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Conservation biologist & tree geneticist. How will species respond to climate? How can we optimize conservation? How to monitor biodiversity and inform policy?

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The @UChicago committee on evolutionary biology is an interdisciplinary, welcoming, diverse, high-quality #PhD program. Myself and other non academics are housed in this unique department. Consider applying! Applications due December 3.
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Thank you @NPR for fact checking the list of “woke” research compiled by @tedcruz. As NPR shows, research funded by @NSF advances USA science & technology, builds communities & inspires curiosity. It’s why we are a scientific powerhouse globally. THANK YOU
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@AIBSbiology @AlexandreAlei20 Thanks for sharing!
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RT @AIBSbiology: In #BioScience: @seanmhoban @AlexandreAlei20 & others provides an overview of how BSAPs can incorporate species’ genetic d…
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RT @SciPhilOrg: The Simons Foundation @SimonsFdn Triangle Program is seeking 15 collaborative teams — each composed of an artist, a scienti…
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Wow, fantastic pickup by news outlets and social media for this recent conservation genetics paper! Led by @RobsShaw @CEGrueber and many colleagues
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A new global meta-analysis published in the journal Nature has shown that genetic diversity is being lost worldwide, but conservation action can help save genetic diversity. Read more & access the paper for free here. Also @guardian
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The @NITMB_Chicago math biology institute welcome proposals at the intersection of these fields, for two year funded projects: #synthesis @ucsb_nceas @NIMBioS @sesync
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Linda laikre reminded us that today we celebrate five years since the genetic indicators were born via a @gbike_cost workshop. Here’s to five more years of improving and supporting them! @CoalitionConGen @GEOBON_org @congenetics 🧬
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For those interested in biodiversity, plants and @UNBiodiversity, the @mobotgarden will be hosting a conference on the Global Strategy for Plant Conservation in March:
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Enjoyed catching up on the Nordic conference on genetic resources. Topics include COP16, pre breeding, genetics for pest & disease resistance, ash dieback, DSI and climate change. Recordings are free to all. and thanks @NordGen
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The @SCBNorthAmerica is hosting lots of webinars and career training events this spring!
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I am grateful to have been a guest on the @IPBES podcast, Nature Insight. Thank you @BritGarner for a really enjoyable interview. Great editing & analogies. Helping everyone understand how genetic diversity helps nature adapt and thrive. W/ @LauraDBertola
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Thanks to more than a dozen botanic gardens, and several state wildlife agencies, and NGOs who helped with this effort
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RT @IPBES: 🌳 Nature Insight podcast is back! 🎙️ Beyond species & ecosystems lies a vital layer of #biodiversity: genetic diversity. In Ep…
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The @MortonArboretum Summer 2025, @NSF funded Research Experience for Undergraduates program is open for applications! Apply soon, don't wait till last minute!
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RT @IPBES: 🐾 Discover the 'hidden layer' - the least well-known of the 3 types of biodiversity. 🐾 What is genetic diversity & why is it so…
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RT @FORGENIUS_EU: 🛠️Discover how innovative tools are transforming #climate & #forest #monitoring & get insights into Genetic Conservation…
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RT @sse_evolution: Applications due Jan. 20 for our Undergraduate Diversity at Evolution program! Are you an undergrad interested in ecolog…
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Antwerp Zoo is hiring a 2-year, half-time Social Scientist/ Science Communication in a @BiodiversaPlus funded, conservation focused, project ‘Genetic Indicators for NAture Monitoring’ (GINAMO) Please RT @sse_evolution @Society4ConBio @ESA_org @GEOBON_org
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