Michael Goddard

Michael Goddard is an Honorary Professor at the Institute for Molecular Bioscience, University of Queensland, with a distinguished research career spanning statistical genetics, genomics, and animal breeding. His work bridges agricultural applications in livestock and human complex trait genetics, contributing foundational methods for genomic prediction and genome-wide association studies.

His primary research interests include:

• Quantitative Genetics and Genomic Prediction
• Genome-Wide Association Studies (GWAS)
• Statistical Methods for Complex Trait Analysis
• Animal Breeding (Cattle and Sheep Genomics)
• Human Genetics of Complex Diseases

Recent publications (2016-2022) demonstrate sustained innovation in multi-trait genomic prediction, functional annotation of animal genomes (FAANG consortium), and cross-species genetic architecture studies. His work frequently addresses non-additive genetic effects and integrates sequence data to improve prediction accuracy, with applications ranging from livestock improvement to psychiatric disorder risk assessment.