The aim is to characterize SNP variation in sheep MHC region, hence to identify conserved blocks, leading to profiles for analysis of diseases resistance in sheep. Novel methods are used to identify sheep cosmid and BAC colonies that contain the entire MHC class III region and parts of class I and II regions. Subcloning, sequencing and PCR method are employed to identify SNPs and polymorphic microsatellite DNA markers. Haplotype typing will be carried out in sheep from the Rylington Merino project (RMP), which have been characterized with respect to many productivity traits, including nematode worm resistance. This project will also contribute to the characterization of the internal structure of the ruminant MHC and have applications in pedigree determination and sire identification.

• Bachelor of Medicine
• Master of Biomedical Science

• 2002 - The Best Graduate in the Postgraduate Diploma in Biomedical Sciences
• 2003 - Australian Postgraduate Award

1. Master Thesis: Characterization of Sheep Complement Factor B gene

Research

• Disease-association study in animals and human using immunogenetic method

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