Symposium

Symposium New developments in cryopreservation and reproduction

You are kindly invited to join the symposium organised by WUR Animal Breeding and Genomics and the Centre for Genetic Resources, the Netherlands (CGN) that will take place on the 19th of October 2023 at Omnia, Wageningen University & Research.

Organised by Centre for Genetic Resources, the Netherlands; Wageningen Livestock Research Animal Breeding & Genomics
Date

Thu 19 October 2023 12:00 to 18:00

Venue Omnia, building number 105
Hoge Steeg 2
105
6708 PH Wageningen
+31 (0) 317 - 484500

This event is an excellent opportunity to share recent developments in cryopreservation and reproduction of farmed animal species and explore new collaborations and research projects between partners in the field.

Leading scientists in the field of reproduction technologies in animal breeding and conservation will present their latest innovations and perspectives on how to apply such technologies. In addition, during the drinks there is the opportunity to say farewell to Dr Henri Woelders, who will retire after a very impressive and productive career at Wageningen University & Research and its predecessors.

Programme
12:00 - 12:50 Walk-in with lunch buffet
13:00 - 13:10 Welcome by Sipke Joost Hiemstra (CGN – Wageningen University & Research)
13:10 - 13:50 Louisa Zak (Topigs Norsvin) and Erik Mullaart (CRV) - Innovations in cryobiology and reproductive technologies – breeding industry perspectives
13:50 - 14:35 Julie Lamy, Esther Ellen, Pauline Jehannet, Berenice Bernal (WUR Animal Breeding and Genomics & CGN experts)- Agree or Disagree – statements and interaction
14:35 - 14:50 Break
14:55 - 15:25 Marta Villani (Veterinary Faculty – Utrecht University)- Post-zygotic aneuploidy in mammalian embryos: Getting it wrong from the beginning
15:25 - 16:10 Mike McGrew (University of Edinburgh) - Innovations using avian reproductive cells to cryopreserve poultry breeds
16:10 - 16:40 Henri Woelders (WUR Animal Breeding and Genomics & CGN) - Complex Systems – Emergent Opportunities
16:40 - 17:00 Closing remarks and farewell Henri Woelders by Roel Veerkamp (Head of Department, WUR Animal Breeding and Genomics)
17:00 - 18:00 Goodbye reception with drinks & bites

Registration is upon invitation only.