Bio

Christian Keambou Tiambo is a scientist at the CTLGH/ILRI Livestock Genetics where his portfolio focuses on Livestock Reproductive Technologies & Precision breeding, Biobanking management (African cattle, pig and poultry), and Access and Benefits Sharing (ABS)- Nagoya Protocol Officer for CTLGH-ILRI Projects. Christian also work on the exploration of adaptive genes as candidates for genome editing in Livestock.
Prior to joining CTLGH / LiveGene - ILRI, Christian was supporting Livestock Research and Capacity Building for scientists from National Agricultural Research Systems (NARS) and contributing to resource mobilization efforts at the BecA-ILRI Hub. Christian was also coordinating research Community of Practices (CoPs) established under the Africa Bioscience Challenge Fund (ABCF) program by strengthening the capacity to use existing and develop novel methodologies for genetic characterization, managing the CoP engagements and research activities.

Current Role

Scientist, and Officer (Access and Benefits Sharing, Nagoya Protocol)

Organisation Name

Centre for Tropical Livestock Genetics and Health (CTLGH) - International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)

Sector

Research institute research

Disciplines

Agriculture
Food systems
Nutrition

Speciality

Food systems
One Health
Other