Issabelle Ampofo

As a Quantitative Geneticist, my work is centered on utilizing statistical models and genomic tools to understand and enhance the genetic architecture of economically important traits in livestock and agricultural species. I specialize in integrating cutting-edge genomic technologies with traditional breeding approaches to develop robust prediction models for traits related to productivity, health, and efficiency. My expertise lies in the design and implementation of genomic evaluations, such as single-step GBLUP (Genomic Best Linear Unbiased Prediction) and its variants, leveraging genomic, phenotypic, and pedigree information to deliver accurate breeding values. I am proficient in utilizing advanced statistical techniques to dissect complex traits and unravel genetic variance, heritability, and genotype-by-environment interactions, thereby optimizing breeding decisions.

Breeding and genetics; Genomic selection; Genome wide association studies; Inbreeding; single-step GBLUP; Genotype-by-environment interaction; Quantitative traits; Simulation studies; Novel traits

Conference Abstracts

• COMPARISON OF CHANGES IN SNP EFFECTS AND GEBV USING DIFFERENT TRAINING POPULATIONS IN SIMULATED DATA
  Event: Advances in Genome Biology and Technology
  Authors: DUTTA, G; SANTANA, B.F; AMPOFO, I; CURUTCHET, A; RISER, M.M; Fragomeni, B.

      Location: Phoenix, Arizona

• IMPLEMENTING A GENETIC EVALUATION PROGRAM FOR ACUTE HEPATOPANCREATIC NECROSIS DISEASE RESISTANCE in PENAEUS VANAMMEI (Pacific White Shrimp)

     Event: ASAS- CSAS-WSAS meeting
    Authors: I AMPOFO, H MAI, A DHAR, D GREEVERS, H WRIGHT, B. O.  FRAGOMENI
    Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico

• GENOMIC IMPROVEMENT OF DISEASE RESISTANCE USING TWO BREEDING STRATEGIES IN A POPULATION OF PENAEUS VANNAMEI; A SIMULATION STUDY

     Event: ASAS- CSAS-WSAS meeting     

     Authors: I AMPOFO, S O'NEILL,  A DHAR, B. O.  FRAGOMENI      

     Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico

Preparations

• Genomic Evaluation with Multibreed and Purebred Holsteins and Jerseys
• Single-Step Genomic Predictions for Crossbred Holstein and Jersey Cattle Using Metafounders
• Impact of Different Breeding Strategies on the Accuracy of Genomic Selection in a Popualtion of Penaeus Vanammei: A Simulation Study

• Central Dogma of Phenomics Travel Award USDA
• AG2PI Conference Award USDA
• Conference Participation fellowship Award UCONN

Breno O. Fragomeni

Lecturer
Email: Breno.fragomeni@uconn.edu 

Department of Animal Sciences
17 Manter Rd, Storrs, CT 06269
 

Johann Soelkner
Lecturer
Email: johann.soelkner@boku.ac.at 

Division of Livestock Sciences (NUWI) 

Gregor-Mendel-Straße 33, 1180 Vienna

Yeni Liliana Bernal Rubio

Senior Scientist

Email: yenililiana.bernalrubio@zoetis.com

Precision Animal Health and Livestock Genetics

Kalamazoo, Michigan