Recent advances in sequencing technologies have enabled efficient and affordable sequencing of the complete set of genetic information, the so-called genome, of virtually any organism. During their PhD studies, Aja Noersgaard Buur Tengstedt focused on the use of genomic data to survey genetic diversity, estimate key population genetic parameters and inform conservation strategies for a wide range of species.

The new research findings contribute to the understanding of how genomic information can guide biodiversity conservation and improve management of endangered species.

The PhD study was completed at Department of Biology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Aarhus University.

This summary was prepared by the PhD student.

Time: Friday, 29 November 2024 at 1 PM.
Place: Building 1532, room 116, Lecture Theatre G1, Aarhus University, Ny Munkegade 118, 8000 Aarhus C
Title of PhD thesis: Genomics approaches to surveying genetic diversity and informing conservation strategies
Contact information: Aja Noersgaard Buur Tengstedt, e-mail: anbt@bio.au.dk, tel.: +45 21244207
Members of the assessment committee:
Dr. Christine Grossen, Department of Evolutionary Biology and Environmental Studies, University of Zurich, Switzerland
Associate Professor Rasmus Heller, Department of Biology, University of Copenhagen, Denmark
Associate Professor Philip Francis Thomsen (chair), Department of Biology, Aarhus University, Denmark
Main supervisor:
Professor Michael M. Hansen, Department of Biology, Aarhus University, Denmark
Co-supervisor:
Professor Toke T. Høye, Department of Ecoscience, Aarhus University, Denmark
Language: The PhD dissertation will be defended in English

The defence is public.
The PhD thesis is available for reading at the Graduate School of Natural Sciences/GSNS, Ny Munkegade 120, building 1521, 8000 Aarhus C