Appolinaire Djikeng PhD
University of Edinburgh
Professor Djikeng’s research, capacity building and international development activities focus on comparative genomics, functional genomics and metagenomics with the following main objectives: i) development and application of genomics tools and associated resources to use for genetic improvement to support productivity, resilience and adaptability of tropical livestock; ii) assessment, characterization and utilization of tropical livestock genetic diversity and iii) tropical livestock development opportunities in low and middle incomes countries (LMICs) as important drivers for agricultural development and contributors to sustainable development. Professor Djikeng serves on international scientific advisory boards, juries and has held senior research and management leadership positions globally.
Appearances
DateJune 25, 2019_GENOMIC VARIATION IS A DRIVING FORCE IN DETERMINING ANIMAL AND HUMAN HEALTH AND SUSCEPTIBILITY TO DISEASE._ Animal breeding has made huge strides in optimizing yield while lowering costs, and lessening the impact on the environment while also improving the general health of the animals…Moderator
Michèle Ramsay, PhDUniversity of WitwatersrandPanelists
Han G. Brunner, PhDRadboud Maastricht University Medical CenterMichel Georges, PhDUniversity of LiègeAppolinaire Djikeng, PhDUniversity of EdinburghVish Nene, PhDInternational Livestock Research InstituteFreeStandard Price
