Research Interests

Our research lies at the interface of developmental and evolutionary genetics. We are particularly interested in the origin of evolutionary innovations, evolution of sexual dimorphism, and the role of development in shaping the genetic basis of trait evolution. We address these questions by integrating developmental-genetic, genomic, quantitative-genetic and phylogenetic approaches in a wide variety of Drosophila species.

Graduate Program Affiliations

• Biochemistry, Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology Graduate Group
• Integrative Genetics and Genomics Graduate Group
• Population Biology Graduate Group