Part funding of Director Poultry Research Foundation A. Cowieson

The University of Sydney

  • Project code: PRJ-005589

  • Project stage: Closed

  • Project start date: Friday, June 25, 2010

  • Project completion date: Saturday, June 1, 2013

  • National Priority: CME-Priority 5-Building people, capability and a diverse and sustainble workforce

Summary

3 YR funding of position of Director Poultry Research Foundation Dr. Aaron Cowieson

Program

Chicken Meat

Research Organisation

The University of Sydney

Objective Summary

1. Develop a significant research program that focuses on poultry nutrition and/or digestive physiology
2. Provide leadership for and oversee the poultry nutrition research program at the University of Sydney
3. Serve as the primary contact person for industry regarding research conducted by the poultry group at the University of Sydney
4. Identify and facilitate collaborations between scientists within the University community
5. Foster strong linkages between the undergraduate program in relevant faculties at the University of Sydney and the poultry program
6. Foster the development of a strong post-graduate program in poultry nutrition at the University of Sydney
7. Co-ordinate The University of Sydney’s involvement in implementation of the
National Poultry RDE strategy