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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Cloning, purification, kinetic and anion inhibition studies of a recombinant beta-carbonic anhydrase from the Atlantic salmon parasite platyhelminth Gyrodactylus salaris
Aspatwar, A., Barker, H., Aisala, H., Zueva, K., Kuuslahti, M., Tolvanen, M., Primmer, C. R., Lumme, J., Bonardi, A., Tripathi, A., Parkkila, S. & Supuran, C. T., 31 Dec 2022, In: Journal of Enzyme Inhibition and Medicinal Chemistry. 37, 1, p. 1577-1586 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Genetic coupling of life-history and aerobic performance in Atlantic salmon
Prokkola, J. M., Åsheim, E. R., Morozov, S., Bangura, P., Erkinaro, J., Ruokolainen, A., Primmer, C. R. & Aykanat, T., 26 Jan 2022, In: Proceedings of the Royal Society B. Biological Sciences. 289, 1967, 10 p., 20212500.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Linking vgll3 genotype and aggressive behaviour in juvenile Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar)
Bangura, P. B., Tiira, K., Niemelä, P. T., Erkinaro, J., Liljeström, P., Toikkanen, A. & Primmer, C. R., May 2022, In: Journal of Fish Biology. 100, 5, p. 1264-1271 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Refining the genomic location of single nucleotide polymorphism variation affecting Atlantic salmon maturation timing at a key large-effect locus
Sinclair-Waters, M., Piavchenko, N., Ruokolainen, A., Aykanat, T., Erkinaro, J. & Primmer, C., Jan 2022, In: Molecular Ecology. 31, 2, p. 562-570 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Strong regulatory effects of vgll3 genotype on reproductive axis gene expression in juvenile male Atlantic salmon
Pashay Ahi, E., Sinclair-Waters, M., Moustakas-Verho, J. E., Jansouz, S. & Primmer, C., 1 Sep 2022, In: General and Comparative Endocrinology. 325, 6 p., 114055.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Projects
- 1 Active
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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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Salmonomics: looking towards the 20s
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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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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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