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Jasmine Tschan is a dedicated student specializing in conservation genetics at ETH Zurich. She employs genomic information to safeguard and conserve species, focusing on mitigating biodiversity loss. Her past work includes assessing the effects of human-mediated direct seeding on the dry meadow plant species Dianthus carthusianorum, utilizing integrated genomic resources such as ddRAD and whole genome re-sequencing data. This project functions as a pilot study aimed at monitoring genetic diversity in Switzerland, in collaboration with the Federal Office for the Environment. Currently, she is evaluating effective population sizes and adaptive capacity for 52 species in Switzerland, targeting the assessment of country-specific Genetic Diversity Indicators as outlined in the Global Biodiversity Framework of the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity. Her academic journey encompasses a Master's degree in Environmental Sciences with a specialization in Ecology and Evolution and a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Sciences with a specialization in Forest Landscape, both from ETH Zurich.
Institute of Integrative Biology • ETH Zurich, Switzerland
Assisted in research projects related to conservation genetics.
Natural History Museum Chur • Switzerland
Involved in teaching and exhibitions.
Danau Girang Field Centre • Sabah, Malaysia
Focused on nature conservation and eco-tourism.
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