Research Interests At the NCCCWA (National Center for Cool and Cold Water Aquaculture) Dr. Palti leads efforts to develop tools and resources for genomics research in rainbow trout. His involvement in developing genomics research tools includes the current version of the rainbow trout reference genome sequence (GenBank-Accession GCA_002163495), a 57K SNP chip and high-density genetic maps using SNP chip genotype data. The major focus of Dr. Palti’s current research is aimed at developing, evaluating and implementing strategies for genome-enabled selection in traits that cannot be measured directly on potential breeders in rainbow trout aquaculture. He is using genome-wide association analyses and collaborates with other geneticists, research physiologists, immunologists, microbiologists and nutritionists to map quantitative trait loci that affect disease resistance and other aquaculture production efficiency traits with the overarching goal of identifying genes and genetic elements that can be utilized for better understanding of fish biology and for improving aquaculture production efficiency and sustainability