Dawn Howard

Dr. Dawn Howard is a Lecturer in the Department of Bioveterinary and Microbial Sciences at the Faculty of Science and Health. Her research focuses on genomics, livestock genetics, and molecular biology, with particular emphasis on SNPs and their impact on animal traits. She has contributed to studies on Irish Galway sheep and Holstein-Friesian cattle, addressing topics like genetic diversity and performance metrics.

Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to sustainable agriculture and food security. Notable contributions include population genomics analysis and corrections to genetic association studies in dairy cattle.

• Key Research Topics: Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (SNP) analysis, livestock genomics, Holstein-Friesian cattle genetics, milk production traits

While no formal awards are explicitly listed, her work has garnered 470 citations and an h-index of 13, reflecting significant scholarly impact.

Advising and grants details are not provided in the current text. She is affiliated with research teams studying animal genomics and microbial sciences.