Miss Rachael Hofmeyer
Higher Degree by Research Candidate
School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences
College of Science
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.
| Date | Position | Institution name |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 - 2022 | Head Pizza Chef and Assistant Manager | The Gully Pizzeria (formerly Redwood Park Pizzeria) |
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
| 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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