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Welcome
We are interested in the evolution and ecology of insects and bacterial resistance evolution. This encompasses the evolution of insect immunity, antimicrobial peptides, insect-microbe interactions and the evolution of complete metamorphosis.
Our group collaborates closely with the labs of Dino McMahon and Sophie Armitage. We are part of the DFG-funded research consortium FOR 5026 InsectInfect.
On campus we are involved in the project on biodiversity preservation.
We are also members of the ZIBI Interdisciplinary Center of Infection Biology and Immunity and the Berlin Brandenburg Institute of Advanced Biodiversity Research.