My
research interests focus on conservation biology, particularly using molecular
approaches. These methods are very useful to determine population structure
at large and small scales, detect migration between demes and evaluate inbreeding.
Previous works were focused on the phylogeography, population structure and
reproductive success of the European vipers (adder, Vipera
berus; asp viper,
V. aspis; nose-horned viper, V. ammodytes). I am currently
working on the evaluation of population structure within French populations
of Orisni viper (Vipera
ursinii),
in collaboration with Prof. M. Cheylan & Arnaud Lyet (EPHE, Montpellier)
and J.-P. Baron.
In fact, most of my research is focused on the reptiles, and particularly
vipers due to the lack of conservation biology on the taxa compared to bird
or mammal. Moreover, they are interesting models for studies on fitness,
population structure and inbreeding avoidance.