Linda Laikre Professor

I am a population geneticist with a research interest in understanding microevolutionary processes that govern rates of loss of genetic diversity, how such processes are affected by human induced activities, and what can be done to assure long term survival and adaptive potential of populations through retention of genetic biodiversity. I use a variety of species to address conservation genetic issues including brown trout (Salmo trutta), wolf (Canis lupus), salmon (Salmo salar), pike (Esox lucius), moose (Alces alces), herring (Clupea harengus), dog (Canis familiaris) and Arctic char (Salvelinus alpinus). Research approaches include empirical data analyses, theoretical modelling, computer simulations, and multidisciplinary efforts.

Teaching
I am Director of Studies in Population Genetics. I teach a variety of courses from introductory to advanced level.

Outreach
I take a strong interest in communicating research results and scientific knowledge to the society in general as well as to separte stakeholder groups.

Research
Research in the group has addressed a broad range of population and conservation genetics over several decades. Focus of current research projects include:

• Monitoring of genetic diversity 
• Effective population size of metapopulations
• Bridging the conservation genetics gap