Institute of Evolution
The Institute of Evolution (IoE)
Established in the University of Haifa at 1977 by prof. Eviatar Nevo, includes 12 faculty members (members of the Department of Evolutionary and Environmental Biology) and more than 20 affiliated scientists with PhD degrees.
The Institute of Evolution (IOE) at the University of Haifa is unique in its broad and interdisciplinary research with particular expertise in population and evolutionary genetics, developmental evolution, behavioral evolution, bioinformatics and ecology. The IOE is situated on Mount Carmel at the heart of the Carmel national park, next to one of most beautiful cities around the Mediterranean, we are in prefect location to study biodiversity and evolution. We are abundant with in house and outdoor facilities providing for modern, cutting edge science. Together with the Department of Evolutionary and Environmental Biology based in our campus, we are a center of excellence in the field of ecology and evolution in the north of Israel.
Institute News
Congratulations to Prof. Eran Tauber for winning an EU Marie Skłodowska-Curie Action for doctoral education and postdoctoral training for research of biological clocks in Insects!
Catсhing Blind Mole Rats by Dr. Imad Shams in the Upper Galilee
Credit: Dr. Grace Smarsh
Scientific Seminars
The presented lectures deal mainly with the hot topics in evolutionary biology, molecular genetics, genomics, and ecology. The seminars are delivered by expert lecturers and distinguished visitors in a relaxed environment.
At this point, the seminars will be held on Mondays at 12:00 pm
Next seminar:
09.12.2024, Seminar Room 223, Multi-purpose building
Department of Entomology,
Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Wild bee health and conservation
Bees are focal pollinators, essential for maintaining both biodiversity and agricultural production. In recent years, there have been increased annual losses of honeybees and decline in wild bees (non-managed) populations in different parts of the world. Habitat loss and pathogens, especially bee infecting viruses, are considered major threats. In my talk I will present recent work done in my lab mapping these threats, exploring their functional implications, and possible mitigation approaches.