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Ontario Dairy Research Centre to play key role in new $12-million genomics research project

The University of Guelph will lead a global dairy farming genomics project expected to revolutionize breeding in Canada’s multibillion-dollar dairy farming industry.

Dr. Christine Baes, a professor in the Department of Animal Biosciences, will head the four-year, international and multi-disciplinary initiative that aims to identify novel genetic traits for a new selection index for dairy cattle resilience.

Researchers, all in blue labcoats, gather around Dr. Misra in the lab

Manju Misra named one of Canada’s most powerful women for 2020

The University of Guelph’s Dr. Manju Misra has been named one of the Women’s Executive Networks (WXN) Most Powerful Women - Top 100, for 2020. The award recognizes outstanding women across Canada who advocate for workforce diversity and inspire tomorrow’s leaders. Misra was selected in the Manulife Science and Technology Award category.

HQP town hall information session to be held on Tues. Dec. 8

Join us on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 from 10-11 a.m. The session will take place online on Microsoft Teams. 

The HQP Scholarship Program provides financial support for students entering or within their first year of an established graduate program at the University of Guelph. Academic studies will be governed by the guidelines and regulations of the student’s home department.

The Call is open from Nov. 23, 2020 until Jan. 15, 2021 at 1:00 p.m.

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