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Professor Christopher Moran is a Professor Emeritus at the University of Sydney specializing in Animal Genetics. He holds a Bachelor of Science (Honours) and a PhD from the Australian National University. His research focuses on the measurement of genetic diversity for the conservation of various pig populations, including both Asian and other species. Additionally, he has conducted comparative evolutionary studies on pigs and peccaries, and has explored porcine endogenous retroviruses. Professor Moran has significant experience in mapping and characterizing genes affecting health traits in animal models, particularly concerning blood clotting, heart defects, and lactation. His work extends to genetic improvement in saltwater crocodiles and the development of gene QTL mapping strategies. He instructs practical classes and lectures in Animal Genetics and Animal Biotechnology at both undergraduate and master's levels, emphasizing the importance of animal production and welfare. Throughout his career, he has engaged in numerous research grants focusing on various aspects of genetic research and molecular markers aimed at improving livestock.
University of Sydney • Sydney, NSW, Australia
Leading research and teaching in Animal Genetics.
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