I have broad research interests in genetics of agricultural species and the integration of genetic technologies into developed and developing world agriculture systems. Specific research interests include, design and optimisation of breeding objectives and breeding programs, assessment and use of genetic diversity, QTL mapping and gene detection, and integration of molecular genetic information into genetic improvement. My research projects and programs have worked on applications with cattle (beef and dairy), pigs, poultry, sheep, horses, mice, rainbow trout, house flies (Musca domestica), sugar beet and almonds. I have a particular interest in the integration of information across disciplines, and devote a high proportion of my time to the development of consortia for multidisciplinary approaches to research, development and delivery, and the development of forward strategies for R&D agencies and industry internationally.
