Professor Claire Wade at the University of Sydney is an internationally renowned expert in the field of canine genetics and genomics. She has held a full professor position since 2009. She has more than 120 publications in international journals and more than 22,000 citations placing her in the top 10% of canine scientists globally

Claire played a pivotal role in the Canine Genome Project. Since moving back to Australia, she has helped a number of breeds develop genetic tests for important disorders.

Along with the Working Kelpie Council, we have worked on better understanding the genetic attributes of the best livestock herding dogs.