Dr. Jens Rolff

Biography

Jens Rolff is a professor at the Freie Universität Berlin, leading the Rolff Group, which focuses on Evolutionary Biology with a specific interest in zoology. His research primarily examines the evolution of insect immune defenses, particularly related to antimicrobial peptides and their role in bacterial resistance. His work investigates how insects, particularly species such as beetles and wax moths, adapt their immune systems to prevent bacterial resistance and the effects of combining various immune effectors. Rolff's research also explores evolutionary trade-offs faced by organisms during complete metamorphosis, emphasizing the gut flora interactions that occur during this critical life stage. He has held various academic positions, including a Research Fellow at the University of Sheffield and postdoctoral roles at institutions such as the Technische Universität Braunschweig. His interdisciplinary projects involve collaborations aimed at forecasting antimicrobial resistance and understanding the dynamics of drug resistance in pathogens, contributing valuable insights to applied evolutionary biology.

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