Katja Nilsson
Purdue University
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Katja Nilsson is a highly experienced professional with 26.2 years of work in genetics, agriculture, lecturing, university teaching, and research. Based in Uppsala, Sweden, she specializes in applied genetics, particularly in behavior and health traits in various species. Katja has a strong background in animal breeding and has been involved in various research projects, including automating recording activity in sows and improving survival and welfare. She is also a head teacher at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, specializing in animal breeding and genetics. Additionally, Katja has been a director of studies at both bachelor and master levels, specializing in sports and companion animals.
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My research focus on applied genetics, mainly the genetic background to behaviour and health traits in several species, for example dogs and pigs. Examples of current research projects: Automated recording of activity in sows in relation to lameness Piglet survival and sow behaviour Cross-breeding strategies in pigs to improve survival and welfare Genetic evaluation of temperament in dogs I teach in several courses at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU). I have been head teacher at the undergraduate courses in animal breeding at my department since 2017, and regularly give lectures about animal breeding in several education programs. I regularly supervise students projects both at bachelor and master level. I have been director of studies both at department level and for the education program "Sports- and companion animals".
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researcher at swedish university of agricultural sciences
Director Of Studies
Researcher
Phd-student
Katja Nilsson's Professional Milestones
- Director Of Studies (2011-01-01~): Publishing groundbreaking research and fostering academic excellence that propels the academic community.
- Researcher (2003-06-01~): Conducted impactful research, contributing to the advancement of knowledge and advancing medical knowledge.
Education
Agriculture
820454400-820454400Skill
Genetics
Agriculture
Lecturing
University Teaching
Research
Certification
Colleagues
Annsofie Wahlstrom
program director slu future food - swedish university of agricultural sciences
Elin Hernlund
veterinarian associate professor researcher in equine biomechanics founder of sleip ai
Johanna Penell
Academic Leadership, Higher Education and One Health // Dean of Education, Deputy Director of the SLU Animal Hospital, Associate Professor Veterinary Epidemiology #SwedishUniversityofAgriculturalSciences (SLU)
Johanna Spångberg
director slu centre for organic food and farming epok
Prithvi Simha
researcher at slu | cto of sanitation360
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