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Mike Goddard
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Michael Goddard in 2015, portrait via the Royal Society
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Michael Edward Goddard
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| Alma mater | University of Melbourne (BVSc(Hons), PhD) |
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| Thesis | Development of a breeding programme for guide dogs (1979) |
Michael Edward "Mike" Goddard is a smart scientist from Australia. He is a professor at the University of Melbourne. He studies animal genetics, which is about how animals inherit traits.
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His Education
Mike Goddard went to the University of Melbourne in Australia. There, he earned two important degrees. He first got a degree in veterinary science. This means he learned a lot about animal health. Later, he completed his PhD, which is the highest university degree.
Awards and Special Honours
Professor Goddard has received several important awards for his work. These awards show how much his research helps the world.
Australian Academy of Science
In 2011, Mike Goddard became a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science. This is a special honour given to top scientists in Australia.
Royal Society Fellow
In 2015, he was also chosen as a Fellow of the Royal Society. The Royal Society is a very old and famous group of scientists in the United Kingdom. Being a Fellow means you are recognized as one of the best scientists in the world.
His award recognized his work in quantitative genetics. This field looks at traits that can be measured, like how tall an animal is. He also helped improve animal breeding. This means making animals better for farming, like cows that produce more milk.
Genomic Selection
One of his biggest ideas is called 'genomic selection'. This method uses information from an animal's DNA to predict its traits. It helps farmers choose the best animals for breeding. This way, they can improve animals faster and more accurately.
This method is now used all over the world. It helps with breeding farm animals. It also has the potential to help with plant breeding. It might even help predict the risk of genetic diseases in humans.
John J. Carty Award
In 2018, Professor Goddard won the John J. Carty Award for the Advancement of Science. This award is given for important scientific discoveries.
