08:00 | VR Univ.Prof. Mag. Dr. Christian Obinger
Welcome and introduction
08:05 - 08:35 | Dr. Lara BAPTISTA
Ecological Interactions and Dynamics of Invertebrates Across Aquatic Environments
08:35 – 09:05 | Dr. Paige BYERLY
Using Population Genomics to Inform Conservation of Endangered Wildlife Species
09:05 - 09:35 | Dr. Manuel CARDOSO CURTO
From Genes to Landscapes: Integrating eDNA and Genomics to Tackle Major Biodiversity Challenges
09:35 – 09:45 | Break
09:45 - 10:15 | Dr. Ida HARTVIG
Advancing Plant Evolutionary Ecology and Biodiversity Conservation: Integrating Population Genomics, Microbiomes, and eDNA Approaches
10:15 - 10:45 | Dr. Andreas HÄRER
Invisible Diversity: Microbial Life in Aquatic Ecosystems and Its Role in Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation
10:45 - 11:15 | Dr. Sozos MICHAELIDES
Decoding Biodiversity: Genetics in Ecology, Evolution and Conservation
Presentations will be in English (20 minutes presentation, 10 minutes discussion).
Chair: Assoc.Prof. DI Dr. Ursula NOPP-MAYR, Head of the Department of Ecosystem Management, Climate and Biodiversity
Head of the selection committee: Univ.Prof. Mag. Dr. Christian Obinger, Vice Rector for Research and Innovation
All details can be found in the PDF below