Francesca Bertolini

My expertizes fall into the wide umbrella of genetics and genomics of livestock and aquaculture species. I have developed deep experiences in wet lab, initiating and managing two next-generation sequencing laboratories (in Bologna and Messina, Italy) as well as bioinformatic data analyses. Here, I have conducted projects related to QTL detection, food autentication, population genomics and functional genomics in several animal species (pigs, cattle, rabbits, goats, and fish, as well as companion species). Currently, I am interested in integrating multi. omic data for selection, traceability, conservation and valorization of animal species with economical relevance.

During my career I have spent a long time abroad:

- Belgium: KU Leuven, 8 months, visiting scholar

- United States: Iowa State University, 3 years, postdoctoral research associate and lab manager

-Denmark: Technical University of Denmark, 4 and half years, Associate Professor.

On September 5th 2022 I have begun my new position at the University of Bologna.

SCOPUS (ID: 57217856306): 98 publications,  h-index = 24 (13/02/2025).