Research-driven Solutions | Who We Are

CTLGH consists of dedicated groups and individuals committed to research-driven solutions that support improved livestock-based livelihoods and address the challenges of food security, health and well-being and gender equity for people in the tropics.

The International Advisory Committee (IAC) provides advice to the CTLGH Directorate on the scientific quality and relevance of its joint research projects, the future directions of its programmes and the overall development of the Centre. The IAC is comprised of eight members with senior or leadership roles in academia, industry and agriculture scattered across the globe.

James Smith, University of Edinburgh – Chair
Robyn Alders , Chatham House
Heather Burrow, University of New England
Alfred De Vries, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Timothy Gondwe, Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources
Chanda Nimbkar, Nimbkar Agricultural Research Institute
Simon Oosting, Wageningen University and Research
Tad Sonstegard, Recombinetics
Alison Van Eenennaam, University of California, Davis

The Research Management Group (RMG) is collectively responsible for the delivery of the joint programmes and projects of the strategic partner institutions. Current RMG membership includes the members of the Centre Management Group and:

Mark Bronsvoort, The Roslin Institute, University of Edinburgh
Tadelle Dessie, ILRI
Olivier Hanotte, ILRI
Simon Lillico, The Roslin Institute, University of Edinburgh
Karen Marshall, ILRI
Mike McGrew, The Roslin Institute, University of Edinburgh
Okeyo Mwai, ILRI
Kellie Watson, The Roslin Institute, University of Edinburgh
Nick Sparks, SRUC
Phil Toye, ILRI
Eileen Wall, SRUC
Mick Watson, The Roslin Institute, University of Edinburgh
Joram Mwacharo, SRUC
Christian Tiambo, ILRI

Research programmes

Who we are

Principals Group

Jimmy Smith

Wayne Powell

Bruce Whitelaw

Centre Management Group

Appolinaire Djikeng

Jamie Newbold

Steve Kemp

International Advisory Committee

Research Management Group