Sylvia Gerritsma

Sylvia Gerritsma is affiliated with the University of Groningen, focusing on evolutionary and genetic mechanisms in Drosophila melanogaster, particularly regarding parasitoid resistance. Her research integrates genetics, microbiology, and population biology to understand host-parasite interactions and adaptive traits.

• PhD Thesis (2015): Explored genetic variation in parasitoid resistance across natural Drosophila populations.
• Publications highlight roles of microbiome diversity, genetic signatures of selection, and immune system components in host defense.

Research interests span evolutionary genetics, host-microbiome interactions, and the genetic basis of traits influencing survival against parasitoids. Collaborations include studies on Nasonia wasps to investigate speciation processes.