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Leeson J. Alexander (Lee)

Research Geneticist

Dr. Lee Alexander

Molecular Geneticist

USDA-ARS Fort Keogh LARRL 
243 Fort Keogh Road
Miles City, MT 59301-4016
Phone: (406)874-8234
Fax: (406)874-8289 
Email:  lee.alexander@ars.usda.gov

Biographical Information:

Lee conducts research to improve production and reproductive efficiency in beef cattle through genome-wide search for quantitative trait loci (QTL). The goal of this research is to understand the mechanism of action by genes on phenotypes (traits) affecting production efficiencies.

Research

Lee's Full Publication List

Fort Keogh Publications
(click here for downloadable files) 

 

Educational Background:

  • B.S., Biochemistry, Univ. of New South Wales, Australia, 1978 (Honors)
  • Ph.D., Biochemistry, Univ. of New South Wales, School of Biochemistry, Australia, 1985
Current Research Project:

Genome-wide search for quantitative trait loci (QTL) affecting economically important traits of beef cattle.

USDA, ARS Fort Keogh Livestock and Range Research Laboratory
243 Fort Keogh Rd., Miles City, MT  59301-4016
Phone: 406-874-8200, Fax:  406-874-8289


     
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