Visiting PhD student Research at the Highlander LabMain topicInfluence of environment and genotype on the coloration of Carniolan honey bee and use of coloration as a selection criterion in a breeding programme.GoalsEcophysiological experiment and development of a tool for quantifying abdominal colorationCorrelating introgression of Italian honey bee to Carniolan honey bee on genome level with abdominal colorationSimulation of a breeding programme with regard to abdominal coloration as a sign of subspecies hybridisationBackgroundI have a master's degree in veterinary medicine, and with my PhD project I am on a way to become a geneticist. Specific InterestsHoney bee breeding programmesHoney bee quantitative geneticsSimulations Programming language and softwareBeginner in RHobbies and personal interestsI love cycling and other outdoor sports. I am also a beekeeper and love gardening.Relevant links ORCID LinkedIn This article was published on 2024-09-02