Dr. sc. agr. Abdulraheem Arome Musa
Research Institute for Farm Animal Biology (FBN)
Working Group Statistics in Genomics
Wilhelm-Stahl-Allee 2
18196 Dummerstorf
Working Group Statistics in Genomics
Wilhelm-Stahl-Allee 2
18196 Dummerstorf
Research interests
- Breeding program design and optimization
- Genomic prediction and selection
- Genetic diversity and conservation
Curriculum Vitae
- 2021 to date: Postdoc in Livestock Genetics Group “Preserving genetic diversity in breeding populations”, FBN Dummerstorf
- 2017-2021: Doctoral studies in statistical genetics (Dr. sc. Agriculture) FBN Dummerstorf and University of Kiel
Thesis: A similarity matrix and its application in genomic selection for hedging haplotype diversity - 2012-2015: Professional Diploma in Education, Federal College of Education - Zaria, Nigeria
Thesis: Comparative Analysis of Students' Performance in SSCE Agricultural Science between Private and Public Secondary Schools in Sabon-Gari LGA of Kaduna State - 2012-2014: Studies in Animal Science (M.Sc. Animal Science), Ahmadu Bello University - Zaria-Nigeria
Thesis: Analysis of Some Performance Traits Using Markers and Diallel Crossing of Three Genotypes of Nigerian Indigenous Chickens - 2005-2010: Studies in Agriculture (Bachelor of Agriculture), Ahmadu Bello University - Zaria-Nigeria
Thesis: Effect of Lysine Supplementation on the Performance of Late Laying Hens
Publications
Musa, A. A.; Reinsch, N. (2026):
PyMSQ: a Python package for fast Mendelian sampling (co)variance and haplotype-based similarity in genomic selection
BMC Bioinformatics 27: 50, 1-14
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12859-026-06392-5
Muthusamy, M.; Akinsola, O. M.; Pal, P.; Ramasamy, C.; Ramasamy, S.; Musa, A. A.; Thiruvenkadan, A. K. (2025):
Comparative Genomic Insights into Adaptation, Selection Signatures, and Population Dynamics in Indigenous Indian Sheep and Foreign Breeds
Frontiers in Genetics 16: 1621960, 1-16
https://doi.org/10.3389/fgene.2025.1621960
Musa, A. A.; Klosa, J.; Mayer, M.; Reinsch, N. (2025):
Genomic prediction in a backcross population using relationship matrices
Archives Animal Breeding 68 (2): 377-394
https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-68-377-2025
Ding, X. X.; Musa, A.; Reinsch, N. (2025):
On the Identifiability of Genetic Parameters for Growth in Mice With a Massively Deep Pedigree
Journal of Animal Breeding and Genetics 142 (6): 706-717
https://doi.org/10.1111/jbg.12938
Musa, A. A.; Reinsch, N. (2025):
A Similarity Matrix for Preserving Haplotype Diversity Amongst Parents in Genomic Selection
Journal of Animal Breeding and Genetics 142 (6): 652-668
https://doi.org/10.1111/jbg.12930
Akinsola, O. M.; Musa, A. A.; Muansangi, L.; Singh, S. P.; Mukherjee, S.; Mukherjee, A. (2024):
Genomic insights into adaptation and inbreeding among Sub-Saharan African cattle from pastoral and agropastoral systems
Frontier in Genetics 15: 1430291, 1-16
https://doi.org/10.3389/fgene.2024.1430291
Reinsch, N.; Musa, A. (2021):
Neue Kriterien für die genomische Selektion
Gewidmet Herrn Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Ernst Kalm zum 80. Geburtstag. Zuchtungskunde 93 (3): 201-209
https://www.zuechtungskunde.de/Archiv/Neue-Kriterien-fuer-die-genomische-Selektion,QUlEPTY4OTIwMjUmTUlEPTY5MTU4.html
Musa, A.A.; Orunmuyi, M.; Akpa, G.N.; Olutunmogun, A.K.; Muhammad, H.; Adedibu, I.I. (2015):
Diallel analysis for body weight involving three genotypes of Nigerian indigenous chickens. South African Journal of Animal Science, 45(2), 188-197.
Adedibu, I.I.; Ayorinde, K.L.; Musa, A.A. (2014):
Identification of haematological markers suitable for improving productivity of helmeted guinea fowl Numidia meleagris. American Journal of Experimental Agriculture, 4(10), 1186-1196.