• A group of 13 students from Argentina, Spain, Tunisia, and Peru have graduated from the 2022-2024 edition of the International Master in Animal Breeding and Reproduction Biotechnology.
• They have followed a two-year programme organised by the UPV, the UAB and CIHEAM Zaragoza, with the collaboration of IVIA, providing in-depth insight into advanced genetics and biotechnology applied to animal production, strengthening training in areas such as gene editing and assisted reproduction in different animal species.

Thirteen talented young people from Argentina, Spain, Tunisia and Peru have successfully completed the 2022-2024 edition of the International Master in Animal Breeding and Reproduction Biotechnology, a prestigious training programme organised between the Polytechnic University of Valencia (UPV), the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB) and CIHEAM Zaragoza, with the collaboration of the Valencian Institute of Agricultural Research (IVIA).

This master offers unique, specialised training in the scope of animal genetics and reproduction biotechnology. The programme’s structure enables students to profit from an academic experience in two cities: the first term is held at the UAB, in Barcelona, and the second and third terms are hosted by the Department of Animal Science of the UPV in Valencia.

Throughout their training, the students carried out End of Master Projects (TFM) of significant importance, analysing fundamental topics in breeding and sustainability in animal production. Subjects addressed included the use of advanced technologies such as machine learning and CRISPR, focused on optimising health and productivity in different animal species. The TFM projects were undertaken at the UPV and the UAB as well as in partner institutions such as INIA-CSIC, the University of Zaragoza, CRAG or IRTA.

With these projects, these master’s graduates reach the end of two years of intensive training in key areas such as the molecular bases of animal genetics, structural and functional genomics, applied genetic improvement and advanced animal reproduction techniques, including semen and embryo cryoconservation, in vitro fertilisation and cloning in a range of species including cattle, sheep, pigs, poultry or rabbits.

The programme is delivered by lecturers with longstanding experience from the organising institutions, as well as guest experts from universities, research centres and enterprises in seven countries, providing a global and applied vision of the animal reproduction and genetics sector.

For further information on the Master programme and content, visit the official website: https://mastergr.webs.upv.es