prof. dr. J.C. Billeter

Dr. Jean-Christophe Billeter
Research:
Neurogenetics of social and sexual behavior in Drosophila melanogaster
Expertise:
Neurogenetics, Sex Determination, Social and sexual Behavior, Drosophila melanogaster, Chemosensory Systems, Pheromones, Cuticular Hydrocarbons.
Degrees:
1997 Biology, Bachelor, University of Geneva.
1999 Biology, Master, University of Geneva.
2003 PhD, University of Glasgow.
Scientific Career:
2011- University of Groningen, Netherlands.
Topic : Neurogenetics of social behaviour.
2007-10 University of Toronto, Canada, with Dr. Joel D. Levine.
Topic: Olfactory and neural pathways underlying social experience in Drosophila melanogaster.
2003-06 University of Glasgow, United Kingdom, with Dr. Stephen F. Goodwin.
Topic: Neuroanatomical and functional analysis of neurons controlling male sexual behavior in Drosophila.
1999-2003 University of Glasgow, United Kingdom, with Dr. Stephen F. Goodwin.
Topic: Targeting fruitless neurons: neurogenetic dissection of male sexual behaviour in Drosophila.
1997-98 Brandeis University, USA with Prof. Jeffrey C. Hall
Topic : Generation of Gal4-UAS transgenes to study the function of the fruitless gene in Drosophila.
Society Membership:
Nederlandse vereniging voor Gedragbiologie (Dutch Behavioral Biology Society).
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