About
B.S., Ph.D. Florida State University (Ph.D. Advisor: Dr. Joseph Travis), NRSA Post Doctoral Fellow North Carolina State University (Post doctoral mentor: Dr. Trudy Mackay)Research interests
Our research is focused on understanding the genetic basis of natural variation in life history traits using the fruit fly, Drosophila melanogaster, as a model organism. We are particularly interested in identifying genes that control age-specific changes in traits that contribute to senescence and ultimately limit life span. These traits include age-specific reproduction, immune response and physical performance.Teaching interests
Biology 142:Ecology and Evolution, Biology 483/683: Evolution: From Genes to Genomes, Biol 463/663 Theoretical and Quantitative BiologyEducation
- Ph D, Biology — Florida State University (1997)
- BS, Biology — Florida State University (1983)