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Paul R. Johnston is a postdoctoral research associate at Freie Universität Berlin and the Leibniz Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Fisheries (Leibniz IGB) since 2011. His research focuses on evolutionary biology, immunology, and transcriptomics in insects, particularly examining immune system responses to bacterial infections using RNA-seq techniques.
Education:
- DPhil in Biochemistry (2006-2009), University of Sussex
- BSc in Microbiology (1st Class Hons, 2002-2006), Heriot-Watt University
Johnston's work explores immune gene expression dynamics in insects like Tenebrio molitor (mealworm beetle) and carrion beetles, with a focus on temporal regulation and microbial interactions. His recent publications highlight collaborations with institutions in Germany and the UK, emphasizing genomic approaches to understanding ecological immunology.
His scientific output spans bacterial pathogenesis in Lepidoptera (diamondback moth, Manduca sexta) and Odonata (dragonflies, damselflies), with studies on immune gene expression, transcriptomic responses, and microbial ecology. These contributions intersect with fields like evolutionary biology, genomics, and entomology.
Contact: Paul.Johnston@fu-berlin.de | Personal Website
