Rowan Lab UTIA

The Rowan Lab

Beef cattle genomics research

at the University of Tennessee

Using genomics and technology to breed a more sustainable beef animal.

Our research program is interested in combining -omics data and precision technology to identify more efficient, sustainable, and resilient beef cows. This work combines tools from quantitative genetics, functional genomics, precision livestock farming, and animal breeding. We work to answer basic biological questions while delivering tangible solutions to beef producers.

PROJECTS

Heterosis

We are using gene expression in developing bovine embryos to understand the molecular basis of heterosis

Cow efficiency

We are combining intermediate molecular phenotypes (gene expression & metabolites) to identify phenotypes for selecting more efficient forage-based cows.

Imputation and variant prioritization

We are exploring strategies to utilize sequence-density data to identify causal and functional variants with ultimate goal of enhancing genomic predictions.

OUR TEAM

Interested in joining our team as a graduate student or postdoc? Send us an email with your CV and your background and interests (trowan@utk.edu) and we'll get back to you if positions are available.