Prof. Dr. Luiz Fernando Brito is an Associate Professor in the Department of Animal Sciences at Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA. He graduated with a BSc in Animal Sciences (2010) and obtained an MSc in Genetics and Animal Breeding (2012) from the Federal University of Vicosa, Brazil. In 2016, he received a PhD in Quantitative Genetics and Genomics from the University of Guelph, Canada. Prof. Brito’s research interests broadly include quantitative genetics, genomics, and systems biology applied to the genetic improvement of livestock species. His research group focuses on complex traits associated with animal behavior and welfare, environmental efficiency, and adaptation to challenging environments.