2016 Presentations
December 13, 2016
You're not from around here are you? The need to connect to your audience
Breaking Down the Ivory Tower: Cooperative Extension Specialists speaker series, Science Says, Davis, CA
December 8, 2016
Food Evolution, GMOs and Health - What Role Does Science Have to Play?
Annual Gamma Sigma Delta Fall Banquet, Davis, CA
December 7, 2016
Host gene expression response to BVDV and other BRD pathogens
7th U.S. BVDV Symposium, Chicago, IL
December 2, 2016
Update on Rustici-funded EBA sequencing project and genome editing for BRD-resistant cattle
California Cattlemen's Association meeting, Reno, NV
December 1, 2016
Genomics 101 and potential uses of gene editing in the California Beef Industry
California Cattlemen's Association meeting, Reno, NV
November 29, 2016
Animal Biotechnology: What is, what could be, and will it be?
Marian Koshland Memorial Lecture, Berkeley, CA
November 21, 2016
Effective communication about agriculture: what works and what doesn't
Alliance for the Future of Agriculture in Nebraska (A-FAN), Lincoln, NE
November 10, 2016
Beef Genetics and Genomics Extension in US
University of New England, Armidale, NSW, Australia
November 9, 2016
Communicating Food Science
Student Institute of Foot Technologists (IFT) Global Summit, Teleconference
October 19, 2016
A Comparison of the Utilization of Genomic Technologies in the Beef and Dairy Industry
Livestock GenTec, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
October 17, 2016
Translating bovine respiratory disease (BRD) genomic information to industry outcomes
Producer educational meeting, Meat Animal Research Center, Clay Center, NE
October 14, 2016
Genome Editing
National Association of Animal Breeders (NAAB) 70th Annual Convention, Green Bay, WI
October 12, 2016
Genome Editing: What's all the fuss?
NBCEC Brown Bagger Series webinar
October 10, 2016
Using genome editing to introgress desirable intragenic and intergenic alleles to accelerate the rate of gain in meat animal breeding programs
XVI Latin American Genetics Congress, Montevideo, Uruguay
October 10, 2016
The synergistic use of molecular markers, biotechnology, genomic selection and advanced reproductive technologies in livestock breeding programs
XVI Latin American Genetics Congress, Montevideo, Uruguay
September 30, 2016
Gene Editing: Breeding or Genetic Engineering?
Biotech University, Saskatchewan, Canada
September 29, 2016
The #SciComm Challenge Facing Agriculture Technologies
Biotech University, Saskatchewan, Canada
September 29, 2016
Reputation Challenges and Tactics
Biotech University, Saskatchewan, Canada
September 26, 2016
Navigating the World of Genetic Testing
UC Davis Veterinary School Farm Club, Davis, CA
September 21, 2016
Animal Health and Welfare Session
Animal Biotech Summit, Bethesda, MD
September 20, 2016
The #Scicomm challenge facing animal agriculture
2016 Allen D. Leman Swine Conference, St. Paul, MN
September 20, 2016
The GMO debate: Twenty years of animal health and livestock feeding studies
2016 Allen D. Leman Swine Conference, St. Paul, MN
September 15, 2016
Gene editing what is it and how might it be used in animal breeding programs
American Wagyu Association Conference, Coeur d’Alene, ID
September 12, 2016
Animal Biotechnology: Opportunities and Challenges
Cornell Alliance for Science Fellows Training Program, Ithaca, NY
September 8, 2016
Use of genetic marker information in beef cattle selection
Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle, Ames, IA
September 6, 2016
Gene editing: Breeding or GMO?
Genome Editing and the Future of Farming, Edinburgh, Scotland
August 31, 2016
Gene editing: Breeding or GMO?
11th International Marine Biotechnology Conference (IMBC)
August 17, 2016
Gene editing: Breeding or Genetic Engineering?
Riverview LLP Cattle Company, Google Hangout webinar
August 3, 2016
What is a GMO?
Sonoma County Alliance Central Membership Meeting, Santa Rosa, CA
August 2, 2016
New developments in selection for replacement heifers, disease resistance and other economically relevant traits
2016 Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course, College Station, TX
August 1, 2016
Navigating the World of Genetic Testing
2016 Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course, College Station, TX
July 24, 2016
Identification and characterization of a novel pathogen causing bovine abortion
International Society of Animal Genetics conference, Salt Lake City, UT
July 20, 2016
Producer Uptake: How might genomic information get translated into industry outcomes?
ASAS/ADSA/CSAS/WSASAS Joint Annual Meeting, Salt Lake City, UT
July 8, 2016
The potential of gene editing in animal agriculture
Presentation to a group of New Zealand pastoral producers, Palo Alto, CA
June 28, 2016
Animal genomics and biotechnology in production systems
Ninth Latin American and Caribbean Agricultural and Forestry Biotechnology meeting, IX Encuentro REDBIO 2016-PERU, Lima, Peru
June 23, 2016
The Future of Meat
Breakthrough Institute Dialogue, Sausalito, CA
June 8, 2016
Animal Biotechnology
BIO 2016 FutureMakers Ted-style talk, BIO convention, San Francisco, CA
June 5, 2016
Use of GMOs in Animal Agriculture Production
Sonoma-Marin Cattlemen’s Association Field Day and BBQ
May 19, 2016
Scientific Communication About Animal Agriculture
Center for Food Integrity’s Animal Agriculture Committee Meeting, Hamburger University, McDonald’s Campus, Chicago, IL
May 18, 2016
Emerging Genetic Advancements
Center for Food Integrity Conference, Hamburger University, McDonald’s Campus, Chicago, IL
May 14, 2016
The Current and Future Uses of Biotechnology in Animal Agriculture
Ensminger University Conference, Honduras
May 3, 2016
Scientific Communication about Agriculture in a Networked World
UC Davis Aggie Ambassadors, UC Davis
April 25, 2016
Food for Thought: An Opportunity for Interaction
Food: Sustainability and Innovation Series, Genome British Columbia, Vancouver, BC
April 21, 2016
Four Legs, Two Legs, No Legs: What Does Science Tell Us About the Best Sources of Sustainable Protein?
California Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Annual Conference, Riverside, CA
April 13, 2016
The Role of Animal Biotechnology in the 21st Century
BioVision, Alexandria, Egypt
April 2, 2016
Communicating Science in a Networked World
Institute of Food Technologists Student Association Pacific Southwest Area Meeting, CalPoly, San Luis Obispo
March 22, 2016
Introduction to GMOs and the Issues
Produce Marketing Association Genetic Engineering Webinar
March 11, 2016
Animal Biotechnology and the Livestock Revolution
Cornell University Plant Breeding Symposium, Ithaca, NY
March 9, 2016
Potential Impacts of Mandatory Labeling for GMO Foods
Purchasing and Ingredient Suppliers Conference, New Orleans, LA
March 2, 2016
Aquatic Academy, Genetically Modified Organisms: Separating Fact from Fiction
Aquarium of the Pacific, Long Beach, CA
Feburary 27, 2016
Genomics and Bull Selection
Southern San Joaquin UCCE Livestock Symposium, Exeter, CA
February 27, 2016
Genomics and Bull Selection
Southern San Joaquin UCCE Livestock Symposium, Bakersfield, CA
February 24, 2016
Prevalence, use and perception of genetically engineered crops for food in the United States
Cultiv8, Carmel, CA
February 19, 2016
Genomics and Bull Selection
Willows, Tehama UCCE meeting, Willows, CA
February 18, 2016
Genomics and Bull Selection
Siskiyou Cattlemen’s Association Pie Night, Montague, CA
February 18, 2016
Genomics and Bull Selection
UCCE meeting, Alturas, CA
February 17, 2016
Genome selection: Basics and Experience in Animal Systems
UC Davis Seed Biotechnology Center Breeding with Genomics Class, Davis, CA
February 9, 2016
UCCE Newsmakers Press conference
Tulare Ag Show, Tulare, CA
February 3, 2016
GMOs in the Dairy Industry
Colusa Farm Show, Colusa, CA
January 27, 2016
GMOs Use in Animal Agriculture
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Cattlemen’s College, San Diego
January 15, 2016
Utilizing DNA Information in Cattle Selection Programs
Western Canadian Association of Bovine Practitioners, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
January 14, 2016
The use of GMOs in Animal Agriculture
Western Canadian Association of Bovine Practitioners, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
January 9, 2016
Gene Editing: Breeding or Genetic Engineering
Plant and Animal Genome XXIV, San Diego