Evolution makes application: opportunities for research and business in Kiel
Evolution makes application: opportunities for research and business in Kiel
In the city of Kiel, the transfer of evolutionary biology into various practical areas of application, such as in medicine, natural species protection and agriculture, is the focus of an important event. This annual conference offers the stage for international experts who present their findings in 15 different formats. Topics are large and diverse: from the evolutionary adaptation of pattern insects to crop protection measures in grain cultivation to the role of the genomevolution in the development of antibiotic resistance.
The meeting is not only a forum for exchange of knowledge, but also an important platform that reflects the current progress of the Kiel Cluster of Excellence for Evolutionary Research (KEC). Institutions such as the State University, the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Biology in Plön and the Geomar have come together here to create a nationwide unique research location. The aim is to translate the knowledge gained from evolutionary research and to apply them in everyday situations.
research and challenges
A central aspect of the GRK Transevo is to develop innovative evolutionary biological strategies that help to manage current social challenges. This includes the drastic environmental changes caused by human activities such as intensive agriculture and industrialization. These factors exercise enormous selection pressure on the environment and living beings, which may lead to undesirable evolutionary effects. Professor Olivia Roth, Vice Proker of the GRK, summarizes it: "We want to better understand how human influences influence the natural selection processes and what measures we can take to avoid negative consequences."
The conference enables researchers to learn from the international experts from various areas. So Dr. Sissel Jentoft from the University of Oslo her studies on the genomic foundations of the evolutionary adaptations of seafish in the context of climate change. Also Dr. Chadi Saad-Roy from the University of California in Berkeley is expected, which deals with the mathematical modeling of infectious diseases. These interdisciplinary approaches promote an in -depth understanding of complexity and dynamics of evolutionary biological processes.
professional perspectives and innovation promotion
In addition to the scientific lectures, the conference will also offer practical insights into professional opportunities beyond the academic world. On the second day of the event, representatives of companies and business promotions report promising career paths for young evolutionary biologists. Dr. Anna Canning, the founder of Atrium Environmental, will present her company, who deals with sustainable fishing. Further posts by Nele Dagefoerde and others show ways how research and business can enrich each other.With this combination of scientific discourse and economic application orientation, the team led by Professor Hinrich Schulenburg, spokesman for the GRK Transevo, not only promote the transfer of knowledge, but also encourage the young scientists to continue the relevance of their work in practice. The conference helps to bridge the gap between theory and practice and to pave the way for the next generation of evolutionary researchers.
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