Jenin Victor Cortez Polanco is a reproductive biotechnology specialist with a Ph.D. in Animal Science from the University of Sydney. He is internationally recognized for pioneering animal cloning techniques, including the first cloned calves in Peru and the development of a method for generating homozygous twin embryos. With expertise in IVF, ICSI, stem cell culture, and gamete vitrification, Jenin has contributed to major research and production projects across Australia, Colombia, and Peru.
Mr. Jenin Victor Cortez Polanco, University of Sydney, Australia
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🎓 Education
Jenin Victor Cortez Polanco holds a Ph.D. in Animal Science from the University of Sydney, located in Camperdown, NSW. Prior to this, he earned a Master of Science in Animal Breeding from the National University Toribio Rodríguez de Mendoza in Amazonas, Peru . His foundational academic background includes a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a specialty in Biotechnology from the National University of San Cristóbal de Huamanga in Ayacucho.
💼 Experience
Jenin brings extensive international experience in the field of animal reproduction and biotechnology. He has been working at Catalina Genetics Pty Ltd in North Richmond, NSW, under the supervision of John Farren-Price. His work here focuses on advanced reproductive technologies such as ICSI and cloning, stem cell culture, and vitrification of reproductive cells and embryos. He also contributed to Genes De Colombia S.A. (Genescol) in Bucaramanga, Colombia, where he specialized in animal reproduction through IVF and cloning in cows, horses, and sheep, alongside gamete and cell vitrification. He was affiliated with Toribio Rodriguez De Mendoza University in Chachapoyas, focusing on animal reproduction research and instruction. He also held short-term research and academic roles at San Cristobal Nacional University and the National Institute of Agrarian Innovation in Ayacucho, working on animal science projects.
🛠️ Contributions
Jenin Victor Cortez Polanco has made groundbreaking contributions to the field of animal reproductive biotechnology. He played a pivotal role in developing and implementing novel cloning techniques in Latin America, particularly in Peru, where he was part of the first team to successfully produce cloned calves using embryonic bipartition. He is the creator of an innovative procedure for generating homozygous twin embryos, which has been nationally and internationally recognized, including a Gold Medal at the Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions. Jenin has also contributed significantly to the practical application of ICSI, IVF, stem cell culture, and gamete vitrification in both research and production settings. His work has bridged academic research and real-world agricultural biotechnology, advancing the use of cutting-edge reproductive technologies in livestock genetics and breeding programs.
📡 Research Projects
Jenin Victor Cortez Polanco has led pioneering research in animal cloning, notably producing Peru’s first cloned calves via embryonic bipartition and somatic nuclear transfer using the Handmade Cloning method. He developed a patented technique for generating homozygous twin embryos, earning international recognition. His projects also include advanced work in IVF, ICSI, stem cell culture, and gamete vitrification in livestock. These initiatives have significantly advanced genetic improvement and reproductive efficiency in animal biotechnology.
🔬 Research Focus
Jenin’s research primarily centers on the advancement of reproductive technologies in animals, with a strong focus on cloning, embryonic bipartition, and stem cell applications. His scientific work aims to optimize the generation of genetically valuable animals and improve reproductive efficiency through innovative biotechnological approaches. He is especially noted for pioneering methodologies in handmade cloning and generating homozygous twins, contributing significantly to the field of animal biotechnology.
📘 Publication
Effect of Pre-IVM Duration with cAMP Modulators on the Production of Cloned Equine Embryos and Foals
👨🔬 Authors: Jenin Victor Cortez Polanco, Kylie Hardwicke, Carlos E. Méndez-Calderón, Christopher Grupen
📘 Journal: Animals
📅 Year: 2025