Werner Glanzner

Werner Glanzner is an Assistant Professor (Research) in Applied Embryology and Genomics at the Macdonald Campus of McGill University. His work bridges molecular biology and agricultural science, focusing on embryo development, epigenetic regulation, and biotechnological applications in large animals.

• Department: Animal Science
• Research Focus: Epigenetics in embryo development, somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT), gene editing, and animal models for biomedical research
• Specialization: Biotechnology and embryo development

Research interests center on epigenetic reprogramming in mammalian embryos, particularly pigs and cattle. His work investigates:

• Transcriptional and epigenomic dynamics during somatic cell nuclear transfer
• Metabolic stress impacts on embryo viability
• Chromatin modifications affecting developmental competence
• Gene editing techniques for agricultural and biomedical applications
• Optimization of in vitro embryo production systems

Recent publications highlight advancements in porcine SCNT efficiency, CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing strategies, and metabolic regulators of embryo development. His team employs transcriptomics, epigenetic profiling, and biochemical assays to address challenges in reproductive biotechnology.