Daryl Trumbo

Daryl Trumbo is a researcher specializing in conservation genetics, evolutionary biology, and wildlife ecology. His work focuses on understanding how human activities such as hunting, urbanization, and habitat fragmentation impact genetic diversity, population structure, and disease dynamics in wild animal populations. He has conducted extensive studies on large carnivores like pumas and bobcats, examining viral transmission and the genetic consequences of human disturbance. His research also explores invasive species adaptation, such as the cane toad in Australia, and uses cutting-edge genomic tools to model species' responses to environmental pressures. Key themes include the interplay between landscape connectivity, host relatedness, and pathogen spread, as well as the development of novel methods like machine learning for genomic analysis.

• Research Interests: Conservation genomics, viral evolution in wildlife, urban-wildlife interactions, invasive species adaptation, and genetic connectivity.
• Methodologies: Integrates genomic data with ecological sampling, landscape genetics, and computational modeling.

Trumbo's publications highlight the importance of considering anthropogenic factors in species conservation, particularly for endangered and keystone species. His work bridges ecological and genetic perspectives to inform management strategies aimed at preserving biodiversity in rapidly changing environments.