Adam R. Boyko
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Adam R. Boyko is an American biologist and canine genetics researcher. He is the Director of Undergraduate Physiology at the New York State College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University. Alongside his brother Ryan, he co-founded Embark Veterinary in 2015, a company providing DNA testing services for dogs.
Education
Boyko earned a master's degree in computer science and ecology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He completed his PhD in biology at Purdue University and undertook postgraduate work at Stanford University before moving to Cornell.
Research and career
Boyko’s research focuses on canine genetics, evolution, and health. He has coauthored over 60 peer-reviewed papers, including studies tracing the origins of domesticated dogs to Central Asia. His work has received more than 27,000 citations, reflecting significant influence in the field of cynology.
He has received the Zoetis Award for Veterinary Research Excellence in 2015.
Embark Veterinary
In 2015, Boyko co-founded Embark Veterinary, which offers canine DNA testing and maintains the world’s largest genetic database for dogs, with data from over 2.5 million animals. The company was valued at approximately $700 million in 2021 and contributes research data to studies in canine genetics.
Notable publications
- Origins of domestic dogs from Central Asia
- Genetic health traits and ancestry of Arctic sled dog breeds