Daniel J. Macqueen

Daniel J. Macqueen is a Professor of Integrative Fish Genomics at The Roslin Institute, University of Edinburgh, within the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies. His research integrates genomic, physiological, and evolutionary approaches to study salmonid fishes—particularly the impacts of their whole-genome duplication event—with applications for aquaculture health and sustainability.

Educational background:

• BSc Marine Biology, University of Plymouth (2000-2003)
• PhD in fish genomics, University of St Andrews (2004-2008)
• Post-doctoral research, University of St Andrews (2008-2012)

His work spans fundamental genome evolution to applied aquaculture research, utilizing advanced 'omics tools to investigate salmonid biology, fish diseases, and shellfish genomics. The lab emphasizes translational outcomes for the aquaculture industry through genetic and health-focused studies.

Scientific awards: None specified in source material.

Advising and research scope:

• Current supervision: 22 students/researchers across PhD, Master's, and postdoctoral levels
• Core methodologies: Genomic sequencing, bioinformatics, evolutionary analysis
• Key species: Salmonids (e.g., Atlantic salmon), comparative fish lineages, shellfish

The Macqueen lab maintains an active research program with external publications resources, focusing on integrative genomics within aquaculture contexts and fostering international collaboration through its diverse team.