Person

Barendse, William (Bill)

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Geneticist and Zoologist

Summary

Bill Barendse is a geneticist specialising in bovine and ovine genome research. In 2012 he is a Senior Research Scientist at the CSIRO Livestock Industries, conducting research into bovine parasites and meat production.

In 2006 Barendse a research project led my Barendse established the world's first commercial DNA test of feed efficiency in beef cattle, called GeneSTAR™ Feed Efficiency 4.

He has written more than 100 research publications and patented 4 commercial processes.

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Barendse has received the following CSIRO medals:

2003 - CSIRO Medal for Research Achievement as leader of the Molecular Genetics Team, for significant contributions to the discovery and industrial application of molecular genetic tests in cattle;

2010 - CSIRO Chairman's Medal for Science and Engineering Excellence as a member of the Livestock Genomics Team, (with Ross Tellam, Brian Dalrymple, James Kijas and colleagues), for research with two international consortia and scientific contributions dedicated to decoding the genomes of cattle and sheep, positioning Australia as a global leader in transforming animal agriculture.

Chronology

2003
Award - CSIRO Medal for Research Achievement (with colleagues)
2010
Award - CSIRO Chairman's Medal for Science and Engineering Excellence (with colleagues)

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