M.A.M. Groenen

M.A.M. Groenen is a Professor in the Department of Animal Breeding and Genetics at Wageningen University and Research. As an active academic, he leads the Wageningen Institute of Animal Sciences (WIAS) research group and serves as promotor for multiple PhD candidates. His affiliation includes roles as an external employee at WIAS, focusing on advanced genomic studies.

Research interests span genomics, genetics, and animal breeding, with emphasis on:

• Genetic divergence and population genomics
• Whole-genome sequencing applications in livestock
• Genotyping methodologies and gene expression analysis
• Breed-specific trait optimization in horses, pigs, and poultry

Recent publications (2025) demonstrate concentrated work in livestock genomics, including comparative methylation analysis, mutation rate characterization, and genome-wide association studies across swine, equine, and bovine species. These reflect a consistent focus on translating genomic data into breeding solutions.

Professor Groenen leads 41 research projects, including active initiatives like GENOPRRS (decoding host-pathogen genomics) and ConserFriesian (genetic conservation of horse breeds). He has supervised 37 academic works and engages extensively in scientific dissemination through lectures and conferences.