Franck Dedeine

Franck Dedeine is a Researcher at the University of Tours, affiliated with the Department of Animal Biology and Genetics within the Faculty of Sciences and Techniques. He is part of the UMR CNRS 7261 - Research Institute on Insect Biology (IRBI). His research focuses on evolutionary ecology, population genetics, and conservation biology, particularly exploring host-symbiont interactions, reproductive systems diversity, and the genetic basis of invasive species' success.

His work uses subterranean termites (e.g., Reticulitermes species) as model organisms to investigate reproductive system variations and microbiota symbiotic dynamics. Key research themes include understanding the eco-evolutionary origins of biological variations and the role of microbial symbionts in host adaptation and ecological specialization.

Publications highlight studies on termite invasion dynamics, microbial symbiosis impacts, and genomic approaches to classification. His work bridges evolutionary biology, genomics, and ecology, with a focus on insect-microbiome interactions and invasive species biology.

Dr. Dedeine collaborates on projects addressing termite phylogeography, metagenomic analysis, and the genetic mechanisms underlying ecological adaptation. His research contributes to both fundamental understanding of symbiosis and applied insights into invasive species management.