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Kees van Oers is a Senior Scientist at the Netherlands Institute of Ecology (NIOO-KNAW) and a Special Professor at Wageningen University in the Behavioural Ecology Group. He obtained his PhD from Utrecht University in 2003, with a thesis focused on the genetics of avian personalities, particularly in the great tit (Parus major). His main research interests lie in explaining the causes and consequences of variation in animal personality from an evolutionary perspective, integrating behavioral ecology and behavior genetics. Van Oers employs an integrative approach that combines molecular genetic and epigenetic studies with investigations into brain morphology and the fitness consequences for individuals in natural populations. His work aims to unravel the behavioral, genomic, and physiological mechanisms underlying personality differences and acknowledges the need for individual organisms to adapt to a constantly changing environment. He engages in fruitful collaborations at both national and international levels, fostering a deeper understanding of animal behavior in relation to human influences.
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