Researcher interests: Quantitative genetics, population genetics, and DNA markers. Biodiversity studies. Improvement of breeding programs; detection of agriculturally important of quantitative trait loci (QTLs) using microsatellites, SNPs and microarrays. Marker assisted selection, particularly in poultry breeding. Genetic diversity of Jewish ethnic groups. Biodiversity and phylogeny of chicken and man. Genes involved in diabetes.
FACULTY / SCHOOL: Faculty of Agricultural, Food and Environmental Quality Sciences
