Prof Mariella Herberstein
Professor at the Leibniz Institute for the Analysis of Biodiversity Change (LIB). University of Hamburg, Germany.
Mariella studies various aspects of the behavioural ecology of arachnids and insects, with a special interest in their social behaviours and ecological interactions. She heads the Centre for Taxonomy & Morphology at LIB, Hamburg.
Mariella will head our annual DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) seminar
Dr Jonathan Henshaw
Professor at the Faculty of Biology. University of Freiburg, Germany.
Jonathan's research applies analytical and simulation models to study the evolution of animal traits and behaviours, focusing on sexual selection and the dynamics of mating systems, parental care, and fertilisation strategies.
Jonathan will head a bird-watching tour for the participants
Dr Edyta Sadowska
Leading Physiological Ecology lab at Institute of Environmental Sciences. Jagiellonian University, Poland.
Edyta explores how evolution shapes the physiological and metabolic strategies that enable animals to cope with the challenges of life using diverse model organisms like zebra finches, bank voles, and tits.
Edyta will head a workshop on ethics in ecology and evolution
Dr Abderrahman Khila
Leading the Evolutionary and Developmental Genomics team at the Institute of Functional Genomics. Lyon, France.
Abderrahman investigates the role of molecular and developmental genetic processes and their interplay with selection in driving the evolution of phenotypes.
He studies water striders for this research, and utilises an array of methods from transcriptomics to epigenetics.
Abderrahman will lead our scientific writing workshop.
EMPSEB recognises the value of diversity in research, perspectives and approaches.
Past meetings have brought together researchers from a variety of backgrounds and cultures, enriching the conference with a range of global perspectives.
To further celebrate and strengthen this commitment, EMPSEB 31 will host a dedicated diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) seminar.
This session will provide a space for participants to share experiences, ask questions and discuss important issues around equitable access and diverse voices in science.
We invite you to join a leisurely field trip to the beautiful
An important skill to develop and add to their academic toolkit for PhD researchers is how to communicate their science effectively to their peers, especially with the articles
they have to regularly author. Join Dr Khila to learn the tips and tricks you need to up your scientific writing game!
Scientists in biology often face ethical dilemmas about using animals for their studies. Young researchers, like PhD students, frequently grapple with these concerns across multiple projects.
Dr Sadowska outlines and discusses the questions we need to ask ourselves and actions we must take to ensure that our contributions to science are as cruelty-free as possible!