Research Projects

Current Projects

  • Virtual and in-Person Workshops on Regulatory Aspects of Genome Editing in Animal Biotechnology Development USDA Cooperative Agreement, A. L. Van Eenennaam (PD), 10/1/2023-9/30/2027 
  • UC Davis. The goal of this project is to develop genetically altered cattle that produce offspring of a single sex.   A. L. Van Eenennaam (PD),  8/1/2023-7/31/2026                  

Completed Projects

  • Development of a sheep model for Bovine Leukemia Virus (BLV) research. Gall Fellowship. A. L. Van Eenennaam (PD). 5/1/2022-4/30/23
  • Development of a sheep model for Bovine Leukemia Virus (BLV) research. UC Davis Academic Federation Innovative Development Award Program. A. L. Van Eenennaam (PD). 7/1/2022-6/30/2024
  • High throughput multiparametric phenotyping of domestic livestock cells, organoids and embryos. USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture Equipment Grant. 2020-70410-32899 A. L. Van Eenennaam (PD). P. Ross, E. Maga, J. D. Murray, A. Denicol, and P. Berger (Co-PDs). 9/1/2020 – 8/31/2021
  • Social Interaction and Consumer Acceptance of Genome Editing in Domestic Livestock” USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture Competitive Grant. Jill McClusky, Washington State (PD), UC Davis subcontract  A. L. Van Eenennaam (co-PD). 9/1/2020 – 8/31/2022
  • Developing a Platform for Efficient Genome Editing in Livestock. USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture, Agriculture and Food Research Initiative, Competitive Grant. 2020-67015-31536 A.L. Van Eenennaam (co-PD). 6/1/20-5/31/22
  • Novel method for in vivo editing of vertebrate embryos. Revive & Restore in collaboration with Foundation for Food and Agricultural Research. A.L. Van Eenennaam (PD). 06/01/2019-5/31/2021
  • Collaboration to demonstrate the potential use and value of electronic identification and DNA testing in the sheep industry. Western SARE Professional and Producer Grant. A.L. Van Eenennaam (PD). 04/01/2019-03/30/2022
  • Comparative evaluation of the phenotype, genome and animal products derived from offspring of a genome edited, hornless bull and controls. USDA Biotechnology Risk Assessment Research Grants Program (BRAG). A.L. Van Eenennaam (PD). 09/01/2017 - 8/31/2021
  • Genetic containment in livestock via CRISPR-mediated gene knock-in. USDA Biotechnology Risk Assessment Research Grants Program (BRAG). A.L. Van Eenennaam (PD). 09/01/2015 - 8/31/2020
  • Method for in vivo X or Y sperm selection. USDA NIFA Exploratory Research Grants Program. A.L. Van Eenennaam (PD). 06/15/2018 - 6/14/2020
  • Artificial Insemination (AI) on Legs through Surrogate Sires: Pilot Project to Develop Feasibility Data for Bovine Germline Complementation. Rustici Cattle Endowment. A.L. Van Eenennaam (PD). 1/1/2019-12/31/2019
  • Improvement of dairy animal well-being by genetic dehorning. USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture Competitive Grant 2015-67015-23316. S. Fahrenkrug (PD). D. Carlson, J. Murray, E. Maga and A.L. Van Eenennaam (Co-PDs). 4/15/2015 – 4/14/2018
  • Identification and management of alleles impairing heifer fertility while optimizing genetic gain in Angus cattle. USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture Competitive Grant 2013-68004-20364. PD: Dave Patterson. Co-PD: A. L. Van Eenennaam. 1/1/13-12/31/19
  • Beef Cattle Extension Programming Through the eBEEF Community of Practice. Rustici grant program. A.L. Van Eenennaam (PD). 1/1/2017 – 12/31/2017
  • Optimization of CRISPR-mediated gene knock-in in bovine fibroblasts. UC Davis Academic Federation Innovative Development Award Program. A.L. Van Eenennaam (PD). 7/1/2015-6/30/2017
  • Integrated program for reducing bovine respiratory disease complex in beef and dairy cattle. USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture Competitive Grant no. 2011-68004-30367. PD: Jim Womack. Co-PD: A. L. Van Eenennaam. 4/15/2011–4/15/2017
  • Risk assessment, welfare analysis, and extension education for dairy calf respiratory disease management in California. UC ANR Grant Program. PD: Sharif Aly. Co-PD: A. L. Van Eenennaam. 9/1/2012-8/31/2016
  • 2015 Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle (ARSBC) Conference Grant. USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture Competitive Grant 2015-67015-23693. A.L. Van Eenennaam (PD). 7/1/2015-6/30/2016
  • Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle Conference 2015. UC Davis CAES Programmatic Initiative funding program. A.L. Van Eenennaam (PD). 7/1/2015 - 6/30/2016
  • Immunogenicity testing of putative recombinant vaccine candidates for Epizootic Bovine Abortion. Rustici grant program. A.L. Van Eenennaam (PD). 1/1/2015 – 12/31/2015
  • New Approaches to Bovine Respiratory Disease Prevention, Management, and Diagnosis Conference Grant. USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture Competitive Grant 2014-67015-21562.   PD: A.L. Van Eenennaam. 12/1/2013-11/30/2014
  • A metagenomic analysis of the effect of transportation stress and pathogen infection on the nasal bacterial microbiota of cattle. UC Davis Academic Federation Innovative Development Award Program.   PD: A.L. Van Eenennaam. 7/1/2012-6/30/2014
  • Identification of gene targets for improved efficiency and sustainability of beef production using exome capture, RNA-seq and high density SNP genotyping technologies. Zoetis cattle call. PD: A. L. Van Eenennaam. 10/1/2012-10/1/2014
  • Characterizing the nasal microflora of diseased and healthy cattle. UC Davis Genome Center Core Facility Pilot Projects. PD: A. L. Van Eenennaam. 10/1/2012-10/1/2014
  • Genomic Interrogation of the Putative Etiological Agent of Epizootic Bovine Abortion (EBA). Rustici grant program. PD: A. L. Van Eenennaam. 1/1/2013-12/31/2013
  • Integrating DNA information into beef cattle production systems. USDA-NRI Animal Genome Integrated Grant. PD: A. L. Van Eenennaam. 1/1/2009-12/31/2013
  • Coordinated Electronic Extension of Information to Cattlemen. Rustici grant program.  Co-PD: A. L. Van Eeenennaam and Glenn Nader. 1/1/2012-12/31/2012
  • Alterations in membrane composition and function with calorie restriction. NIH RO1. PI: Jon Ramsey. Collaborator: A. L. Van Eenennaam. 10/1/07-9/30/12
  • Applied Genomics for Sustainable Livestock Breeding. Western Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Professional. PD: A. L. Van Eenennaam. 5/1/2011-12/12/2011
  • Economic analysis of integrating DNA information into beef cattle production systems. UC Davis Academic Federation Professional Development Award. PI: A. L. Van Eenennaam. 7/1/2009-6/30/2010
  • Whole genome associations for sire prolificacy on California commercial beef cattle ranches. UC/CSU Collaborative Research Program.  Co-PD: A. L. Van Eenennaam and B L. Golden. 1/1/2010-12/31/2010
  •  2009 Beef Improvement Federation Annual Research Symposium and Annual Meeting. USDA-NRI ANIMAL GENOME Conference Grant. PD: A. L. Van Eenennaam. 1/1/2009-12/31/2009
  • 2009 Beef Improvement Federation Conference. UC Davis CA&ES Programmatic Initiatives. Conference grant. PI: A. L. Van Eenennaam
  • 2009 Beef Improvement Federation Conference. California Beef Council. FY 2009 Proposal. Conference support grant. PI: A. L. Van Eenennaam
  • Development of an Integrated Animal Identification and Tracking System. University of California Core Issues Grant.   PI: A. L. Van Eenennaam. 3/1/2007-2/28/2009
  • Biological containment of genetically engineered fish. USDA – BRAG Biotechnology Risk Assessment. PI: A. L. Van Eenennaam. 9/1/2005-8/31/2008
  • Assessment of the well-being and behavior of genetically engineered dairy goats. USDA–NRI. Co-PI: E. Maga, J. Murray, J. Mench and A. L. Van Eenennaam. 10/1/2005 – 9/30/2008
  • Validation of new technologies for beef cattle improvement. California Cattlemen’s Livestock Memorial Research Fund. PI: A. L. Van Eenennaam. 7/1/2005 – 6/30/2006
  • Coexistence of Diverse Production Systems in California Agriculture Development of Science Based Educational Materials and Outreach Programs. UC ANR Core Issues Grant. PI: A. L. Van Eenennaam.  3/1/2005 – 2/28/2006
  • Functionality of recombinase/fluorescent marker fusion proteins in eukaryotes. UC Davis Academic Federation Research Grants Program Innovative Development Awards. PD: A. L. Van Eenennaam. 7/1/2005- 6/30/2006
  • Using replacement heifers to estimate carcass quality of herdmates. California Beef Cattle Improvement Association. PI: A. L. Van Eenennaam. 5/2005
  • Pilot Study on Mammary Expression of Novel Desaturases. NIH NICHD R03 Small Grants Program. PI:  A. L. Van Eenennaam. 7/1/2004 – 6/30/2006
  •  Identification and characterization of the lysophosphatidic acid acyltransferase from the echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus) mammary gland. NSF Women's International Science Collaboration (WISC) Travel Grant Program. PI: A. L. Van Eenennaam. 1/1/2004 – 12/31/2004