Quantitative Geneticist
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Is your company looking for an accomplished professional who is capable of employing top-tier scientific approaches and novel methodologies to predict the genetic performance of economically important livestock traits? I am someone who is an expert in maximizing the impact and efficiency of newly developed genetic improvement products. If these questions are true, you have come to the right place!
Hi! my name is Pius B. Mwansa, a diligent individual who demonstrates expertise in quantitative genetics, biostatistics, and genomic evaluation. My exceptional performance in genomic evaluation, data mining, and project planning makes me a good fit for your organization. I am very successful at liaising effectively with colleagues and senior management to share research project updates.
A small selection of my major accomplishments include:
● Applied modified Richard’s growth curve functions to estimate individual animal live weight, fat and lean depth growth curve parameters.
● Predicted and estimated variance-covariance components for swine growth traits and SOW reproductive traits with Animal Model Best Linear Unbiased Prediction approaches for upgrading of values in their current weekly genetic evaluations for clients.
● Generated annual genetic nucleus economic traits metrics, including annual phenotypic and genetic trends for Genesus Inc. genetics programs, presided over by Genesus’ VP in charge of R&D, Dr. R.A. Kemp.
I believe that the above qualities and experiences would make me a valuable addition to your prestigious company. If you like to discuss my professional experience and qualifications in detail, please do not hesitate to connect with me.
Ph.D. in Animal Breeding and Quantitative Genetics