Prof Jeffrey Bennetzen from the University of Georgia will present a seminar titled "Transposable element dynamics and horizontal DNA transfer in flowering plants"
Join us to hear from Mark Lynas, world renowned author & environmental activist, on the inside story of the fight for and against genetic modification in food, from the former activist who's been on the front line of both sides of the argument.
Build your network with like-minded people involved in agricultural research, supporting work in developing countries, or seeking to promote international development.
The workshop will provide an introduction to managing and leading the context of research for development; and enable each participant to develop a set of actionable outcomes (the 30-day challenge) as a result of participation.
William Nak "Topical application of dsRNA for endogenous gene control"
Alemu Tirfessa "Identifying Sorghum Plant Types Adapted to Moisture Stress Areas of Ethiopia"
Dr Heidi Staudacher from the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences will present a seminar titled `Harnessing our knowledge of carbohydrates to benefit gut conditions`
QAAFI’s Dr Craig Hardner is running a linear modelling workshop: ASReml-R for Linear Mixed Model analysis of breeding data from 26-28 March 9-4pm. Located at Hartley Teakle Building #83, The University of Queensland, St Lucia. Cost: 300
Ghanendra Gartaula "Wheat endosperm cell walls: from isolation to a model"
Umair Ahsan "MicroRNA control of phase change in tropical/subtropical tree crops"
Gut microbiota: The impact of diet on gut microbiota and health | lecture by Prof Mike Gidley & Dr Mark Turner that will examine the intersection of food and nutrition | 14 MARCH 6-9PM | Cost: $20 | UQ, St Lucia Bld #80 GBP | Register by RSVP by: 11 March 2018 17:00
Professor Robert Henry, Director of the Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation will present a QAAFI Science Seminar, titled "Capturing biodiversity for Agriculture".
Professor Luiz Lehmann Coutinho, from the University of São Paulo will present a QAAFI Science Seminar, titled "Exploring the genetic control of beef quality in Nelore cattle".
Insights into the latest PacBio achievements from the PacBio Chief Scientific Officer and a showcase of research from UQ and other scientists using SMRT sequencing to further our knowledge in clinical, medical, plant, animal and microbial genomics.
UQ's Global Leadership Series Panel discussion with Q&A, networking, food and drinks | Join international and UQ experts to discuss diet fads, ancient foods and new products for food and health.
Reflecting on the role of women as both food producers and providers, this breakfast seminar hosted by the Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation (QAAFI) will explore the gender dimensions of agriculture and food production.
Join us to celebrate the inaugural National Agriculture Day with a breakfast with discussion on regulation and market access of gene-edited and GMO food and products. This breakfast is being held in conjunction with QAAFI and the TropAg 2017 Conference.
TropAg2017 is the world’s leading tropical agriculture event bringing together the best in research and innovation, across plant, animal and food sciences.