Steffen Weigend

Prof. Dr. Steffen Weigend is a leading researcher in molecular genetics and poultry biodiversity at the Institute of Farm Animal Genetics, affiliated with the Georg-August University of Göttingen. He serves as Head of the Research Division for Breeding and Genetic Resources and is Managing Director of the German Gene Bank.

• Dipl. Ing. agr., University of Leipzig

His work focuses on:

• Assessing genetic diversity using molecular markers
• Conservation and evaluation of poultry genetic resources
• Leadership in international biodiversity initiatives (e.g., former coordinator of EU-funded AVIANDIV)

Key affiliations include:

• Chairman of the National Consortium for Conservation of Animal Genetic Diversity in Germany
• World's Poultry Science Association (WPSA) member and former chairman of its European Federation Working Group 3
• Active roles in the International Society for Animal Genetics (ISAG) and FAO/ISAG advisory groups

Contact details:

• Phone: +49 5034 871 5180
• Fax: +49 5034 871 5143
• Address: Höltystr. 10, 31535 Neustadt, Germany