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Sue Hatcher
Sue Hatcher is an Australian animal genetics researcher at the Orange Agricultural Institute, part of the New South Wales Department of Primary Industries. CareerHatcher received her Bachelor's degree in 1989 and PhD from the University of Western Australia in 1995 in Animal Science.[1] She then took a position with the Woolmark Company as their Wool Grower Communications Officer, before leaving in 1997 to work with New South Wales Agriculture. She conducts applied research into the genetic, economic and industry constraints on wool production around Australia, including work on wool metrology and fibre identification.[2] Speaking to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, she said:
Hatcher was part of a team of researchers who received a Star Award in 2014 from the Cooperative Research Centre for Sheep Industry Innovation for engagement with small and medium size businesses.[4] Throughout her career Hatcher has been an advocate for effective research communication, saying "There is no point in conducting science if the outcomes of the research aren’t able to be effectively communicated to the targeted end user of the work."[1] She is an Associate Editor for Animal Production Science.[5] References
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