Michael Dyck, PhD
Contact
Professor, Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sci - Ag, Food & Nutri Sci Dept
- mkdyck@ualberta.ca
- Address
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3-10A Agriculture/Forestry Centre
9011 116 St NWEdmonton ABT6G 2P5
Overview
About
Degrees
BSc Ag, University of Manitoba (Animal Science Major) - with Distinction
MSc, University of Guelph (Reproductive Physiology Specialization)
PhD, Universite Laval (Animal Biotechnology Specialization)
Job/Research Area
Reproductive Physiology/Animal Biotechnology
Research
Major Responsibilities/Research Interests
Dr Dyck's research program is focused on the development and application of molecular techniques and reproductive technologies, in collaboration with the pork production industry, to improve breeding efficiency in swine. He was co-lead on the Pan-Canadian NSERC Strategic Research Network “EmbryoGENE” efforts to address the effects of reproductive technologies and maternal factors on pig production. He is currently leading Genome Canada funded research projects on the genomics of swine health.
Teaching
Teaching Awards
- University of Alberta - Rutherford Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching (2019)
- North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA) - Educator Award (2018)
- Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences - Faculty Teaching Award (2018)
- Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences – Teacher of the Year Award (2008, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2021, 2022, 2023)
- Department of. Agricultural, Food & Nutritional Sciences Graduate Student Mentor Award (2011)
Courses
AFNS 576 - Applied Swine Science
Evaluation of swine breeding, feeding, housing management, and disease prevention practices that optimize production efficiency and animal well-being. Laboratories involve analysis of production practices with a view to optimizing efficiency. Not to be taken if credit received for AN SC 476. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
AN SC 476 - Applied Swine Science
Evaluation of swine breeding, feeding, housing management, and disease prevention practices that optimize production efficiency and animal well-being. Laboratories involve analysis of production practices with a view to optimizing efficiency. Prerequisites: (AN SC 101 or 200), AN SC 260 and AN SC 310.