Agnieszka Kloch
Agnieszka Kloch is a research geneticist on the Faculty of Biology at the University of Warsaw. Her main research interests are host-parasite co-evolution with a focus on the role of parasites in shaping host genetic variance, and the role of small, free-living mammals in spreading diseases. Professor Kloch is interested in applying new molecular methods in ecology and do it by active collaborate on several projects focused on population and conservation genetics of mammals and birds. Now, she is involved in the project of conservation of the endangered black grouse and try to identify threats to this species in the Tatra mountains.
Robert Moss
Professionally, Robert Moss was associated with the Institute of Terrestrial Ecology in Scoltand for many years. In research work, he focused on biology and conservation of local grouse species. His scientific interests broadly encompasses the effects of climate changes, habitat loss, predators, pests, disease and food shortages on grouse condition and abundance. As co-author of the book entitled Grouse: The Natural History of British and Irish Species, he offers a fascinating insight into the natural history and biology of these birds, including aspects of their behavior, the historical relevance of their names, the reasons behind population fluctuations and international conservation efforts.
Sara Oyler-McCance
Dr. Sara J. Oyler-McCance is a research geneticist with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) at the Fort Collins Science Center (FORT). She applies genetic and genomic technologies to address a conservation issues facing the management of wildlife animals resources, including sage-grouse populations. Her scientific activity provides information to assess taxonomic boundaries, identify unique or genetically depauperate populations, estimate population size or survival rates, develop management or recovery plans, breed wildlife in captivity, relocate wildlife from one location to another, and assess the effects of environmental change.
Gail Patricelli
Gail L. Patricelli is a Professor in the Department Evolution and Ecology at the University of California. Her research interests broadly encompass behavioral ecology, bioacoustics and conservation in birds, with a focus on understanding the diversity and complexity in animals signals. Professor Patricelli’s scientific projects address breeding behaviors, sexual selection, acoustic communication, and the effects of noise pollution on sage-grouse and other wildlife.
Robert Rutkowski
Robert Rutkowski is an Associate Professor at the Polish Academy of Science. He applies genetics as a tool in active protection of endangered animal species. In the area of his interest is also population genetics of urban populations of wild animal species, as well as population genetics and phylogeography of forest grouse and birds of prey in Poland.
Ilse Storch
Ilse Storch is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Wildlife Ecology and Management at the University of Freiburg. Her scientific work focusses on the role of the spatial structure and human use of habitats for wildlife populations and communities, as well as the development of concepts for the integration of human land use interests and the conservation of wildlife and biodiversity. The effects of anthropogenic habitat fragmentation on wildlife individuals, populations, and communities and their implications for conservation are the major focus of Professor Storch’s team work. They mission is to contribute to a sound scientific basis for the conservation and sustainable management of wildlife and its habitats.
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