Jonas J. Astrin, Dipl.-Biol. (M.Sc.)

 

 

Address:

Alexander Koenig Zoological Research Museum

Molecular Lab

Adenaueralle 160

D-53113 Bonn, Germany

phone: ++49-228-9122 ext. -240 or -275

e-mail: J.Astrin.ZFMK©uni-bonn.de (replace © by @)

 

Background:

Born Nov 27^th, 1978 in Madrid

Studies of Biology, Philosophy and Paleontology in Würzburg, Austin (UTexas), Bonn

Specialization in molecular systematics of spiders and insects

Diplom (M.Sc.) thesis on evaluating methods in molecular taxonomy (using pholcid spiders)

 

Current Work:

Scientific Assistant at the German Reference Centre for Ethics in the Life Sciences

Starting a PhD project on cryptorhynch weevil molecular taxonomy (Museum Koenig)

 

Publications:

Astrin, J.J., Huber, B.A., Misof, B., Klütsch, C.F.C. (in prep.)	Molecular Taxonomy in Pholcid Spiders (Pholcidae, Araneae): An Evaluation of Methods using 16S rRNA and CO1
Klütsch, C. F. C., Astrin, J.J., Misof, B. (in prep.)	DNA Taxonomy – Aged Science in a New Dress? A Review
Astrin, J.J. <-> Huber, B.A. (in prep.)	[ Pholcid Phylogeny ]

 

Request for Cooperation:

I would appreciate any information about molecular experiences with weevils, especially at the population/species interface. A coordinated effort to establish inter- and intraspecific genetic divergence levels in weevils would be very welcome!

Furthermore, I am interested in obtaining information about the importance of Cryptorhynchinae as bioindicators in forestry.