William Muir, a genetics professor in Purdue University’s Department of Animal Sciences, is an expert in animal genomics and well-being, biotechnology, and risk assessment of genetically engineered animals.
He can discuss issues surrounding Thursday’s (November 19) US Food and Drug Administration approval for human consumption of a genetically engineered salmon developed by AquaBounty Technologies.
Topics Prof Muir can discuss relating to genetically modified organisms (GMO) include:
Topics Prof Muir can discuss relating to genetically modified organisms (GMO) include:
- Methods for assessing the risk GMO animals pose to wild populations and ecosystems.
- Safety and sustainability of agricultural production of GMO animals.
- Genetically engineering animals for human consumption.
- Animal genomics and welfare.
- How genetic engineering affects an animal's ability to survive, reproduce and flourish.
- Containment of GMO animals.
Contact:
William Muir, 765-494-8032, bmuir@purdue.edu
Visit the Purdue University Department of Animal Sciences site HERE.
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