Vicki Friesen

Professor Vicki Friesen is a faculty member in the Department of Biology at Queen's University, part of the Faculty of Arts and Science. Her research focuses on evolutionary and conservation genetics, particularly in seabirds, aiming to understand mechanisms of biodiversity generation and conservation applications. She holds a cross-appointment in the School of Environmental Studies.

Her research interests include evolutionary genetics, conservation genetics, biodiversity origins, and the impacts of climate change on seabird populations. She uses next-generation sequencing to study local adaptation and genetic diversity in species such as seabirds, passerines, and fish.

• Education: Though not explicitly detailed here, her academic roles suggest advanced training in biology or genetics.
• Labs/Teams: Leads the Friesen Lab, focusing on Arctic ecology and conservation genomics.
• Advising: Supervises numerous graduate and undergraduate students in topics like migratory mechanisms, conservation genomics, and immunology.

Her work emphasizes the application of genetic tools to conservation challenges, such as delineating conservation units and understanding hybridization dynamics in threatened species.