Mario Calus

Mario Calus is a Full Professor in Animal Breeding and Genetics at Wageningen University, specializing in genomics and quantitative genetic modeling. His work focuses on genomic prediction, genetic correlation, and selection strategies to improve animal breeding programs.

• Current affiliations: Animal Breeding and Genetics Group, WIAS
• Research themes: Integrating DNA methylation into genetic models, multi-population genomic data analysis, and conservation genetics of endangered breeds.

Recent research explores heat stress impacts on dairy cattle fertility, Bayesian selection methods, and functional omics in genomic prediction. His projects include collaborations with institutions across Europe, emphasizing precision breeding and crossover utilization in livestock.

His research trends highlight advancements in genomic prediction accuracy through multi-population datasets, epigenetic mechanisms in inheritance, and innovative selection strategies beyond traditional breeding values. Key subfields include DNA methylation dynamics, conservation genetics, and multi-trait genomic models.

He supervises PhD candidates like Jeremie Vila I Teixidor and O. Katz, guiding projects on genetic gain optimization and environmental covariates in maize breeding. Calus actively contributes to academic discourse through keynote lectures and peer-reviewed publications.