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My research program aims to understand how species adapt to environmental stressors such as climate change, pathogens, and invasive species, and how they respond to ongoing pressures such as habitat loss. I integrate field experiments, population and comparative genomics, and computational modeling to uncover the molecular mechanisms driving adaptation and resilience, as well as the evolutionary processes that drive population and species differences. Focal species of my research program range from forest trees and their associated pests and pathogens, to Arctic willow and salmonid species, to several rare species of high conservation priority such as the red-cockaded woodpecker, longleaf pine, and whitebark pine. A central goal of my research is to translate genomic insights into practical tools for biodiversity conservation and ecosystem management. By bridging molecular biology, ecology, and data science, my work addresses both basic and applied outcomes for sustaining biodiversity in a changing world. Please see my research page to learn more about my interests and to view past and current projects.
