The leading provider of applied genetics services to the aquaculture industry, Benchmark Genetics, is continuing to strengthen the core genetics team by hiring Dr. Grazyella Yoshida as Senior Geneticist and Hans Ekvall as Junior Geneticist. Both positions are located at the head office in Bergen.
Grazyella Yoshida earned her MSc in Animal Science from the University of Maringa, Brazil, in 2014, and her Ph.D. in Genetics and Animal Breeding from Sao Paulo State University in 2018. She has worked as an associate with José Manuel Yáñez’ renowned research group at the University of Chile, supporting the development and uptake of quantitative and genomic tools in R&D projects with numerous aquaculture species.
Also, she has extensive experience from support to applied breeding programs for salmonids and tilapia in Chile and Brazil. Grazyella brings significant competence and capacity to the team in many relevant areas for Benchmark’s ambitious genetics work. This includes, among other areas, large-scale genetic and genomic evaluations, optimisation of the use of genomic information, and technical supervision of applied breeding programs.
I am motivated to use my background and skills in some relevant areas of genetics work and help to develop a more profitable and sustainable aquaculture industry
Dr. Yoshida is very excited and honoured to be part of the Benchmark Genetics
Hans Ekvall recently completed his European Master in Animal Breeding and Genetics (EMABG) program with combined studies at Georg August University in Germany and the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU). His Master’s program focused on breeding program designs and comparative methylome studies on ISA in Atlantic salmon. Before that, he did a bachelor on epigenetics in tilapia at the Nord University in Bodø, followed by studies in biomedicine at the University of Bergen. He also holds a BA in International Development from Middlesex University, London.
Hans has a broad international work experience from Europe, Asia, and Australia, including the species abalone and pearl oysters. For nearly three years, Hans worked as a technician in eyed egg production at Erfjord Stamfisk and thereby has practical experience from breeding Atlantic salmon. He will support external clients with applied consultancy services in his new role.
With a solid commitment to sustainable food productions, Hans sees his new role in Benchmark as an exciting opportunity.
I believe Benchmark is the ideal employer. As Junior Geneticist, I will be able to apply my knowledge and skills, in collaboration with the experienced team of Benchmark, to support the external customers in improving their production output and animal welfare
Hans Ekvall Junior Geneticist
