 Program One: Gene Discovery
Program One - Gene Discovery
Professor Herman Raadsma
Reprogen, Faculty of Veterinary Science, The University of Sydney
Objectives
Identify critical genes for:
- regulation of lactation (including initiation of lactogenesis and involution of the mammary gland), milk components and milk production
- mammary response to pathogen challenge
- fertility
- differentiation and development of the mammary gland
- bioactives in milk
Outputs
- Portfolio of IP related to the identity, structure, sequence variability and function of genes associated with lactation, fertility and disease resistance
- Genetic information for input to Programs Two and Three, leading to commercialisation of new gene diagnostic tests for milk production and quality
- Modified dairy products with enhanced value or functionality, and new dairy products with novel health or nutritional features
In the Gene Discovery Program, scientists are working on the identification, isolation and function of specific genes in the dairy cow. Genes of interest include those that impact on lactation and disease-resistance characteristics. The overall approach is to integrate a series of platforms and measurements that support the discovery of markers, key genes and their functionality with utility in various facets of dairy cow performance, and the utility of milk and its components, including bioactives.
For a breakdown of Program One projects click here
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