Iris Biebach

In general my interests are the impacts human actions have on nature. By using molecular genetic tools in bottlenecked and small populations I address questions in evolutionary biology and conservation biology.

In my PhD research I investigated the effects of reintroduction history on genetic diversity and degree of inbreeding in Swiss Alpine ibex populations. Current research includes the detection of inbreeding depression on population dynamics in Alpine ibex and reviewing a 10-year research program on ibex, that was funded by FOEN (Federal Office for the Environment) and includes management recommendations resulting from the research program.

Education and professional positions

• Biebach I., Keller LF. (2010). Inbreeding in reintroduced populations: the effects of early reintroduction history and contemporary processes. Conservation Genetics 11(2):527-538. DOI: 10.1007/s10592-009-0019-6
• Biebach I., Keller LF. (2009). A strong genetic footprint of the re-introduction history of Alpine ibex (Capra ibex ibex). Molecular Ecology 18: 5046-5058. DOI: 10.1111/jeb.12896
• Keller LF., Biebach I., Hoeck PEA. (2007). The need for a better understanding of inbreeding effects on population growth. Animal Conservation 10: 286-287. DOI: 10.1111/j.1469-1795.2007.00133.x