Bob Week

Dr. Bob Week is a KiTE Fellow at the Zoological Institute of Kiel University, specializing in host-microbiome interactions within evolutionary ecology and genetics. His research integrates mathematical models with biological systems to explore how microbiomes influence host adaptation and survival.

• Affiliation: Zoological Institute, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Kiel University
• Academic Rank: Research Fellow
• Email: bweek@zoologie.uni-kiel.de

Bob’s work focuses on developing theoretical frameworks to study microbiome-mediated evolution, utilizing nematodes and fruit flies as model systems. He aims to create tools applicable to human health, agriculture, and conservation.

His career spans postdoctoral research at Michigan State University and the University of Oregon, where he combined spatial population genetics with coevolutionary biology. His motto, "Failure is the key to success!", underscores his approach to scientific inquiry.

• Scientific Awards:
  • KiTE Fellow (Kiel University)

Bob’s research is supported by collaborations with empirical biologists like Brendan Bohannan and Hinrich Schulenburg, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to evolutionary questions.