Tali Reiner Brodetzki

Assistant Professor at La Salle University

Philadelphia , Pennsylvania, United States of America

Research Interests

Evolution
Social insects
Behavioral ecology
Population genetics
Epigenetics
Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics
Genetics
Molecular Biology
Nature and Landscape Conservation
Ecology
Animal Science and Zoology
Behavioral Neuroscience

About

Tali Reiner Brodetzki is a highly accomplished scientist with a strong background in zoology. She received her Ph.D. in Zoology from Tel Aviv University in 2018, where she focused on the study of animal behavior and evolutionary ecology. During her graduate studies, she published several papers in top scientific journals and received numerous awards for her research. After completing her Ph.D., Tali went on to work as a Postdoctoral Fellow at both the University of Pennsylvania and Rutgers University. During this time, she continued to conduct research on animal behavior and evolution, and also gained valuable experience in teaching and mentoring students. In 2020, Tali joined the faculty at La Salle University as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology. She is currently conducting research on the effects of human activities on animal behavior and adaptation, and is also teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in zoology, bioinformatics, genomics, and evolutionary biology. Tali's research has been widely recognized and she has received numerous grants and awards, including the prestigious European Molecular Biology Organisation's postdoctoral award. She is also a member of several professional organizations, including the Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology and the Animal Behavior Society. In addition to her academic and research accomplishments, Tali is also passionate about science outreach and communication. She regularly presents her research at conferences and seminars, and also participates in science fairs and other community events. She is dedicated to inspiring the next generation of scientists and promoting the importance of studying and protecting our natural world. Overall, Tali Reiner Brodetzki is a highly skilled and dedicated scientist who is making significant contributions to the field of zoology. Her education and experience have prepared her to continue making important discoveries and advancements in the study of animal behavior and evolution.

Publications

An integrative approach to untangling species delimitation in the Cataglyphis bicolor desert ant complex in Israel

Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution / Oct 01, 2017

Eyer, P. A., Seltzer, R., Reiner-Brodetzki, T., & Hefetz, A. (2017). An integrative approach to untangling species delimitation in the Cataglyphis bicolor desert ant complex in Israel. Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution, 115, 128–139. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ympev.2017.07.024

The Interplay between Incipient Species and Social Polymorphism in the Desert Ant Cataglyphis

Scientific Reports / Jul 01, 2019

Reiner Brodetzki, T., Inbar, S., Cohen, P., Aron, S., Privman, E., & Hefetz, A. (2019). The Interplay between Incipient Species and Social Polymorphism in the Desert Ant Cataglyphis. Scientific Reports, 9(1). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-019-45950-1

Expression of Multiple Sexual Signals by Fathers and Sons in the East-Mediterranean Barn Swallow: Are Advertising Strategies Heritable?

PLOS ONE / Feb 13, 2015

Vortman, Y., Safran, R. J., Reiner Brodetzki, T., Dor, R., & Lotem, A. (2015). Expression of Multiple Sexual Signals by Fathers and Sons in the East-Mediterranean Barn Swallow: Are Advertising Strategies Heritable? PLOS ONE, 10(2), e0118054. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0118054

Determining social and population structures requires multiple approaches: A case study of the desert ant Cataglyphis israelensis

Ecology and Evolution / Dec 01, 2018

Reiner Brodetzki, T., & Hefetz, A. (2018). Determining social and population structures requires multiple approaches: A case study of the desert ant Cataglyphis israelensis. Ecology and Evolution, 8(24), 12365–12374. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/ece3.4535

Lack of subspecies-recognition in breeding Barn Swallows (Hirundo rustica transitiva)

Behavioural Processes / Aug 01, 2021

Reiner Brodetzki, T., Lotem, A., Safran, R. J., & Hauber, M. E. (2021). Lack of subspecies-recognition in breeding Barn Swallows (Hirundo rustica transitiva). Behavioural Processes, 189, 104422. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.beproc.2021.104422

Worker demography and behavior in a supercolonial ant colony: The case of the desert ant Cataglyphis niger

Ethology / Oct 09, 2019

Reiner Brodetzki, T., Brodetzki, G., Feinerman, O., & Hefetz, A. (2019). Worker demography and behavior in a supercolonial ant colony: The case of the desert ant Cataglyphis niger. Ethology, 126(1), 59–67. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1111/eth.12960

Demography and behaviour of polygyne nests of the supercolonial ant Cataglyphis niger: Does kinship matter?

Aug 16, 2018

Brodetzki, T. R., Brodetzki, G., Feinerman, O., & Hefetz, A. (2018). Demography and behaviour of polygyne nests of the supercolonial ant Cataglyphis niger: Does kinship matter? https://doi.org/10.1101/392522

Incipient species or social polymorphism? Diversity in the desert ant Cataglyphis

Dec 19, 2018

Reiner Brodetzki, T., Inbar, S., Cohen, P., Aron, S., Privman, E., & Hefetz, A. (2018). Incipient species or social polymorphism? Diversity in the desert ant Cataglyphis. https://doi.org/10.1101/501270

Diversity of sociality in the desert ant (genusCataglyphis)

2016 International Congress of Entomology / Jan 01, 2016

Reiner Brodetzki, T. (2016). Diversity of sociality in the desert ant (genusCataglyphis). 2016 International Congress of Entomology. https://doi.org/10.1603/ice.2016.108589

Education

Tel Aviv University

Ph.D., Zoology / December, 2018

Tel Aviv

Experience

University of Pennsylvania

Postdoctoral Fellow / January, 2019August, 2021

Rutgers university

Postdoctoral Fellow / September, 2021August, 2022

La Salle University

Assistant Professor / August, 2022Present

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