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Paul Stothard is a Professor at the University of Alberta, affiliated with the Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences and the Department of Agriculture, Food & Nutrition Science. He leads the Stothard Research Group, which focuses on bioinformatics-driven genomics and genetics research. His academic work integrates software development with applied animal genetics, contributing to breeding strategies for cattle and pigs, as well as environmental and microbial genomic projects.
Dr. Stothard holds a PhD in molecular biology and genetics from the University of Alberta. His research interests include identifying genetic bases for animal traits, cataloging genome variations in livestock, developing diagnostic tools for pathogens in feedlot cattle, and creating user-friendly bioinformatics resources like Proksee and the CGView Comparison Tool. His group’s findings have been applied in DNA tests for cattle breeding and SNP chips for bison conservation.
He is currently involved in the Bison Integrated Genomics (BIG) Project and the Resilient Dairy Genome Project, funded by Genome Canada and collaborating with institutions like the University of Guelph. His software contributions include Proksee (a bacterial genome analysis server) and CGView, widely used in microbial genomics research.
Teaching includes courses such as AFNS 508 (Applied Bioinformatics) and AN SC 485 (Animal Genetics and Breeding). He advises students like Natalie Diether, who received the 2023 ALES Graduate Student PhD Thesis Award. His research also addresses antimicrobial resistance, feed efficiency in dairy cows, and the genetic underpinnings of livestock resilience to disease and environmental stress.
