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Dr. Kenneth De Baets is a Professor of Evolutionary Paleobiology at the University of Warsaw’s Faculty of Biology, leading the PARADIVE research team. His work focuses on macroecology, biotic interactions, and biomineralization, particularly exploring how climate and parasitism influence evolutionary and ecological patterns. He holds a PhD from the University of Zurich (2012) and has held positions at the University of Bristol and Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nürnberg. His research integrates fossil records with molecular biology and quantitative methods to study marine invertebrate diversity, parasite-host dynamics, and environmental change impacts. Key projects include the IDUB-funded PARADIVE initiative and DFG grant on hyperthermal event effects. He advises students on topics like body size dynamics, experimental taphonomy, and geometric morphometrics. His lab, Macropal, emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to understand biodiversity and Earth system interactions.

• Macroecology
• Biotic Interactions
• Biomineralization
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Dr. Karina Vanadzina is a researcher affiliated with the University of Warsaw, specializing in evolutionary biology, parasitology, and paleontology. Her work integrates climate change impacts, phylogenetic comparative methods, and the macroecology of parental care in vertebrates. She has contributed to projects such as the PARADIVE initiative as a co-investigator, focusing on parasitism and environmental change, and led studies on passerine bird nesting behaviors through grants like the Systematics Research Fund. Her research spans fossil analysis, avian ecology, and developmental plasticity in foraminifera. Vanadzina collaborates internationally, evidenced by her roles in UK-based grants and co-authorships with institutions globally. Her publications explore topics ranging from Platyhelminthes evolution using fossil-molecular comparisons to global drivers shaping avian nesting strategies. She holds an ORCID profile and is contactable at k.vanadzina@uw.edu.pl. Projects: PARADIVE (co-investigator): Studies parasitism, biodiversity, and environmental change. Evolution of parental care in freshwater fish (co-investigator). Completed projects: Global cup nest size drivers (principal investigator), spawning in freshwater fishes (principal investigator), and marine fish parental care (co-investigator). Research Focus: Combines evolutionary mechanisms with ecological contexts, particularly in vertebrates and microfossils. Uses phylogenetic tools to trace evolutionary paths and assess climate impacts on species interactions and morphological adaptations.

• Evolutionary Biology
• Parasitology
• Climate Change Biology
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