معرفی
Dr. Martin Fischer is a Lecturer at the Department of Environmental Systems Science, ETH Zurich, Switzerland. He holds a PhD from the University of Bern and has extensive postdoctoral experience at ETH Zurich. His primary affiliation is with the Institute of Integrative Biology, focusing on evolutionary genetics and conservation biology.
Education:
- PhD in Computational and Molecular Population Genetics (2010), University of Bern
- MSc in Biology (2003), University of Bern
- BSc in Biology (2001), University of Bern
Research Interests:
Dr. Fischer’s work bridges empirical, experimental, and computational approaches to study genetic diversity dynamics. Key areas include:
- Monitoring genetic diversity in Swiss ecosystems (GenDiv project)
- Evolutionary genomics of Silene acaulis and Brassicaceae species
- Adaptation to climate change and anthropogenic impacts
- Development of non-destructive DNA extraction methods for historical specimens
- Policy integration of genetic diversity indicators (EU Nature Restoration Law)
Publications Overview:
Recent work emphasizes genomic approaches to conservation, including climate-driven adaptation mechanisms and policy applications of genetic monitoring.
Awards & Grants:
No awards explicitly listed, but active in securing research funding for genetic monitoring initiatives.
Advising & Teams:
Leads the GenDiv project and collaborates with international teams on biodiversity policy and genomic tools. Organizes the Bioinformatics for Adaptation Genomics (B@G) Winter School.
Labs/Teams:
Associated with the Plant Ecological Genetics Lab at ETH Zurich, focusing on evolutionary and conservation genomics.
