PROJECTS

Embark on a journey through our collaborative endeavors that span from 2011 to the present day. Explore a tapestry of projects undertaken in partnership with universities and esteemed institutions, collectively shaping the landscape of aquaculture genomics. Our commitment to innovation and shared expertise has resulted in a diverse portfolio of initiatives that propel the field forward. Join us in celebrating the transformative power of collaboration and the quest for sustainable advancements in aquaculture genetics and genomics.
Low-cost genome-wide association study and genomic predictions for resistance to Aeromonas hydrophila in pacu (Piaractus mesopotamicus).
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Period: 2019-2022

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Funding Agency: FAPESP (Brazil)-CONICYT (Chile)

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PI Chile: José M. Yáñez; PI Brasil: Diogo Hashimoto

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Co-researchers: Fabiana Pilarski; Rafael Neto

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Institutions: University of Chile and Sao Paulo State University

Genetics and genomics of growth under chronic heat stress in rainbow trout: Getting ready for climate change.
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Period: 2017-2021

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Funding Agency: FONDECYT REGULAR (Chile)

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Project Number: 1171720

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PI: José M. Yáñez

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Institutions: University of Chile

Millennium Nucleus of Invasive Salmonids (INVASAL).
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Period: 2017-2019

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Funding Agency: Millennium Science Initiative Ministry of Economy, Development and Tourism of Chile.

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Director Daniel Gómez-Uchida

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Adjunct researcher: José M. Yáñez

Utilising functional genomic variation for improved disease resistance in Chilean salmon aquaculture.
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Period: 2016-2019

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Funding Agency: Research Council United Kingdom and CONICYT Chile

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Project Number: MR/N026144/1

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PI: UK: Ross Houston; Chile: José M. Yáñez

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Co-researcher: John Hickey

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Institutions: The Roslin Institute – The University of Edinburgh; University of Chile; Aquainnovo

EPIC-4: Enhancing Production In Coho: Culture, Community, Catch
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Period: 2015-2019

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Funding Agency: Genome Canada and Genome BC

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Contest: LARGE-SCALE APPLIED RESEARCH PROJECT COMPETITION: GENOMICS AND FEEDING THE FUTURE

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PI: William Davidson; Louis Bernatchez

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Co-researchers: Ben Koop, José M. Yáñez, Roberto Neira, Terry Beacham, Kerry Naish

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Institutions: Simon Fraser University, Université Laval, University of Victoria; University of British Columbia; Aquainnovo

Development of an integrative strategy for the genetic improvement of the resistance against Salmon Rickettsial Syndrome (Piscirickettsia salmonis) in salmonid species using molecular information.
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Period: 2014-2017

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Funding Agency: CONICYT (Chile) – The British Council (UK)

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Contest: FONDEF-NEWTON-FUND

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Project Number: IT14I10100

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PI: José M. Yáñez

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Co-researchers: Ross Houston; Alejandro Maass

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Institutions: University of Chile, The Roslin Institute – The University of Edinburgh

Development of a biotechnological platform for exporting genetic services to improve warm water aquaculture species production in America applying genomic selection.
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Period: 2014-2018

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Funding Agency: CORFO (Chile)

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Contest: HIGH TECHNOLOGY BUSINESS INNOVATION

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Project Number: 14EIAT-28667

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Director: Jean P. Lhorente

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PI: José M. Yáñez

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Institutions: University of Chile, Aquainnovo

Determination of the genetic architecture of resistance against Piscirickettsia salmonis in coho salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch)
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Period: 2014-2016

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Funding Agency: VID, University of Chile

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Contest: U-Inicia

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PI: José M. Yáñez

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Institutions: University of Chile, Aquainnovo

Development of a low-density SNP panel to improve resistance to Infectious Pancreatic Necrosis virus in salmonids
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Period: 2013-2016

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Funding Agency: CORFO

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Contest: Innova Chile (Prototypes of Business Innovation)

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Project Number: 12PIE-17669

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PI: José M. Yáñez

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Institutions: Aquainnovo, University of Chile

Low-cost genome-wide association study and genomic predictions for resistance to Aeromonas hydrophila in pacu (Piaractus mesopotamicus).
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Period: 2013-2016

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Funding Agency: CORFO

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Contest: Innova Chile (Prototypes of Business Innovation)

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Project Number: 12PIE-17669

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PI: José M. Yáñez

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Institutions: Aquainnovo, University of Chile

Low-cost genome-wide association study and genomic predictions for resistance to Aeromonas hydrophila in pacu (Piaractus mesopotamicus).
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Period: 2012-2015

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Funding Agency: CORFO

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Contest: Innova Chile (Applied R&D)

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Project Number: 11IEI-12843

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PI: José M. Yáñez

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Institutions: Aquainnovo, University of Chile

Low-cost genome-wide association study and genomic predictions for resistance to Aeromonas hydrophila in pacu (Piaractus mesopotamicus).
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Period: 2011-2014

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Funding Agency: CONICYT

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Contest: PAI (Insertion of Advanced Human Resources for the Industry)

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PI: José M. Yáñez

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Project Number: 78110108

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Institutions: Aquainnovo

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