Natalie Crawford

Natalie Crawford is a Senior Bioinformatics Scientist at Genus PLC since January 2022, specializing in genetic improvement for bovine and porcine species. Prior to this role, Natalie served as a Postdoctoral Research Scientist at Zoetis Inc., focusing on companion animal bioinformatics. Educational achievements include a Ph.D. in Animal Science with a concentration in Molecular Breeding and Genetics, alongside a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science from Colorado State University. Notable experience as a Graduate Research Assistant at Colorado State University involved TaqMan Genotyping assays, DNA extraction, genetic analysis, and collaboration on multiple research projects. Other prior positions include a Laboratory Assistant at USDA-ARS, an intern at Willie Altenburg Super Baldy Simmental, and early work as a Sales Associate at Big 5 Sporting Goods.