جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Hannah L. Owensمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Evolutionary Biology
• Macroecology
• Biogeography
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Hannah L. Owens is an Assistant Professor at the Center for Mountain Biodiversity within the Biodiversity Section of the Globe Institute at the University of Copenhagen. Her work focuses on evolutionary macroecology, integrating biogeography, phylogenetics, and climate change science to understand broad-scale biodiversity patterns across diverse taxonomic groups. Dr. Owens' research spans multiple organisms including fishes, butterflies, birds, plants, frogs, triatomine bugs, and various parasites. She has developed expertise in assembling large datasets from natural history collections and community science observations, with a particular emphasis on creating computational tools for repeatable and transparent geographic data analysis. Her research interests center around understanding how macroevolutionary and macroecological processes interact to generate biodiversity patterns. She is particularly interested in phylogenetic relationships, species distribution modeling, and the impacts of climate change on biodiversity across spatial and temporal scales. Her methodological approach combines large-scale data assembly with innovative analytical frameworks to uncover fundamental patterns in biodiversity. Analysis of her recent publications shows a strong focus on phylogenomic studies of diverse organisms (particularly butterflies and birds), methodological advances in species distribution modeling, and promoting open science practices in ecology and evolution. Her work often involves large international collaborations addressing fundamental questions in biodiversity science. Research Approach: Integration of macroevolutionary and macroecological perspectives Methodological Focus: Development of tools for transparent, repeatable geographic data analysis Taxonomic Expertise: Broad experience across multiple organism groups with fishes as primary focus Dr. Owens maintains an active research program with publications in high-impact journals including Nature Ecology and Evolution, demonstrating her significant contributions to understanding biodiversity patterns and processes. Her work bridges theoretical evolutionary biology with practical applications for conservation and environmental management.

• Chromosomal Instability
• Cancer Biology
• Genome Evolution
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Valentine Rosine Francoise Comaills is a Research Fellow leading the Cellular Plasticity and Diseases research group in the Department of Cell Biology at the University of Seville. She currently directs two major research projects: 'Origin of chromosomal instability in inflammation-induced pancreatic cancer' (PRDSE258807MEND) and 'Chromosomal instability during the Epithelium-Mesenchyme Transition' (PID2022-136786OA-I00). Her research program centers on chromosomal instability as a driver of cancer evolution, with investigations spanning nuclear envelope integrity, DNA damage response, and epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition mechanisms. She examines how these processes contribute to breast and pancreatic cancer progression, metastasis, and therapeutic resistance through molecular and genomic approaches. Her work bridges fundamental genome biology with clinical cancer applications. Dr. Comaills maintains an active publication record in high-impact journals including Science, Nature Communications, and PNAS. Analysis of her recent publications (2020-2025) reveals consistent thematic focus on chromosomal instability mechanisms, with increasing emphasis on therapeutic implications and evolutionary perspectives in cancer genomics. Her interdisciplinary work connects molecular cell biology with evolutionary theory. Her current research funding includes: R&D&I Project: Origin of chromosomal instability in inflammation-induced pancreatic cancer (PRDSE258807MEND) Chromosomal instability during the Epithelium-Mesenchyme Transition (PID2022-136786OA-I00) The Cellular Plasticity and Diseases research group operates at the intersection of cancer biology and genome evolution, utilizing advanced molecular techniques to investigate how chromosomal instability arises during cellular plasticity events and drives disease progression. The group's work has significant implications for understanding cancer heterogeneity and developing novel therapeutic strategies.

• Evolutionary Developmental Biology
• Skeletal Development
• Vertebrate Embryogenesis
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Mélanie Debiais-Thibaud is a Professor at the University of Montpellier's Faculty of Sciences, where she co-directs the Department of Biology-Ecology. She is an active member of the Macroevolution and Development Team and the EXAAQT Shared Platform – Aquatic Animal Experimentation , focusing on vertebrate skeletal evolution. Her research explores evolutionary developmental biology (Evo-Devo) through the lens of shark embryogenesis. Key investigations include: Genomic and cellular mechanisms behind skeletal tissue diversity Morphogenetic processes in the small-spotted catshark ( Scyliorhinus canicula ) Evolutionary origins of vertebrate skeletal systems dating back 450 million years Her work is characterized by keywords: EvoDevo, Shark, Skeleton, Morphogenesis . She teaches core courses in embryology, genetics, and zoology across undergraduate and graduate programs. In administrative roles, she co-directs the Biology-Ecology teaching department and contributes to the EXAAQT aquaculture platform's steering committee.

Andrew Helmstetterمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Phylogenetics
• Macroevolution
• Population Genetics
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Andrew Helmstetter is a Non-permanent Researcher at the Institute of Evolutionary Science of Montpellier (ISEM), part of the University of Montpellier, where he works in the Evolution and Demography Team. His research examines the origins of plant diversity through phylogenetics, macroevolutionary models, and genomic approaches. Helmstetter's work spans: Evolution of plant breeding systems and reproductive strategies Climate change impacts on tropical forests Conservation genomics of endangered species Real-time DNA sequencing for species identification Speciation mechanisms in diverse plant groups He actively collaborates with international teams including researchers from Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, French biodiversity institutes, and African conservation initiatives.

• Mammalian Evolution
• Fossil Data Analysis
• Artiodactyls
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Fabrice Lihoreau is a Professor at the University of Montpellier and a key member of the Paleontology Team at the Institute of Evolutionary Sciences of Montpellier (ISEM). His research leverages fossil data to study mammalian evolution, with specialization in artiodactyls, phylogeny, and macroevolutionary patterns. Research Focus: He employs comparative anatomy, paleobiological analysis, and fieldwork (Africa/Europe) to investigate: Origin and diversification of hippopotamids Paraphyly of anthracotheres Artiodactyl radiation during Eocene hyperthermal events Teaching: He lectures on metazoan diversity, anatomy, and macroevolution. He co-developed the BEE Master’s in paleontology—a rare French program training students in fossil analysis and evolutionary theory. Affiliations: His work is anchored at ISEM, a multidisciplinary institute (partnering with CNRS, IRD, EPHE, CIRAD, INRAP) dedicated to biodiversity and evolutionary research.