About the talk

The common quail (Coturnix coturnix) is a small galliform species distributed across a wide geographic range. Recent research by our group has identified a large chromosomal inversion affecting approximately 12% of the quail genome. This inversion is associated with distinct phenotypic traits, including darker throat coloration, rounder wings, larger body size, and reduced migratory behavior. However, the origin and physiological effects of this large chromosomal rearrangement remain unclear. My research aims to investigate the evolutionary origin of this inversion and its physiological impact associated with different migratory strategies

About the speaker

I completed my B.Sc. in Genetics and Bioengineering at Bilgi University, Türkiye. During my undergraduate studies, I did two internships: one at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Biology in 2018, where I worked on the de novo evolution of genes, and another at the Middle East Technical University, where I studied the migration patterns of Scops owls. I later completed an M.Sc. in Molecular Biology and Genetics at Koç University. My master’s thesis focused on the phylogeny of brown bear populations in Türkiye. Since April 2024, I have been pursuing a Ph.D. at the EBD–CSIC in Sevilla.