Long awaited day in the lab – we can proudly and loudly celebrate PhD defense.
In the thesis entitled “The genomics of sexual selection in the bulb mite, Rhizoglyphus robini” Sebastian explored genomic basis of sexual selection and mole morph determination. He constructed genetic map and assembled genome into chromosome scale, perform large scale evolve and resequence experiment and describe genetic architecture of the male morph using association studies. This was impressive not only for his supervisors, but also for reviewers – all of them recommend distinction! Well deserved. Congratulations Sebastian!
Ladies and Gentlemen – Dr Chmielewski!