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, 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
International and National Collaboration
Publications and projects within past five years.
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A pituitary gene network linking vgll3 to regulators of sexual maturation in male Atlantic salmon
Ahi, E. P., Sinclair-Waters, M., Donner, I. & Primmer, C. R., Jan 2023, In: Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology. Part A: Molecular & Integrative Physiology. 275, 8 p., 111337.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) age at maturity is strongly affected by temperature, population and age-at-maturity genotype
Åsheim, E. R., Debes, P., House, A., Liljestrom, P., Niemelä, P. T., Siren, J. P., Erkinaro, J. & Primmer, C. R., 1 Jan 2023, In: Conservation Physiology. 11, 1, 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Genotype-specific variation in seasonal body condition at a large-effect maturation locus
House, A. H., Debes, P. V., Kurko, J., Erkinaro, J. & Primmer, C. R., 31 May 2023, In: Proceedings of the Royal Society B. Biological Sciences. 290, 1999, 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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How genomics can help biodiversity conservation
Theissinger, K., Fernandes, C., Formenti, G., Bista, I., Berg, P. R., Bleidorn, C., Bombarely, A., Crottini, A., Gallo, G. R., Godoy, J. A., Jentoft, S., Malukiewicz, J., Mouton, A., Oomen, R. A., Paez, S., Palsbøll, P. J., Pampoulie, C., Ruiz-López, M. J., Secomandi, S., Svardal, H., & 12 others, Jul 2023, In: Trends in Genetics. 39, 7, p. 545-559 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › peer-review
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Sulphonamide inhibition studies of the beta-carbonic anhydrase GsaCA beta present in the salmon platyhelminth parasite Gyrodactylus salaris
Aspatwar, A., Bonardi, A., Aisala, H., Zueva, K., Primmer, C. R., Lumme, J., Parkkila, S. & Supuran, C. T., 31 Dec 2023, In: Journal of Enzyme Inhibition and Medicinal Chemistry. 38, 1, 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Projects
- 4 Active
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Wild animal phenotyping infrastructure
Primmer, C., Loehr, J. & Tuominen, E.
Suomen Akatemia Projektilaskutus
01/01/2023 → 31/12/2025
Project: Academy of Finland: Research infrastructure
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University profiling funding 7 InterEarth RESET
Airavaara, M., Heiskanen, J., Huiskonen, J., Hyvärinen, M., Kulmala, M., Kulmala, M., Mervaala, E., Mäkelä, J., Primmer, C., Räsänen, A., Sironen, T., Toivonen, R., Auvinen, P., Citterico, M., Eronen, J. T., Heikinheimo, A., Holopainen, M., Hyytiäinen, K., Karhu, K., Kaukonen, M., Kiljunen, S., Kolari, P., Korpela, K., Lampilahti, J., Lewandowska, A., Lindroos, M., Lintunen, A., Siven, M., Syrjä, P., Tatti, N., Thomas, D. N., Tiira, T., Uimari, P., Vainio, A., Varjosalo, M., Vartiainen, M. & Veikkolainen, T.
Academy of Finland, Suomen Akatemia Projektilaskutus
01/01/2023 → 31/12/2028
Project: Academy of Finland: Strengthening university research profiles (PROFI)
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Life-history genes in fishes
Primmer, C., Cádiz Escobar, M. I., Donner, I., Frapin, M. M. A. A., House, A., Lamarins, A., Liljeström, P. J., Lindeza, A. S., Piavchenko, N., Ruddock, H. M. & Suvanto, C. I. A.
01/01/2023 → 31/12/2027
Project: EU Horizon Europe: European Research Council (HORIZON-ERC)
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Genetic Stock Identification of Atlantic salmon
Johansson, H., Primmer, C., Pritchard, V., Erkinaro, J., Orell, P. & Falkegård, M.
15/01/2020 → …
Project: Research project
Activities
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The genetic basis of age at maturity in Atlantic salmon: from genome scan to function, ecology, and conservation.
Craig Primmer (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)
Craig Primmer (Opponent)
2018Activity: Examination types › Opponent of doctoral dissertation
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Conservation genomics: why?
Craig Primmer (Invited speaker)
2018Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Salmonomics: looking towards the 20s
Craig Primmer (Keynote speaker)
2018Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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European Society for Evolutionary Biology (External organisation)
Craig Primmer (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