Events

The phenomenon of fake news is not new to agricultural scientists. Misinformation and fallacies abound, and simplistic narratives regarding the “best” way to produce food dominate the internet and media. | Public Lecture by Professor Alison Van Eenennaam from the University of California

Food Evolution, explores the complexity of cultural attitudes to GMOs and food, and investigates how easily fear and misinformation can overwhelm objective, evidence-based analysis. Join one of the stars of the film, Dr Alison Van Eenennaam, a science communicator and an animal genomics and biotechnology specialist for a new perspective on the GMO debate.

There are new opportunities to accelerate genetic improvement of livestock by incorporating phenotypic and genomic information, deep learning, advanced reproductive technologies, and precision breeding methods into conventional breeding and selection programs. | This seminar will be presented by Professor Alison Van Eenennaam, from the University of California, as part of the Douglas Ormonde Butler Memorial Lectureship. 

Bing Cheng "Canopy Position Influences on Gene Expression and Coffee Quality"
Samira Samarfard "Genetic Diversity and Molecular Evolution of Alfalfa Leaf Curl Virus"

Prof Michael Rychlik from the Technical University of Munich will present a seminar titled "Foodomics as the Future in Food Analysis? Opportunities and Challenges Compared to Targeted Assays"

Prof Mónica Castro Valdebenito will present a seminar titled "Advances in avocado rootstock research in Chile"

The QAAFI 3MT Competition will be held on 16 July, registrations close on 2 July.

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.

Prof Mark Cooper from The Centre for Crop Science, QAAFI will present a seminar titled `Prediction-based Crop Improvement'.

Dr Glenn Stanley from Food Standards Australia New Zealand will present a seminar titled `Identifying and managing new hazards in the food supply'.

William Nak "Topical application of dsRNA for endogenous gene control"
Alemu Tirfessa "Identifying Sorghum Plant Types Adapted to Moisture Stress Areas of Ethiopia"

Dr Melanie Kah from University of Vienna/CSIRO will present a seminar titled `Ecological risk assessment of nanopesticides'.

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".

Dr Diego V. Bohórquez is visiting from Duke University and will present a QAAFI Science Seminar, titled "Where the gut meets the brain".