics