Dr Stothard completed his PhD in Molecular Biology and Genetics at the University of Alberta. His research interests include bioinformatics and genomics. About QAAFI Science Seminar Series Queensland Alliance for Agriculture & Food Innovation (QAAFI) has been hosting a high-profile weekly seminar series across the disciplines of agriculture, food and nutrition science since 2014. With a range of speakers from Australia and abroad, the series explores how high-impact science will significantly improve the competitiveness and sustainability of the tropical and sub-tropical food, fibre and agribusiness sectors.