Andrea Sequeira

Andrea Sequeira serves as the Gordon P. Lang and Althea P. Lang ‘26 Professor of Biological Sciences at Wellesley College with dual affiliation in Latin American Studies. Her research program focuses on evolutionary and conservation genetics in island ecosystems, particularly examining biodiversity threats in the Galápagos Archipelago.

Her educational background includes:

• M.S. from Universidad de Buenos Aires
• Ph.D. from Universidad de Buenos Aires

Research examines:

• Genetic consequences of species introductions in conservation-critical ecosystems
• Habitat fragmentation impacts on island endemic populations
• Genome-wide analyses of invasive species (e.g., weevils) using Next Generation Sequencing

Supported by the Charles Darwin Research Station, her work involves collaborations with Harvard University and Argentinian institutions.

Teaching encompasses Evolution (BISC202) and Organismal Biology (BISC113), integrating primary literature analysis and undergraduate research participation. She mentors Wellesley undergraduates in field-to-publication projects and co-advises PhD theses/postdocs for Argentinian students.

Community engagement includes fundraising for a children's special needs program in Hue, Vietnam, alongside personal pursuits in Spanish-language theatre, literature, and salsa dancing.