Research output per year
Research output per year
Personal profile
Curriculum vitae
Research
My research capitalizes on the unique opportunities provided by the simple genetic architecture of salmon age at maturity, combined with the strengths of Atlantic salmon as a model for functional genomic, ecological and evolutionary research. Our aim is to link genotype, phenotype and fitness of this important life-history trait using approaches ranging from investigating the cellular-level processes in the laboratory to estimating reproductive success in completely natural populations. We also apply the knowledge we obtain for improving conservation and management of this iconic species. Over the years, my research has been funded by the Academy of Finland, ERC, EU as well as other local agencies.
Education/Academic qualification
Ecological Genetics, Adjunct Professor, University of Helsinki
Award Date: 30 Nov 1999
Molecular Genetics, PhD, Genetic Studies of Avian Microsatellite Loci, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
Award Date: 15 Oct 1997
Science, BSc (Hons), La Trobe University
Award Date: 30 Nov 1991
Science, BSc, University of Melbourne
Award Date: 30 Nov 1990
Fields of Science
- 1181 Ecology, evolutionary biology
- Evolutionary genetics
- Ecological genetics
- Conservation genetics
- Population genetics
- Salmonid fishes
- 1184 Genetics, developmental biology, physiology
- Molecular evolution
- Systems biology
- Genomics
International and National Collaboration
Publications and projects within past five years.
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Food Quality and Life-History Genotype Influence Maturation and Reproductive Traits in Female Atlantic Salmon
Maamela, K. S., Åsheim, E. R., O'Sullivan, R. J., Debes, P. V., House, A. H., Liljeström, P., Prokkola, J. M., Niemelä, P. T., Erkinaro, J., Mobley, K. B. & Primmer, C. R., Apr 2025, In: Molecular Ecology. 34, 8, p. e17735 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Hippo-vgll3 signaling may contribute to sex differences in Atlantic salmon maturation age via contrasting adipose dynamics
Ahi, E. P., Verta, J. P., Kurko, J., Ruokolainen, A., Debes, P. V. & Primmer, C. R., 2 Apr 2025, In: Biology of sex differences. 16, 1, 20 p., 23.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Seasonal and genetic effects on lipid profiles of juvenile Atlantic salmon
House, A. H., Debes, P. V., Holopainen, M., Käkelä, R., Donner, I., Frapin, M., Ahi, E. P., Kurko, J., Ruhanen, H. & Primmer, C. R., Jan 2025, In: Biochimica et Biophysica Acta - Molecular and Cell Biology of Lipids. 1870, 1, 10 p., 159565.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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The Genomics Revolution in Nonmodel Species: Predictions vs. Reality for Salmonids
May, S. A., Rosenbaum, S. W., Pearse, D. E., Kardos, M., Primmer, C. R., Baetscher, D. S. & Waples, R. S., 18 Apr 2025, In: Molecular Ecology. 20 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › peer-review
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The Hippo pathway: a molecular bridge between environmental cues and pace of life
Ahi, E. P., Panda, B. & Primmer, C. R., 24 Apr 2025, In: Bmc ecology and evolution. 25, 1, 23 p., 35.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › peer-review
Open Access
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University profiling funding 7 InterEarth RESET
Airavaara, M. (Project manager), Heiskanen, J. (Project manager), Huiskonen, J. (Project manager), Hyvärinen, M. (Project manager), Kulmala, M. (Project manager), Kulmala, M. (Project manager), Mervaala, E. (Project manager), Mäkelä, J. (Project manager), Primmer, C. (Project manager), Räsänen, A. (Project manager), Sironen, T. (Project manager), Toivonen, R. (Project manager), Aalto, P. (Participant), Ahonen, L. (Participant), Alakukku, L. (Participant), Auvinen, P. (Participant), Betz-Heinemann, A. (Participant), Citterico, M. (Participant), Ecke, F. (Participant), El Wali, M. (Participant), Eronen, J. T. (Participant), Fuentenebro Alonso, P. (Participant), Gammal, J. (Participant), Green, S. (Participant), Haaranen, D. A. P. (Participant), Heikinheimo, A. (Participant), Heinonen, S. (Participant), Heinonen, M. (Participant), Hohti, R. (Participant), Holopainen, M. (Participant), Hyytiäinen, K. (Participant), Jenkins, J. (Participant), Jokiranta, J. (Participant), Kaartinen, T. (Participant), Karhu, K. (Participant), Kaukonen, M. (Participant), Kemppinen, J. (Participant), Kerminen, V.-M. (Participant), Kiljunen, S. (Participant), Kolari, P. (Participant), Korpela, K. (Participant), Korsunova-Tsaruk, A. (Participant), Koskinen, M. (Participant), Lajunen, A. (Participant), Lampilahti, J. (Participant), Lehto, K.-M. (Participant), Lewandowska, A. (Participant), Lindholm, T. M. (Participant), Lindroos, M. (Participant), Lintunen, A. (Participant), Luomanen, P. (Participant), Lyu, Y. (Participant), Mappes, J. (Participant), Mietola, R. (Participant), Mühleip, A. W. (Participant), Nordström, M. C. (Participant), Norkko, J. (Participant), Omija, J. A. (Participant), Paasonen, P. (Participant), Pietikäinen, J. (Participant), Pihlatie, M. (Participant), Poupart, T. A. (Participant), Pylkkö, T. (Participant), Raivonen, M. (Participant), Rasmus, L. S. (Participant), Ruohomäki, A. I. (Participant), Ryhti-Laine, K. (Participant), Saari, T. (Participant), Sadeghibagherabadi, A. (Participant), Sandström, V. (Participant), Sikanen, T. (Participant), Siven, M. (Participant), Spisak, S. M. (Participant), Su, X. (Participant), Syrjä, P. (Participant), Taira, T. (Participant), Tani, S. (Participant), Tanskanen, T. T. (Participant), Tatti, N. (Participant), Thomas, D. N. (Participant), Tiira, T. (Participant), Toppinen, A. (Participant), Uimari, P. (Participant), Uusitalo, J. A. (Participant), Vainio, A. (Participant), Varjosalo, M. (Participant), Vartiainen, M. (Participant), Veikkolainen, T. (Participant) & Zaidan, M. A. (Participant)
Academy of Finland, Suomen Akatemia Projektilaskutus
01/01/2023 → 31/12/2028
Project: Research Council of Finland: Strengthening university research profiles (PROFI)
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Life-history genes in fishes
Primmer, C. (Project manager), Aykanat, T. (Participant), Bangura, P. (Participant), Cádiz Escobar, M. I. (Participant), Donner, I. (Participant), Eamen, S. (Participant), Ejjite, A. (Participant), Frapin, M. M. A. A. (Participant), House, A. (Participant), Lamarins, A. (Participant), Liljeström, P. J. (Participant), Lindeza, A. S. (Participant), Magne, G. (Participant), Maugars, G. (Participant), Megyeri, E. (Participant), Pashay Ahi, E. (Participant), Piavchenko, N. (Participant), Redon, L. R. J. (Participant), Reis Ferreira Lopes, J. (Participant), Ruddock, H. M. (Participant), Sundell, T. J. (Participant), Suvanto, C. I. A. (Participant) & Suvivuo, S. A. (Participant)
01/01/2023 → 31/12/2027
Project: EU Horizon Europe: European Research Council (HORIZON-ERC)
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WildAP: Wild Animal Phenotyping Infrastructure
Primmer, C. (Project manager), Cabeza, M. (Participant), Duplouy, A. (Participant), Ecke, F. (Participant), Guillaume, F. (Participant), Hancock, G. R. A. (Participant), Mappes, J. (Participant), Saastamoinen, M. (Participant), Thorogood, R. (Participant), Tuominen, E.-P. (Other) & Loehr, J. (Scientific coordinator)
Suomen Akatemia Projektilaskutus
01/01/2023 → 31/12/2025
Project: Research Council of Finland: Research infrastructure
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Genetic Stock Identification of Atlantic salmon
Johansson, H. (Project manager), Primmer, C. (Principal Investigator), Pritchard, V. (Participant), Erkinaro, J. (CoIlaborator), Orell, P. (CoIlaborator) & Falkegård, M. (CoIlaborator)
15/01/2020 → …
Project: Research project
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Palkkatuki Panda
Primmer, C. (Project manager) & Panda, B. (Participant)
ELY-keskusten sekä TE-toimistojen kehittämis- ja hallintokeskus
15/01/2024 → 14/11/2024
Project: Ministry funding
Prizes
Activities
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Conservation genomics: why?
Primmer, C. (Invited speaker)
2018Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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The genetic basis of age at maturity in Atlantic salmon: from genome scan to function, ecology, and conservation.
Primmer, C. (Keynote speaker)
2018Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Salmonomics: looking towards the 20s
Primmer, C. (Keynote speaker)
2018Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Lucas Marques da Cunha, University of Lausanne, Switzerland. Genetic basis of stress tolerance in salmonid fishes (final examination)
Primmer, C. (Opponent)
2018Activity: Examination types › Opponent of doctoral dissertation
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European Society for Evolutionary Biology (External organisation)
Primmer, C. (Board member)
2017 → 2019Activity: Membership types › Membership or other role in national/international committee, council, board
Press/Media
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Animals on the verge: What different species can teach us about human puberty
02/02/2018
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
Equipment
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Wild Animal Phenotyping (LS-RIA/ CoMO)
Primmer, C. (Manager)
Faculty of Biological and Environmental SciencesFacility/equipment: Core Facility