Overview
I work at the intersection of evolution, ecology, and development. I study the process through which an organism’s environment and genes interact to shape its traits – phenotypic plasticity.
Using a combination of laboratory experiments and field observations, I seek to understand when, how, and why plasticity occurs and how this impacts the ecology and evolution of organisms. I have worked with a variety of organisms well suited to answer these questions – mud snails, spadefoot toads, rotifers, and nematodes. This work helps us better understand how evolution works and how organisms may respond to a rapidly changing world.
Using a combination of laboratory experiments and field observations, I seek to understand when, how, and why plasticity occurs and how this impacts the ecology and evolution of organisms. I have worked with a variety of organisms well suited to answer these questions – mud snails, spadefoot toads, rotifers, and nematodes. This work helps us better understand how evolution works and how organisms may respond to a rapidly changing world.
Current Appointments & Affiliations
Postdoctoral Scholar
Biology,
Trinity College of Arts & Sciences