Research philosophy

We use an integrative approach, drawing from practically every biological discipline, to describe the process of adaptation via natural selection. We not only love the organisms and traits that we study, but also believe that broadly focused research is critically important during this period of increasing specialization in science. In addition to adding to the foundation of basic evolutionary science, by studying adaptations that have survived the gauntlet of natural selection, we are poised to mine a largely untapped reservoir of solutions to pressing medical and conservation challenges.

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Big questions 

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What genetic changes drive variation in ecologically relevant

(i.e. adaptive or functional) traits?

 

How are host-parasite interactions influenced by coevolution

within and among populations?

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How do variable selection and developmental plasticity 

influence the molecular architecture of adaptive traits?

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Can we predict and follow natural selection in action? 

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How to learn more?​

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    Please visit the research and publication pages for info on previous and ongoing work,

    and don't hesitate to contact Jesse with any questions.