2,256 search results for “conservation biology” in the Public website
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Herman Spaink
Science
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Systems diagnosis in chronic disease: prediction and evaluation
Promotor: J. van der Greef, T. Hankemeier; Co-promotor: H.A. van Wietmarschen
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From methanol to medicine – Sustainable microbial production of polyketide antibiotics
Can the pink-pigmented microbe Methylobacterium extorquens be genetically engineered to convert the sustainable raw material methanol into antibiotics?
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Metabolic signatures in nutrition and health: short-term diet response, sexual dimorphism and hormone chronobiology
The power of personalized nutrition lies in being able to conduct clinical research on healthy people while capturing metabolic markers sensitive to the impact of environmental and metabolic stressors (e.g. diet, changing sex hormones and the menstrual cycle).
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Ariane Briegel
Science
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CANCELLED | In the Spotlight - Biology Seminars Leiden
Lecture
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The Mermaid and the Lion King - Essays in honour of Hans H. de Iongh.
This liber amicorum is a tribute to Prof. dr. ir. Hans H. de Iongh, associate professsor at the Institute of Environmental Sciences (CML) of Leiden University and guest professor at the University of Antwerp, on the occasion of his retirement on 27 October 2016.
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Influenza T-cell epitope-loaded virosomes adjuvanted with CpG as a potential influenza vaccine
Influenza CD8(+) T-cell epitopes are conserved amongst influenza strains and can be recognized by influenza-specific cytotoxic T-cells (CTLs), which can rapidly clear infected cells. An influenza peptide vaccine that elicits these CTLs would therefore be an alternative to current influenza vaccines,…
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Understanding the ecology of the Bornean Pygmy Elephant (Elephas maximus borneensis) in the Sebuku Forest, Nunukan District, North Kalimantan
What is movements and corridors of the Bornean pygmy elephant in Sebuku forest? What is the nature of human-elephant conflict in Nunukan District in time and space? What are the diets of the Bornean elephants related to crop raiding?
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In the Spotlight - Biology Seminars Leiden [cancelled]
Lecture
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MOOC ‘Evolution Today’
Evolution is all around you every day. This is the message of a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) of Leiden University and Naturalis that is offered free of charge to anyone interested.
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Arnold Tukker named Chair of Industrial Ecology and Director of the Institute of Environmental Sciences
Prof. dr. Arnold Tukker will be appointed on 1 October 2013 as Chair of Industrial Ecology at the Faculty of Science of Leiden University. He will work at the Institute of Environmental Sciences (CML), and also become the new director of this institute.
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Bird behaviour and environmental health in the context of anthropogenic threats to wildlife and nature in China
We study the link between the acoustic, behavioral and physiological health of birds and prominent pollution factors. We aim to explore causation through experimental studies on detrimental factors like traffic noise, particulate matter and chemical toxins. Our primary target is scientific progress…
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This is what you want to know about the new directors of education Biology as a student
From 1 October onwards, Dennis Claessen and Marcel Schaaf will be the new directors of education of Biology. They will replace Han de Winde. Schaaf will be responsible for the bachelor, while Claessen will mainly focus on the master tracks of Biology. We gave students and the education office the change…
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Hybrid zone dynamics in amphibians
Hybrid zones occur where two species meet and produce offspring (hybrids). Typically, hybrids show a considerable reduction in fitness. In this thesis two hybrid zones are treated.
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PhD student pesticide impacts on biodiversity (0.8-1.0 fte)
Science, Institute of Environmental Sciences (CML)
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Biology student Sander van Zon: ‘We can still learn so much more about lichens’
Lichens enthusiast Sander van Zon was eager to use his knowledge for his internship. He wrote an excellent thesis on lichens’ biodiversity in the city, of which his first scientific publication will appear soon. With it, he is nominated for the Leiden Science Young Talent Award 2022.
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ZF-HEALTH - Zebrafish Regulomics for Human Health
How can zebrafish research help understanding human diseases?
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The restorations of the Comité de Conservation des Monuments de l'Art Arabe in Egypt: "conservation" or "reinvention" of monuments?
PhD defence
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Tom van der Wel
Science
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Chao Du
Science
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Pingtao Ding
Science
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About the programme
The Biology programme offers 4 research-oriented specialisations corresponding with the research themes within the three institutes involved. You can choose a more practical-oriented specialisation if you would like to combine Biology with education, management business, or science communication.
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Management Team
The IBL management team consists of the Director of the Institute, the Director of Education, the Coordinator Microbial Sciences, the Coordinator Plant Sciences, the Coordinator Animal Sciences, the Institute Manager and the Management Assistant.
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Education Office
The IBL Education Office consists of:
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Education
Education in Environmental Biology
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Zebra finches discriminate wit from wet
Can Zebra finches learn to distinguish two very similar Dutch words? Research by behavioral biologist Verena Ohms proved that they can identify 'wit' and 'wet'. Ohms published her findings in
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Restoration of ditch bank plant diversity : the interaction between spatiotemporal patterns and agri-environmental management
Promotor: G.R. de Snoo, Co-promotor: C.J.M. Musters
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Blog-posts
The curators and conservator share fascinating stories about physical objects from the Special Collections through regular blog posts.
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First Person #1 by Judith van IJken
First Person #1 is an exhibition of two photographic projects by Judith van IJken, photographer, lecturer and PhD candidate at ACPA, Leiden University.
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Human Remains in Museum Collections: Conservation, Ethics and Restitution
Conference
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Institute Council
The Institute Council (Instituutsraad - IR) consists of scientists, lecturers, technical support staff and PhD- or MSc-students, all from the IBL. They gather biannually to discuss policies, strategies and other institute matters that may concern any person working or studying at the IBL. These matters…
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IBL Office
The IBL-office welcomes you and will be able to answer all your questions regarding general information, administrative issues, or redirections towards IBL subdivisions and people.
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Admission requirements
To be eligible for Biology at Leiden University, you must meet the following admission requirements.
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Admission requirements
To be eligible for Biology and Business Studies at Leiden University, you must meet the following admission requirements.
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Admission requirements
To be eligible for Biology and Science Communication and Society at Leiden University, you must meet the following admission requirements.
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Admission requirements
To be eligible for Molecular, Cellular and Organismal Biology at Leiden University, you must meet the following admission requirements.
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Admission requirements
To be eligible for Biology and Education at Leiden University, you must meet the following admission requirements.
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Admission requirements
To be eligible for Evolutionary Biology at Leiden University, you must meet the following admission requirements.
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About
The Institute of Biology Leiden (IBL) is an internationally oriented institute for research and education in biology. We are part of the Faculty of Science at Leiden University.
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Admission requirements
To be eligible for Biodiversity and Sustainability at Leiden University, you must meet the following admission requirements.
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Admission requirements
To be eligible for Molecular Genetics and Biotechnology at Leiden University, you must meet the following admission requirements.
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Graduation ceremony MSc Biology
Festival
- Graduation ceremony MSc Biology
- Graduation ceremony MSc Biology
- Graduation ceremony MSc Biology
- Graduation ceremony MSc Biology
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Graduation ceremony MSc Biology
Festival
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About the programme
The Biology and Education specialisation consists of 120 European Credit Transfer System (EC) points and consists of a Biology component (60 EC) and an education component (60 EC).
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IBL PhD and PostDoc Association (IPPA)
The IBL PhD and PostDoc Association (IPPA) aims to provide an interaction platform for PhDs and PostDocs working at the Institute of Biology Leiden. IPPA organizes approximately four social events each year that include free drinks and food, to integrate the PhDs and PostDocs from different research…