Spatially Explicit Eco-Evolutionary Simulations

May 11-12, 2023

Dr Claudio Quilodran, UNIGE

Dr Mathias Currat, UNIGE
Dr Claudio S. Quilodrán, UNIGE

This course aims to present useful bioinformatics tools for young researchers interested in simulations of spatially explicit eco-evolutionary dynamics. This course will set the basis for further research aiming to understand the past and future evolution of any taxa. The course will focus on simulations using the SPLATCHE series software, which is a spatially explicit tool that allows the joint simulation of ecological information and molecular diversity. This framework offers the advantage of being able to simulate complex evolutionary scenarios, taking into account the spatial dynamics between interacting populations. It is also used in studies simulating ecological and evolutionary dynamics. The course will also give an overview of model comparison and estimation of parameter values by using an approximate Bayesian computation approach (ABC). Indeed spatially explicit simulations with SPLATCHE3 will be integrated within this Bayesian framework.

All programs presented in the course are free, and easy to install on any kind of computer. Upon conclusion of the course, the attendees are expected to be able to:

• Simulate ecological and molecular data for any question related to eco-evolutionary dynamics.
• Discriminate alternative simulated scenarios and estimation of parameter values in a context of ABC.

The training will provide an introductory theoretical basis in spatially explicit simulations and concentrate on practical aspects through case study applications. It will enable students to work autonomously to solve problems while handling data and conducting data analyses pertinent to biological research.

University of Geneva, Sciences II, Room 4-419

When?
11 -12 May 2023 9:00-12:00 & 2:00-5:00

Where?
University of Geneva
Sciences II, UA, 4th floor room 4-421
Quai Ernest-Ansermet 30, 1205 Geneva

Questions?

Catherine Suarez
@: [email protected]

Travel

PhD students of the CUSO Biology programmes are eligible for the reimbursement of incurred travel expenses by train (half-fare card, 2nd class). Claims can be done online via MyCUSO when the activity is over

Fees

CUSO PhD students at UNIL, UNIGE, UNIFR, UNINE and UNIBE: Free
Other participants: please contact the programme coordinator at ecologie-evolution(at)cuso.ch

Deadline for registration: April 25

Priority is given to CUSO Biology members until April 19.

Cancellation Policy
In case of cancellations, before the first deadline (TBC): free
Late cancellations (after TBC) or no-show: 50 CHF administrative fee

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