Anders Bergström

Anders Bergström is a Lecturer at the University of East Anglia's School of Biological Sciences and a member of the Centre for Ecology, Evolution and Conservation. His research focuses on evolutionary history using ancient DNA, analyzing genetic diversity in species like red foxes, red squirrels, dogs/wolves, and humans. Key projects include studying urban fox adaptations and red squirrel genetic rescue efforts, funded by the Royal Society and Leverhulme Trust. He leads the Philip Leverhulme Prize-winning research program in Biological Sciences (2023).

His work combines archaeology, genomics, and ecology to unravel species’ histories, with high-impact publications in Nature and Science. Notable contributions include resolving canine ancestry, human migration patterns, and ancient plague research. Collaborations span global institutions, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach to evolutionary biology.

Current projects address genetic decline in red squirrels and urban environmental adaptations. He actively supervises PhD students through Doctoral Training Partnerships, emphasizing genetic rescue strategies and genomic conservation.

Awards include the Philip Leverhulme Prize (2023), recognized across 123 news outlets and 285 Mendeley readers. His lab integrates ancient DNA analysis with modern genomic tools to address ecological and anthropological questions, bridging past and present biological systems.