Douglas R. Taylor

Douglas R. Taylor is a Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of Virginia, leading the Taylor Lab. His research focuses on evolutionary biology, population genetics, and molecular evolution, with an emphasis on metapopulation genetics, invasive species dynamics, mating system evolution, and genetic conflict between nuclear and mitochondrial genomes. He employs interdisciplinary approaches including molecular population genetics, genomics, field experiments, classical genetics, and theoretical modeling.

Key themes in his work include understanding cooperation and conflict in structured populations and mitochondrial genome evolution. The Taylor Lab actively seeks students and post-doctoral fellows interested in these areas. They provide resources for protocols and genomics-related materials to support specialized research activities.