Eva Lavrenčič

Visiting MSc student

Completed her MSc in Applied Statistics

Highlander Eva

 

Research at the Highlander Lab

I am working on spatial modelling in the Bayesian framework to improve genetic evaluation in breeding programmes.

Goals:

  • Use spatial information to capture spatial variance and improve the estimation of breeding values
  • Compare different regional and geostatistical models
  • Implement spatial models in breeding-specific software

Background

I am an MSc student in Biotechnology and an MSc student in Applied Statistics at the University of Ljubljana. After having completed a BSc in Biotechnology, I decided to continue my studies in the field of biotechnology, while also expanding my knowledge in statistics.

I am specifically interested in:

  • Statistical (spatial) modelling                                     
  • Quantitative genetics
  • Genomics
  • Systems biology approaches                                               

Programming language and software:

  • R and Rstudio
  • LaTeX and Markdown                                                     
  • Basics of BLUPF90 family                                                    
  • Bash shell scripting

Hobbies and personal interests

(Team) sports

I am always up for a game of volleyball, lacrosse, or any other combination of moving my body and socializing. I also enjoy various other sports, such as running, swimming, yoga, or trying something new.

Reading and writing

I enjoy immersing myself in diverse fictional worlds, which are often only a page away, as well as playing with words to capture special moments in my life.

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