Leibniz-IZW-Seminare
Das Leibniz-Institut für Zoo-und Wildtierforschung veranstaltet regelmäßig wissenschaftliche Vorträge zu verschiedenen Themen, in denen eingeladene Rednerinnen und Redner oder IZW-Wissenschaftlerinnen und IZW-Wissenschaftler ihre Arbeit in Form eines Vortrags vorstellen. Die kostenfreien Veranstaltungen finden im Hörsaal des IZW statt und werden auch live per Video übertragen.
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Kommende Veranstaltungen
10.09.26, 11 Uhr
Dr. Laura Bertola (National Centre for Biological Sciences, Bangalore, India)
Harnessing genomic resources for informing conservation decisions
With the continued decline in sequencing costs, genomic data are becoming increasingly accessible for non-model species, creating new opportunities to integrate evolutionary and genetic information into wildlife conservation. Here, I will present two complementary approaches for translating genomic resources into conservation decision-making, ranging from whole-genome analyses to scalable targeted genomic tools.
First, we use whole-genome data to investigate the genomic factors underlying population persistence and resilience. Small and isolated populations are generally considered more vulnerable to extinction because of the loss of genetic diversity, increased inbreeding and accumulation of deleterious variation, alongside non-genetic threats. Conservation interventions such as genetic rescue can help alleviate some of these genetic risks. However, decisions about genetic rescue require balancing multiple and potentially opposing aspects of genomic variation, including overall diversity, local adaptation and mutation load. We propose a framework for evaluating the suitability of potential source populations across these three dimensions and illustrate its application using a real-world example: the pseudomelanistic tigers of Similipal.
Second, we explore how existing genomic resources can be translated into pragmatic, more cost-effective datasets for large-scale conservation applications. Species-specific SNP panels can enable the analysis of large numbers of samples, including low-quality or degraded DNA, while retaining information relevant to key conservation questions. Such datasets can establish genomic baselines for monitoring changes in genetic diversity, prioritising populations for conservation investment, informing translocations, supporting wildlife forensic investigations, and optimising the retention of genetic diversity in captive breeding programmes. We illustrate these applications through several ongoing projects using a lion-specific SNP panel.
As genomic resources become increasingly available for non-model species, translating these resources into practical tools offers new opportunities to integrate evolutionary information into on-the-ground conservation. By combining comprehensive whole-genome approaches with scalable targeted genomic tools, we aim to support researchers, conservation practitioners and policy-makers in assessing population vulnerability, monitoring genetic diversity and making better-informed decisions for wildlife management.
30.09.26, 13 Uhr
Dr. Joseph Durant (Netherlands Institute of Ecology)
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07.10.26, 13 Uhr
Dr. Robert Koban (QIAGEN GmbH)
Digital PCR with Nanoplates: dPCR as easy as qPCR – seminar including instrument demonstration
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14.10.26, 13 Uhr
Dr. Smadar Tal (Hebrew University of Jerusalem)
From Dam to Neonate: Microbial, Metabolic, and Functional Pathways Shaping Early-Life Development in Dogs
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18.11.26, 13 Uhr
Marlène Gamelon (French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS))
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16.12.26, 13 Uhr
Prof. Maria-Jesús Sánchez Calabuig (Complutense University of Madrid)
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Letztes Update: 27.08.26