Rachael Hofmeyer
Higher Degree by Research Candidate
School of Animal and Veterinary Science
Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology
Rachael Hofmeyer is currently completing a PhD in Animal Sciences that is focused on molecular biology and reproduction in cattle.
Rachael's research is focusing on investigating a genetic disorder that is causing female sub-fertility in a stud herd of cattle. The PhD project is investigating what genetic mutation is causing the female sub-fertility disorder and how it is impacting hormone synthesis, reproduction, and the external phenotype in affected females.
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Appointments
Date Position Institution name 2017 - 2022 Head Pizza Chef and Assistant Manager The Gully Pizzeria (formerly Redwood Park Pizzeria) -
Research Interests
2023 Davies Livestock and Research Centre JS Davies Bequest Project Funding
Summer School 2024 - Reagent Preparation & Marking, ANIML SC 3043RW - Animal Biotechnology III
Semester 1 2024 - Tutor & Marking, ANIML SC 3045 RW - Animal Breeding and Genetics III
Semester 1 2024 - Tutor & Marking, ANIML SC 2540RW - Animal Microbiology and Virology II
Semester 2 2024 - Tutor & Marking, ANIML SC 2501RW - Genes and Inheritance II
Semester 2 2024 - Tutor, ANIML SC 2503RW - Livestock Production Science II
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Committee Memberships
Date Role Committee Institution Country 2024 - 2024 Member HDR Research Day Committee 2024 The University of Adelaide Australia 2024 - ongoing Representative Higher Degree Research & Honours Committee The University of Adelaide Australia 2023 - ongoing Vice-President Roseworthy Alumni and Postgraduate Student Society The University of Adelaide Australia
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