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Research interests
Animal geneticist, computational biologist, and animal breeder. Rich experience in managing omics data (e.g., phenomics, genomics, transcriptomics), statistical learning, quantitative genetics for complex traits, genetic and genomic evaluation for livestock genetic improvement. Area of expertise includes quantitative genetics, animal breeding, veterinary science, and bioinformatics. Rich experience in leading international projects, working collaborately with industry, and surpervising students.
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, Ph.D. in Quantitative Genetics and Animal Breeding, Aarhus University
1 Sept 2013 → 30 Oct 2018
Award Date: 30 Oct 2018
PhD, Ph.D. in Quantitative Genetics and Animal Breeding, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
1 Sept 2013 → 30 Oct 2018
Award Date: 30 Oct 2018
Master, M.Sc. in Quantitative Genetics and Animal Breeding , AgroParisTech
1 Sept 2011 → 30 Jun 2013
Award Date: 30 Jun 2013
Master, M.Sc. in Quantitative Genetics and Animal Breeding , Norwegian University of Life Sciences
1 Sept 2011 → 30 Jun 2013
Award Date: 30 Jun 2013
Bachelor, B.Sc. in Veterinary Medicine, Southwest University
1 Sept 2007 → 30 Jun 2011
Award Date: 30 Jun 2011
Bachelor, B.Sc. in Computer Science and Technology, Southwest University
1 Sept 2007 → 30 Jun 2011
Award Date: 30 Jun 2011
External positions
USDA Agricultural Research Service
1 Feb 2018 → 21 Oct 2019
Keywords
- QH426 Genetics
- Quantitative genetics
- Animal breeding
- Animal science
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Developing further evidence requirements for precision bred animals
Haskell, M. (PI), Dwyer, C. (CoPI), Li, B. (CoPI), Prentice, P. (Researcher), Banos, G. (Researcher) & Jessiman, L. (Researcher)
15/04/24 → 31/12/24
Project: Research
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Understanding Molecular Variations Of Cattle Genome By Machine Learning
Li, B. (Supervisor) & Wells, A. (PhD Student)
1/10/23 → 30/09/27
Project: PhD project
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BB/X008754/1: INTEGRATING CLINICAL, DATA-DRIVEN, AND IN-VITRO APPROACHES TO THE STUDY OF HOST-PATHOGEN INTERACTIONS IN BOVINE DIGITAL DERMATITIS
Banos, G. (PI), Coffey, M. (CoI) & Li, B. (CoI)
1/07/23 → 30/06/26
Project: Research
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Integrating genomics and transcriptomics to empower dairy breeding for feed efficient animals
Li, B. (PI)
20/03/23 → 19/03/26
Project: Research
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RESAS 22-27: SRUC-b2-5 Data Driven Techniques To Develop New Phenotypes For Dairy Cows And Chains.
Coffey, M. (PI), Archibald, I. (CoI), Li, B. (CoI) & Wall, E. (CoI)
Scottish Government: Rural & Environment Science & Analytical Services
1/04/22 → 31/03/27
Project: Research
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Genomic prediction of residual feed intake in US Holstein dairy cattle
Li, B., VanRaden, P. M., Guduk, E., O'Connell, J. R., Null, D. J., Connor, E. E., VandeHaar, M. J., Tempelman, R. J., Weigel, K. A. & Cole, J. B., Mar 2020, In: Journal of Dairy Science. 103, 3, p. 2477-2486 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
38 Citations (Scopus) -
Comprehensive analyses of 723 transcriptomes enhance genetic and biological interpretations for complex traits in cattle
Fang, L., Cai, W., Liu, S., Canela-Xandri, O., Gao, Y., Jiang, J., Rawlik, K., Li, B., Schroeder, S. G., Rosen, B. D., Li, C. J., Sonstegard, T. S., Alexander, L. J., van Tassell, C. P., van Raden, P. M., Cole, J. B., Yu, Y., Zhang, S., Tenesa, A. & Ma, L. & 1 others, , 18 May 2020, (First published) In: Genome Research. 30, 5, p. 790-801 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access92 Citations (Scopus) -
Review: Selecting for improved feed efficiency and reduced methane emissions in dairy cattle
Lovendahll, P., Difford, G. F., Li, B., Chagunda, M. G. G., Huhtanen, P., Lidauer, M. H., Lassen, J. & Lund, P., 1 Dec 2018, In: Animal. 12, s2, p. S336-S349Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
Open Access95 Citations (Scopus) -
Genetic heterogeneity of feed intake, energy-corrected milk, and body weight across lactation in primiparous Holstein, Nordic Red, and Jersey cows
Li, B., Fikse, W. F., Løvendahl, P., Lassen, J., Lidauer, M. H., Mäntysaari, P. & Berglund, B., Nov 2018, In: Journal of Dairy Science. 101, 11, p. 10011-10021 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access41 Citations (Scopus) -
Genetic and epigenetic architecture of paternal origin contribute to gestation length in cattle
Fang, L., Jiang, J., Li, B., Zhou, Y., Freebern, E., Vanraden, P. M., Cole, J. B., Liu, G. E. & Ma, L., 1 Dec 2019, In: Communications Biology. 2, 1, 100.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access40 Citations (Scopus)
Datasets
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Single-step genome-wide association analyses of claw horn lesions in Holstein cattle using linear and threshold models
Li, B. (Creator), Barden, M. (Creator), Kapsona, V. (Creator), Sánchez-Molano, E. (Creator), Anagnostopoulos, A. (Creator), Griffiths, B. E. (Creator), Bedford, C. (Creator), Dai, X. (Creator), Coffey, M. (Creator), Psifidi, A. (Creator), Oikonomou, G. (Creator) & Banos, G. (Creator), Figshare, 2023
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.c.6596926, https://springernature.figshare.com/collections/Single-step_genome-wide_association_analyses_of_claw_horn_lesions_in_Holstein_cattle_using_linear_and_threshold_models/6596926
Dataset
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The 6th International Conference of Quantitative Genetics (ICQG6)
Li, B. (Participant)
3 Nov 2020 → 13 Nov 2020Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participating in a conference, workshop, ...
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Heredity (Journal)
Li, B. (Reviewer)
2020 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Publication Peer-review
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Journal of Dairy Science (Journal)
Li, B. (Reviewer)
2019 → 2021Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Publication Peer-review
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The Annual Meeting of the American Dairy Science Association (ADSA)
Li, B. (Participant)
23 Jun 2019 → 26 Jun 2019Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participating in a conference, workshop, ...
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the 5th International Conference on Quantitative Genetics (ICQG5)
Li, B. (Participant)
12 Jun 2016 → 17 Jun 2016Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participating in a conference, workshop, ...