Jeremiah Hackett

Jeremiah Hackett is an Associate Professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Arizona. His research focuses on genome evolution, the evolution of photosynthesis, and the physiology of harmful algae. He investigates endosymbiotic processes, particularly how eukaryotes acquire plastids and the resulting genomic impacts. His lab uses molecular techniques like microarrays to study global gene expression in harmful algae, aiming to understand factors driving algal blooms.

Education:

• Ph.D. Genetics, University of Iowa (2005)
• B.S. Biology, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (1999)

Key Research Themes: Dr. Hackett’s work integrates evolutionary genomics with ecological studies of harmful algal blooms. He explores how horizontal gene transfer and endosymbiosis shape algal genomes, while also addressing ecological questions about toxin production and bloom dynamics. His research bridges cellular-level processes with large-scale environmental impacts.

Awards & Honors:

• 2005 CICOR Postdoctoral Scholarship
• 2005 Robert T. Wilce Award (Northeast Algal Society)
• 2003 NSF-Graduate Research Fellowship Honorable Mention

Advising & Grants: While no specific grants or advisees are listed in the provided text, Dr. Hackett’s research has been supported by institutional resources and collaborations. His lab focuses on transcriptomics and genomic approaches to study algal biology and evolution.

Labs/Teams: His research group at the University of Arizona employs cutting-edge genomic tools to study dinoflagellates and other harmful algae, with a focus on understanding ecological and evolutionary mechanisms driving their success in marine environments.