About
Donald C. Dearborn is a Professor of Biology at Bates College and currently serves as Associate Dean of the Faculty. His research focuses on animal behavior, conservation biology, and evolutionary genetics, particularly in seabirds and songbirds. He combines lab-based genetic analyses with fieldwork on remote islands to study topics like mate choice, parental investment, and host-parasite interactions. His teaching includes courses such as Avian Biology and Genetics of Conservation Biology.
Recent research highlights include investigating climate change impacts on avian reproductive success and using individual-based models to study tick dispersal via migratory birds. Dearborn’s work bridges ecological and genetic approaches to address global biodiversity challenges. His lab website provides further details on ongoing projects and collaborations.
He has advised numerous Bates students, many of whom are co-authors on his publications. His research has been published in journals like Current Zoology, Immunogenetics, and Global Change Biology.
