dr.ir. AC (Aniek) Bouwman, PhD

As a researcher in quantitative genetics, I have gained experience with QTL-mapping, genome-wide association studies, imputation of genotypes, and genomic selection for a range of different traits, using different genotyping densities from SNP-chip to whole-genome sequence data. My current challenges are to make optimal use of whole genome sequence data in animal breeding, with a focus on investigating structural variation and chromosomal aberrations.

In breeding and genetics we are nowhere without phenotypes, hence I am involved in precision phenotyping projects as well, i.e., endocrine fertility traits and objective locomotion scoring using sensors.

I work as a researcher, projectleader, and supervise (PhD) students

• Journal of Dairy Science (1-1-2021/31-12-2026)
  Membership of Editorial Board of the Journal of Dairy Science for the periods 2021-2023 and 2023-2026. My duties comprise serving as reviewer for the Genetic and Genomics section of Journal of Dairy Science, reviewing at least 10 papers per year for this journal and assisting the section editor where needed.
• Journal of Dairy Science Communications (1-1-2025/31-12-2099)
  Lead the Journal of Dairy Science Communications Genetics section within the journal scope and manage the review of submissions to the Genetics section of Journal of Dairy Science Communications.