Reduced use of antibiotics by modulation of gut microbiome in pigs. Land Nordrhein-Westfalen / LANUV, 2018-2019 (Neuhoff)

Gut cells as model for investigation of action of feed additives. Senzyme GmbH, 2018-2019 (Schellander, Neuhoff)

Roiporq - Suitability of a special pig cross-breeding for alternative forms of husbandry with full physical integrity of the animals for differentiation in the market. EIP - Europäische Innovationspartnerschaft in Nordrhein-Westfalen, EU - MULNV NRW, 2017-2019 (Schellander, Neuhoff, Meyer; Hamer (Koord., Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg St. Augustin))

Non invasive generation of embryo's genomic Breeding index by utilization of it's surrounding culture media. Förderverein Bioökonomieforschung e.V., 2016-2018 (Hölker, Lehr- und Forschungsstation Frankenforst, Schellander, Tesfaye)

Effect of rumen-protected methionine on fertility in high yielding dairy cows. Evonik GmbH, 2016-2019 (Hölker, Lehr- und Forschungsstation Frankenforst, Tesfaye, Schellander)

Investigation of innate immune competence of pigs stimulated with PRRS virus vaccine. MKULNV NRW / LANUV, 2015-2017 (Schellander, Neuhoff)

Establishment of cooperation between Bonn & Mekelle universities. Fact Finding Missions 2015. DAAD, 2015 (Schellander, Tesfaye)

pigGS-Technologietransfer - Umsetzung der genomischen Selektion beim Schwein in aktuelle Zuchtprogramme. FBF, 2014 (Tholen)

Research on genetic predisposition of pigs against PRRS. MKULNV / LANUV NRW, 2013-2015 (Schellander)

Biodiversity of poultry breeds. Bund Deutscher Rassegeflügelzüchter e.V., 2013-2018 (Schellander, Tiermann)

Circulatory miRNAs as diagnostic tools in subclinical endometritis in dairy cows. Pfizer, 2012-2014 (Tesfaye, Schellander)

Identification of serum/plasma circulatory miRNAs as diagnostic markers for pregnancy in bovine. Pfizer, 2012-2014 (Tesfaye, Schellander)

The role of microRNAs in regulation of bovine ovarian follicular development. DFG, 2012-2015 (Tesfaye)

pigGS – Beiträge zur Optimierung der Schweinefleischproduktion: Erarbeitung einer Zuchtwertschätzung basierend auf genomischen Informationen durch die Kombination von molekulargenetischen und statistischen Ansätzen. LANUV NRW / EU, Projektträger ETN Jülich; 2011-2013 (Tholen; Lind, FBF; Simianer, Uni Göttingen)

Molecular analysis of boar taint. Ministry of the Environment and Conservation, Agriculture and Consumer Protection of the German State of North Rhine-Westphalia (MUNLV NRW), 2010-2012 (Looft, Südekum, Tholen)

PHÄNOMICS - Ein systembiologischer Ansatz zur Genotyp-Phänotyp-Abbildung im Kontext von Leistung, Gesundheit und Wohlbefinden bei den Nutztieren Rind und Schwein - Teilprojekt Universität Bonn TP 3.3 und 4.3. BMBF/Jülich, 2010-2014 (Schellander, Koordinator: Schwerin, Uni Rostock)

Research network “Innovation by quality communication” (FIN-Q.NRW). Cluster initiative “Food.NRW”  - Project-Part B.  LANUV, 2009-2012 (Petersen, Tholen, Hartmann, Cremers; Project-Coordination: Petersen)

Micro and messenger RNA transcriptomics in bovine endometrium with clinical or subclinical endometritis. Pfizer, 2009-2012 (Schellander, Tesfaye)

DRIP II - Integration von Expressions- und genomweiten Assoziations-Analysen in Kreuzungspopulationen kommerzieller Rassen zur Kartierung von QTL Regionen mit verbesserter Auflösung und funktionelle Analyse von Kandidatengenen für Wasserbindungsvermögen. DFG, 2009-2012 (Schellander; Ponsuksili, FBN Dummerstorf)

Investigation of transcriptomal differences using reproductive tissues of boars with good and bad fertility. Förderverein Biotechnologieforschung der Deutschen Schweineproduktion e.V. (FBF), 2009-2011 (Schellander; Knorr, Göttingen)

Genetisches Monitoring Schwein: Beurteilung des Gefährdungsstatus deutscher Schweinepopulationen anhand von Abstammungsinformationen aus der Herdbuchzucht. Zentralverband der deutschen Schweineproduktion (ZDS), 2009 (Tholen)

The effect of subclinical endometritis on the transcriptional profile of endometrium and embryo and subsequent influence on embryo quality. Pfizer, 2009-2010 (Schellander)

Transcriptome profiling of embryo and endometrium biopsies based on pregnancy success after transfer of in vitro and in vivo derived bovine embryos. DFG, 2008-2010 (Tesfaye, Schellander, Hölker, Ponsuksili, Herrler (FBN Dummerstorf)

FUGATO-plus - Gene-FL - Genetic causes of a predisposition for diseases of the feet and leg system in cattle, pigs, horses and sheep. BMBF, 2008-2011 (Swalve, Schellander, Sauerwein, Wimmers, Kühn, Brenig, Gauly, Thaller)

FUGATO-plus - GeneDialog - The significance of epistatic effect on trait expression in cattle and pigs (GeneDialog). BMBF / Forschungszentrum Jülich, 2008-2011 (Schwerin, Schellander, Wimmers, Reinsch, Herrmann, Thaller)

Q-PORKCHAINS - Improving the quality of pork and pork products for the consumer: Development of innovative, integrated, and sustainable food production chains of high quality pork products matching consumer demands (Food: Integrated Project). EU, 2007-2011 (Schellander, Petersen)

Genetic analysis of bone-related traits in pigs to improve the robustness and the growth performance. MUNLV, 2007-2009 (Schellander)

Transcriptional analyses of endometrium cells and preimplantative embryos. Pfizer, 2007-2008 (Schellander)

DRIP I - Analysis of the genetic regulation of the water holding capacity by determination of trait associated and QTL-genotype associated expression of candidate genes and their genomic basis. In the Research Unit of the German Research Foundation (DFG): Genetic functional bases of the water holding capacity in porcine meat (DRIP). DFG, 2006-2009 (Schellander, Ponsuksili)

Genomics and epigenetics to develop sustainable animal breeding strategies for improved long-term product quality and safety: Identification of genes involved in embryonic developmental competence (Sixth Framework Programme). EU, 2006-2010 (Schellander)

Analysis of genotypes of Nramp1 and associated genes for Salmonella-resistance. MUNLV, 2005-2007 (Schellander)

FUGATO - HeDiPig - Identification of genes involved in heriditary defects in pig. Integrated project, BMBF / Forschungszentrum Jülich, 2005-2008 (Schellander)

Genetic regulation of in vitro-produced bovine preimplantation embryo survival and developmental competence. Rinderunion Baden-Württemberg, 2004-2007 (Schellander, Gilles)

Mapping of genes for hereditary defects in pigs: Molecular analyses of the inverted teat defect in pigs. BMBF / Förderverein Biotechnologieforschung der Deutschen Schweineproduktion e.V. (FBF), 2004-2006 (Schellander)

Prenated expression profiles of the Prion-Protein-Gene, PRNP, in sheep and cattle. DFG, 2003-2006 (Wimmers; Ponsuksili; Schellander)

Genetics of Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acid variation in egg yolk. BMBF / DLR, 2003-2006 (Schellander; Wimmers; Ponsuksili)

Identification of positional and functional candidate genes of functional traits in pigs. BMBF / DLR, 2003-2006 (Wimmers; Schellander; Ponsuksili)

Expression of rRNA genes in early porcine embryos. BMBF / DLR, 2003 (Schellander; Laurincik, Research Institute of Animal Production, Nitra, Slovakia)

Livestock classification with machines at the Westfleisch Company. Westfleisch, 2003-2005 (Schellander; Tholen)

Fertility research: contribution of marker-genes to fertility of boars. MUNLV, 2002-2005 (Wimmers; Schellander)

Mapping of genes for hereditary defects in pigs: Molecular analyses of the inverted teat defect in pigs. Förderverein für Biotechnologieforschung der Deutschen Schweineproduktion e.V. (BMBF), 2002-2003 (Schellander; Wimmers)

New predictors for pork quality derived from gene expression profiles of skeletal muscle during prenatal development. EU QLK5-2000-01363, 2001-2004 (Wimmers, Koordinator)

Improvement of fitness by increasing heterozygosity using molecular DNA-marker in pigs. MUNLV, 2000-2002 (Schellander; Tholen; Wimmers; Jüngst)

SEFABAR - Sustainable european farm animal breeding and reproduction. EU, 2000-2003 (Schellander; Neeteson, FAIP, NL)

Tau-Interferon overexpression in in vitro produced embryos. DFG, 2000-2002 (Schellander; Wimmers)

Expression of rRNA genes in early porcine embryos. BMBF/DLR, 2000-2002 (Schellander; Laurincik, Research Institute of Animal Production, Nitra, Slovakia)

Isolation and characterization of microsatellites in ducks. Schaumann-Foundation, 2000-2001 (Wimmers; Weigend, FAL Mariensee; Maak, Inst. of Animal Breeding and Husbandry, Halle)

Paternity control in pigs after non invasive sample collection. MUNLV, 1999-2001 (Schellander; Wimmers; Schepers; Tholen)

Evaluation of different blood-derived parameters for their use to retrospective diagnose stress in pigs. MUNLV, 1999-2001 (Wimmers; Schellander)

Investigations on automatic milking machines (AMS). MUNLV, 1999-2001 (Trappmann; Tholen)

Belley quality analyses in pigs. Landwirtschaftskammer Westfalen-Lippe, Münster, FAL Mariensee, BAFF Kulmbach, CMA, GFS Ascheberg, SNW Münster, LRS Bonn, 1999-2000 (Adam, LK Münster; Tholen; Baulain, FAL Mariensee)

Improvement of phosphor-utilisation in pigs: genetics and feeding. Ministerium für Umwelt und Naturschutz, Landwirtschaft und Verbraucherschutz des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen (MUNLV), 1998-2000 (Rodehutscord, Inst. f. Tierernährung, Bonn; Tholen)

AVIANDIV - Development of strategy and application of molecular tools to assess biodiversity in chicken genetic resources. EU BIO 4-98-0342, 1998-2000 (Wimmers; Schellander)

GENETPIG - Identification of genes controlling economic traits in pig: EU BIO 4-98-0237, 1998-2000 (Wimmers; Schellander)

Sequence-Polymorphism and expression analyses of the C3-gene as candidate for innate disease resistance in pigs. DFG, 1998-2000 (Schellander; Wimmers)

Development of techniques and methods for mapping of hereditary defects in pigs: Investigation on the inverted teat defect. BMBF / Förderverein für Biotechnologieforschung der Deutschen Schweineproduktion e.V. (FBF), 1998-2001 (Schellander; Wimmers)