Genomics of inbreeding depression, senescence and mitochondrial performance

Double degree PhD project (co-supervised by David Richardson & Simon Griffith)

Inbreeding depression is a major problem in small and isolated populations, which translates to reduced fitness and survival. Sergio will explore the links between inbreeding depression, senescence and mitochondrial performance in the Seychelles warblers and captive species in Australia at the genomic level. His research might shed light not only to what mechanisms might drive senescence in birds, but also contribute to the overarching knowledge about the implications of inbreeding depression.