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.
Period: 2019-2022
Funding Agency: FAPESP (Brazil)-CONICYT (Chile)
PI Chile: José M. Yáñez; PI Brasil: Diogo Hashimoto
Co-researchers: Fabiana Pilarski; Rafael Neto
Institutions: University of Chile and Sao Paulo State University
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Period: 2017-2021
Funding Agency: FONDECYT REGULAR (Chile)
Project Number: 1171720
PI: José M. Yáñez
Institutions: University of Chile
Period: 2017-2019
Funding Agency: Millennium Science Initiative Ministry of Economy, Development and Tourism of Chile.
Director Daniel Gómez-Uchida
Adjunct researcher: José M. Yáñez
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Period: 2016-2019
Funding Agency: Research Council United Kingdom and CONICYT Chile
Project Number: MR/N026144/1
PI: UK: Ross Houston; Chile: José M. Yáñez
Co-researcher: John Hickey
Institutions: The Roslin Institute – The University of Edinburgh; University of Chile; Aquainnovo
Period: 2015-2019
Funding Agency: Genome Canada and Genome BC
Contest: LARGE-SCALE APPLIED RESEARCH PROJECT COMPETITION: GENOMICS AND FEEDING THE FUTURE
PI: William Davidson; Louis Bernatchez
Co-researchers: Ben Koop, José M. Yáñez, Roberto Neira, Terry Beacham, Kerry Naish
Institutions: Simon Fraser University, Université Laval, University of Victoria; University of British Columbia; Aquainnovo
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Period: 2014-2017
Funding Agency: CONICYT (Chile) – The British Council (UK)
Contest: FONDEF-NEWTON-FUND
Project Number: IT14I10100
PI: José M. Yáñez
Co-researchers: Ross Houston; Alejandro Maass
Institutions: University of Chile, The Roslin Institute – The University of Edinburgh
Period: 2014-2018
Funding Agency: CORFO (Chile)
Contest: HIGH TECHNOLOGY BUSINESS INNOVATION
Project Number: 14EIAT-28667
Director: Jean P. Lhorente
PI: José M. Yáñez
Institutions: University of Chile, Aquainnovo
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Period: 2014-2016
Funding Agency: VID, University of Chile
Contest: U-Inicia
PI: José M. Yáñez
Institutions: University of Chile, Aquainnovo
Period: 2013-2016
Funding Agency: CORFO
Contest: Innova Chile (Prototypes of Business Innovation)
Project Number: 12PIE-17669
PI: José M. Yáñez
Institutions: Aquainnovo, University of Chile
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Period: 2013-2016
Funding Agency: CORFO
Contest: Innova Chile (Prototypes of Business Innovation)
Project Number: 12PIE-17669
PI: José M. Yáñez
Institutions: Aquainnovo, University of Chile
Period: 2012-2015
Funding Agency: CORFO
Contest: Innova Chile (Applied R&D)
Project Number: 11IEI-12843
PI: José M. Yáñez
Institutions: Aquainnovo, University of Chile
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