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From: Gregor Gorjanc <gregor.gorjancroslin.ed.ac.uk>
Subject: Re: Symposium in honour of Professor John A.
Woolliams
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Date: Mon, 23 Nov 2020 10:10:45 -0600
Hi,
Please note that we have now increased the number of available
registrations for the Symposium in honour of Professor John A. Woolliams
https://tinyurl.com/yy9uqmjd
On behalf of the organising committee.
With regards!
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University of Edinburgh Gregor Gorjanc, PhD
Roslin Institute Chancellor's fellow in
Easter Bush Data Driven Innovation for AgriTech
Midlothian twitter: @GregorGorjanc
EH25 9RG mail: gregor.gorjanc <at>
http://roslin.ed.ac.uk
Scotland, UK
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On Thu, 19 Nov 2020, Gregor Gorjanc <gregor.gorjancroslin.ed.ac.uk> wrote:
Dear colleagues,
Professor John A. Woolliams is retiring after 43 years of a distinguished
career at various incarnations of today's Roslin Institute. Over this
period, John has been a recognised international leader in the science of
quantitative genetics and its application to animal breeding. He has made
significant contributions in several key areas, including the development
of the quantitative genetic theory that underlies key principles of modern
breeding programs; applied research to solve practical problems in breeding
programs of livestock, companion animals and conifers; and notably, the
training and mentoring of numerous students and scientists, many of whom
are now leaders in the field. Lastly, he has always been a true gentleman,
patient and compassionate colleague and mentor, yet carefully direct when
needed.
It is a shame that the pandemic is preventing us from celebrating John's
career in person. Instead, we are organising an online symposium to honour
John's contributions to quantitative genetics and animal breeding. This
event will take place on the 28th of January 2021 (10:30 - 16:30). You can
view the programme and a more detailed summary of John's key contributions
as well as register for the symposium at
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/...9488510621
I believe many of you will want to wish John much enjoyment in this next
phase of his illustrious career. You can reach him at
mailto:john.woolliamsroslin.ed.ac.uk
On behalf of the organising committee.
With regards!
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University of Edinburgh Gregor Gorjanc, PhD
Roslin Institute Chancellor's fellow in
Easter Bush Data Driven Innovation for AgriTech
Midlothian twitter: @GregorGorjanc
EH25 9RG mail: gregor.gorjanc <at>
http://roslin.ed.ac.uk
Scotland, UK
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