Jimmy A. McGuire

Jimmy A. McGuire is a Professor in the Department of Integrative Biology at the University of California, Berkeley, and holds the John L. and Margaret B. Gompertz Chair. His research integrates phylogenetic systematics, molecular genetics, and comparative methods to investigate evolutionary diversification and adaptation.

Key research areas include:

• Lineage diversification and historical biogeography
• Morphological and molecular evolution of organismal performance
• Phylogenetic comparative methods and population genetics
• Conservation and evolutionary studies of Southeast Asian herpetofauna
• Physiological adaptation in New World hummingbirds

Recent research trends focus on multilocus sequence analysis for biogeographic patterns in Sulawesi frogs, lizards, and monkeys, and molecular evolution of hummingbird globin genes across altitudinal gradients. The McGuire Lab emphasizes inclusive scientific practices, equitable international collaborations, and safe fieldwork protocols.

The lab's work combines phylogenomic and population genomic data with morphological and physiological observations to address fundamental evolutionary questions.