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Lukas Franke

PhD student
  • Address: iomE, Hanns-Dieter-Hüsch-Weg 15 (Biocentre I, Room 01.401), 55128 Mainz
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“I’m fascinated by GenEvo’s mission to connect molecular mechanisms with evolutionary processes, an integrative view of biology I deeply value.”

Education

  • Since 2026: PhD studies on ageing and gene evolution in ants
  • 2023-2026: MSc in Biology, University of Münster, Germany
    Thesis: “Functional characterization of a horizontal gene transfer in the ant Cardiocondyla obscurior”
  • 2020-2023: BSc in Biology, University of Münster, Germany
    Thesis: “Lethal and sublethal effects of the herbicide glyphosate on the ant species Camponotus maculatus”

Working Experience            

  • 2023-2026: Student Assistant, AG Gadau, University of Münster, Germany