Isaac Sam is a Ghanaian who earned his Bachelor's degree in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology from the University of Cape Coast, Ghana. His research interests are in improving agricultural products through biotechnology in a sustainable, environmentally friendly way.
Sam is currently pursuing his Master's degree in Sustainable Agriculture at Lincoln University and works as a graduate Research Assistant. His research will focus on the use of modern tools of Biotechnology, such as DNA and RNA sequencing, Genome-Wide Association Analysis of the circulatory and fecal metabolome, and its potential mediation effects on productive traits, including disease resistance and body weight in sheep.
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Prerana Karki is from Nepal, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in veterinary science and animal Husbandry and a master’s degree in veterinary medicine and public health. Her academic background and research interests focus on animal health, veterinary public health, disease prevention, and sustainable livestock production.
She recently completed her master’s degree in Sustainable Agriculture at LU. Prerana currently works with Dr. Mohan Acharya in the Cooperative Extension Department, focusing on the Small Ruminant Extension Program. She is also a research volunteer at the Laboratory of Genomic Dissection. She is also interested in expanding her knowledge and expertise in biotechnology, genomics, and DNA sequencing, particularly their applications in animal health, disease surveillance, pathogen identification, and livestock research.
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