Holly A. Wichman

Holly A. Wichman is a University Distinguished Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Idaho, and Director of the Institute for Modeling Collaboration & Innovation (IMCI). Her research focuses on viruses and transposable elements, combining molecular approaches with evolutionary contexts. She leads the Wichman Lab, which investigates subcellular elements like L1 retrotransposons, which constitute 20% of the mammalian genome.

Her expertise spans Ecology & Evolutionary Biology and Cellular & Molecular Biology. She is affiliated with the College of Science and holds administrative roles in interdisciplinary research initiatives. Contact details include her office in IRIC 336 and phone: 208-885-7805.

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