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Staff members with discipline Evolutionary Biology

Academia develops at the interface of different fields. This is one reason why the University of Groningen is home to a wide range of fields, each with a great number of subject specialists. The overview below, which is based on a standard categorization of fields, will help you find the right expert for each field. If you cannot find the expert you are looking for in this list, try searching via a related field or faculty; you may find him or her there.

Overview of all disciplines

Population & conservation genetics
Simulation models & programming (C/C++, NetLogo)
Web & wiki development & maintenance
GELIFES datasteward
GELIFES Pure coordinator
dr. J. (Joke) Bakker
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joke.bakker rug.nl
+31 50 36 38780
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ICT developer (TRÊS) & datasteward (GELIFES)
K.L. (Kat) Bebbington, PhD
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k.bebbington rug.nl
+31 50 36 32378
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NWO Veni Research Fellow
Field / Discipline
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h.y.ben.chehida rug.nl
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M. (Martine) Bérubé, Dr
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m.berube rug.nl
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Researcher_Senior Technicien
Evolutionary Genetics; Fundamental and Applied Entomology, Ecological and Evolutionary Genomics, Evolution of reproductive modes, Genetics of sex determination, Life history evolution, Insect pest control
prof. dr. L.W. (Leo W) Beukeboom
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l.w.beukeboom rug.nl
+31 50 36 38448
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Professor Evolutionary Genetics
My main field of research is conservation genetics that studies the consequences of habitat fragmentation and particularly the accompanying genetic process of genetic drift, which causes loss of fitness (inbreeding depression) and loss of genetic variation. The main question addressed is how this so called process of genetic erosion affects the adaptability and persistence of small fragmented populations of endangered species. This includes both applied aspects, studying the genetic structures of endangered species in their natural habitat, and more fundamental aspects by doing decisive experiments using Drosophila melanogaster (banana fly, vinegar fly, fruitvlieg) as model organism.
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r.bijlsma rug.nl
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Professor "Population and Conservation Genetics"
Avian Migration, Evolutionary ecology, Climate change, Dispersal, Population ecology, Adaptation to changing environments
prof. dr. ir. C. (Christiaan) Both
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c.both rug.nl
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Professor of Animal Ecology
My main research focus is on microchimerism. Microchimerism is a pregnancy phenomenon where fetal cells travel towards maternal tissues and vice versa. These microchimeric cells are able to colonize host tissues and can persist lifelong. I am especially interested in the distribution, frequency and function of fetal, maternal and sibling microchimeric cells, during and after prengancy.
J.R. (Janne Rozemarijn - Romy) Buwalda-Smit, MSc
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romy.smit rug.nl
+31 50 36 32357
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PhD student
Climate Science and Avian Physiology
J.E. (Joseph Churchill) Churchill
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j.e.churchill rug.nl
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PhD student
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jorn.claassen rug.nl
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PhD student
R. (Ricardo) Contreras Osorio
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r.contreras.osorio rug.nl
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PhD student
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c.deelman-driessen rug.nl
+31 50 36 32161
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Research technician
N.E. (Natalie) van Dis
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n.e.van.dis rug.nl
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PhD student
Field / Discipline
Theoretical biology, Evolutionary systems biology, Evolutionary ecology, Behavioural ecology, Speciation theory, Sexual selection theory, Mathematical population genetics, Adaptive dynamics
prof. dr. G.S. (Sander) van Doorn
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g.s.van.doorn rug.nl
+31 50 36 38097
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Assistant Professor
- ageing models
- life history trade-offs 
- immunosenescence
- ecoimmunology
M.M.G. (Merijn) Driessen, MSc
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m.m.g.driessen rug.nl
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PhD Student
Senescence; Genomics; Evolution of personalities; Cooperative breeding; Pedigree reconstruction; Quantitative genetics; Social effects; Women in science
prof. dr. H.L. (Hannah) Dugdale
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h.l.dugdale rug.nl
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Chair of Evolutionary Medicine, Rosalind Franklin Fellow
prof. dr. C.J.M. (Martijn) Egas
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martijn.egas rug.nl
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Evolution and Behaviour
Experimental evolution; Microbiology; Antibiotic resistance; Theoretical biology; Computational biology; Paleontology
T.J.B. (Timo) van Eldijk, MSc
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t.j.b.van.eldijk rug.nl
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PhD student
M.G. Elliot, PhD
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m.g.elliot rug.nl
+31 517 104 22
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Assistant Professor
Theoretical and evolutionary community ecology
Community phylogenetics, phylogenetic community ecology, diversification models, experimental evolution
prof. dr. R.S. (Rampal) Etienne
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r.s.etienne rug.nl
+31 50 36 32230
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Full professor in theoretical and evolutionary community ecology
Keywords: Molecular Ecology | Population genetics / genomics | Bioinformatics | Phylogeography | Speciation | Evolutionary Biology
M.C. (Michael C.) Fontaine, PhD
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m.c.fontaine rug.nl
+31 50 36 32146
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Assistant Professor
Whole-genome analysis 
Population genetics
Molecular evolution
F.R. (Fabricio) Garcia Furni, MSc
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f.r.garcia.furni rug.nl
+31 50 36 32075
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A.A. (Aude) Giraud
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a.a.giraud rug.nl
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PhD student
Field / Discipline
J.R.L. (Jakob) Gismann, MSc
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j.r.l.gismann rug.nl
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PhD student
Scientific programmer
C.J.M. (Claire) Guérin, MSc
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c.j.m.guerin rug.nl
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Movement ecology, GPS telemetry, R, ornithology, behavioural ecology
P.R. (Pratik) Gupte, MSc
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p.r.gupte rug.nl
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PhD Student
Field / Discipline
Computatiional biology, genomics, biology of ageing 
prof. dr. V. (Victor) Guryev
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v.guryev umcg.nl
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Assistant Professor
T. (Thomas) Hackl, PhD
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t.hackl rug.nl
+31 6 3192 1962
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Assistant Professor | Eco-Evolutionary Bioinformatics
Chronobiology, Human Chronobiology, Biological rhythms, Photoperiodism, Annual rhythms, Zoology, Evolutionary Biology, Neuroscience, Microscopy, Molecular Neuroscience, Physiology, Metabolism.
prof. dr. R.A. (Roelof) Hut
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r.a.hut rug.nl
+31 50 36 32060
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Professor Chronobiology
dr. L.P.W.G.M. (Louis) Jacobus Mgn Van De Zande
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louis.van.de.zande rug.nl
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Emeritus Associate professor
P. (Pinar Guler) P Kohlmeier, MSc
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p.kohlmeier rug.nl
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Dynamics of parental behaviour
Early-life environment, social stress and individual behaviour
Physiology of life histories and senescence
Fitness consequences and heritability of life-history decisions
Conserving threatened species
prof. dr. ir. J. (Jan) Komdeur
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j.komdeur rug.nl
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Prof. dr. ir.
Flowers; Optics; Reproductive systems biology; Evolution; Botany; Pollination; Asexual reproduction; Parthenogenesis; Biophysics;
dr. C.J. (Casper) van der Kooi
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c.j.van.der.kooi rug.nl
+31 50 36 32277
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VENI research fellow
Field / Discipline
M.K. (Megan) Korte, MSc
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m.k.korte rug.nl
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Field / Discipline
Anatomy of flowers; plant growing; embedding techniques
M. Kraaij
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m.kraaij rug.nl
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Research technician
Field / Discipline
J.J. (Jan) Kreider
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j.j.kreider rug.nl
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PhD student
Field / Discipline
Modelling in evolutionary biology and island biogeography. 
J.W. (Joshua) Lambert
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j.w.l.lambert rug.nl
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Field / Discipline
S.J.C. (Sanne) Lamers
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s.j.c.lamers rug.nl
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PhD student
Field / Discipline
Virus ecology and evolution, phylogenetics, virus discovery, high-throughput sequencing, molecular epidemiology
dr. S.J.J. (Sebastian) Lequime
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s.j.j.lequime rug.nl
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Assistant Professor
Island Biogeography, Phylogenetics, Biodiversity
L.M. (Luis) Lima Valente, Dr PhD
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l.m.lima.valente rug.nl
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Assistant Professor, GELIFES
Field / Discipline
animal behaviour, evolution of animal signals, sexual selection and mate choice, sensory ecology, phenotypic plasticity, speciation, biodiversity
prof. dr. M.E. (Martine) Maan
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m.e.maan rug.nl
+31 50 36 32196
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Rosalind Franklin Fellow
Field / Discipline
Evolutionary Biochemistry, Enzymes, Bioinformatics, Biocatalisis
M.L. (Maria Laura) Mascotti, PhD
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m.l.mascotti rug.nl
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My research is concerned with the diversity on coral reefs, with the main focus on reef-associated taxa.

Key words: adaptive divergence, biogeography, biodiversity, (co-)evolution, coral reefs, (co-)speciation, Crustacea, genetics, host specificity, human impact, marine invertebrates, Mollusca, morphology, phylogeny reconstruction, phylogeography, Scleractinia, systematics, taxonomy
S.E.T. (Sancia) van der Meij, PhD
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sancia.van.der.meij rug.nl
+31 50 36 35274
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Assistant Professor
Evolutionary systems biology, Theoretical biology, Microbial ecology, Experimental evolution, Population genetics, Dynamical systems, Stochastic processes 
S. (Stefany) Moreno Gamez, PhD
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s.moreno.gamez rug.nl
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Predator-prey coevolution, neural networks, individual-based modelling
C.F.G. (Christoph) Netz, MSc
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c.f.g.netz rug.nl
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PhD Student
Field / Discipline
animal personality
M. (Marion) Nicolaus, PhD
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m.nicolaus rug.nl
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Assistant Professor and Rosalind Franklin Fellow
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s.obermaier rug.nl
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Postdoc
Marine ecological and evolutionary genomics
Seagrasses, marine algae
prof. dr. J.L. (Jeanine) Olsen
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j.l.olsen rug.nl
+31 50 36 32250
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Professor
migration ecology and evolution
wintering ecology of Afro-palearctic migrants
dr. J. (Janne) Ouwehand
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j.ouwehand rug.nl
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Postdoctoral researcher
Field / Discipline
Population genetics, Conservation genetics, Evolutionary genetics, Genomics,
Molecular ecology,
Marine mammals
P.J. (Per) Palsboll, Prof Dr
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p.j.palsboll rug.nl
+31 6 4870 3295
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Professor of Marine Evolution and Conservation
G. (Gerrit) Potkamp
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g.potkamp rug.nl
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PhD student
Field / Discipline
dr. B.J. (Bernd) Riedstra
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b.j.riedstra rug.nl
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docent 3
Sustainable agriculture
Pest managment 
Micro-wasp chronobiology
P.M.M. (Pauline) Romeyer, MSc
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p.m.m.romeyer rug.nl
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Ph.D student
Assessment of Research Quality, Research Strategy, Institutional Research, Responsible metrics, Benchmarking, University Rankings, Bibliometrics, Open Science, Current Research information Systems (CRIS)
dr. J.M. (Jules) van Rooij
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j.m.van.rooij rug.nl
+31 6 8152 0257
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Senior Adviser Research Policy and Institutional Research, Co-ordinator Research Assessment
M.C. (Mila) Roozen, MSc
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m.c.roozen rug.nl
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With Herpetology in the center, I have a background in infectious diseases, microbiology, genetics, transcriptomics, and developmental biology.
J.I. (Joana) Sabino Pinto, PhD
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j.i.sabino.pinto rug.nl
+31 50 36 32378
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I have spent five years in the field of neuroscience following my research interest in seeking to understand neurodegeneration and maladaptations while studying the effect of social context in this process.  My current research focuses on unravelling the interplay between sociability and social exposure on sleep and its resultant effect on cognition.
A. (Adithya) Sarma
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adithya.sarma rug.nl
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PhD student
Field / Discipline
dr. M.A. Schenkel
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m.a.schenkel rug.nl
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I am interested in speciation (how species form) and work at the interface between microevolutionary theory (what are the mechanisms within populations that promote divergence?) and macroevolutionary theory (what explains the long-term patterns of clade diversification?), with a particular focus on understanding macroevolution in terms of microevolutionary dynamics.
R. (Raphaël) Scherrer
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r.scherrer rug.nl
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PhD candidate
Field / Discipline
F.J.D. (Frigg) Speelman
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f.j.d.speelman rug.nl
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PhD student
Field / Discipline
Biological Anthropology
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p.storm rug.nl
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Researcher
Field / Discipline
fertility outcomes; data science in the social sciences; simulation; R; visualisation; human behavioural ecology; biosocial approach; height
G. (Gert) Stulp, Dr
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g.stulp rug.nl
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Associate professor sociology
M. (Marcos) Suarez Menendez
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m.suarez.menendez rug.nl
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PhD student
Life-history
Ageing
Telomeres
DNA methylation
Urban ecology
J.O. (Joanna) Sudyka, PhD
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j.o.sudyka rug.nl
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Postdoctoral researcher
Field / Discipline
R programming
Python programming
Bioinformatics
Epigenetics
M. (Marianthi) Tangili
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m.tangili rug.nl
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PhD student
Field / Discipline
Animal Ecology, Physiological Ecology, Wild Immunology
prof. dr. B.I. (Irene) Tieleman
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b.i.tieleman rug.nl
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Professor and Rosalind Franklin fellow
Experimental ecology
dr. M. (Monika) Trienens
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m.trienens rug.nl
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Fieldwork, observations, bird counts, designing field experiments, programming (VBA), design and maintenance of databases, organization, maintenance of fieldequipment.
drs. R. (Richard) Ubels
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r.ubels rug.nl
+31 6 3192 1436
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Education / Research Assistant
Telomeres, life history evolution, ageing.
prof. dr. S. (Simon) Verhulst
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s.verhulst rug.nl
+50 .363 2059
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Professor of the Evolutionary Biology of Ageing
dr. S. (Sander) Visser
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sander.visser rug.nl
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The group investigates ecological and evolutionary processes in (infectious) microbial communities. We aim to understand the genotype-phenotype-fitness relationships within (evolving) communities, and aim to elucidate the ecological drivers of evolution. 
We study these eco-evolutionary processes using molecular biological tools, by performing phenotypic and growth measurements, and modeling.
By unveiling the fundamental ecological and evolutionary microbial processes in infectious disease, we hope to improve and contribute to strategies that can alleviate infectious diseases and limit the spread of antibiotic resistance.
dr. ir. M.G.J. (Marjon) de Vos
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m.g.j.de.vos rug.nl
+31 6 3192 1482
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Assistant Professor
A. (Anna) Voulgari Kokota, PhD
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a.voulgari.kokota rug.nl
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Y. (Yuqi) Wang
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yuqi.wang rug.nl
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PhD student
Theoretical Biology; Behaviour, Ecology, Evolution; Evolutionary Game Theory; Dynamical Systems; Cultural Evolution; Evolutionary Systems Biology.
Ecological and evolutionary genomics
Host-parasite interactions
Innate immunity in insects

prof. dr. B. (Bregje) Wertheim
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b.wertheim rug.nl
+31 50 36 39039
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Professor & Rosalind Franklin Fellow - Evolutionary biology of ecological interactions
E. (Elodie) Wilwert, PhD
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e.wilwert rug.nl
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Field / Discipline
S. Xie
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s.xie rug.nl
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Field / Discipline
E.A. (Euan) Young, MSc
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e.a.young rug.nl
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Field / Discipline
Populatiegenetica, bioinformatica, moleculaire ecologie, kwantitatieve ecologie, mariene vertebraten
dr. J.P. (Jurjan) van der Zee
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j.p.van.der.zee rug.nl
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