About MeI am a molecular ecologist working in wildlife genomics and conservation. My research focus is on ecological, environmental, and ancient genomics. I am passionate about science and I have worked in the field of ecological genetics and wildlife conservation for over 20 years.
I work with partners in academia, government, and non-governmental organizations in Canada and the United States to understand how environmental factors, including human influences, shape ecosystems and the evolutionary trajectory of wildlife. My interest is in applying genomics tools to answer questions that help inform and shape conservation policy that aims to protect wildlife and biodiversity. I am an Adjunct Professor in Forestry and Conservation at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver BC and in Environmental & Life Sciences (ENLS) at Trent University in Peterborough ON. I spent the past four years building the Palaeogenomics Research Program at the Hakai Institute. As I continue my work in wildlife genomics research, I am also available for consulting services through Coastrock. |
“Nothing in biology makes sense, except in the light of evolution.”
Theodosius Dobzhansky, 1973 |