Abigail Kimmitt

Abigail Kimmitt is an Assistant Professor of Biology specializing in the physiological and evolutionary mechanisms underlying seasonal behaviors in songbirds. Her research integrates endocrinology, molecular biology, behavioral ecology, and genomics to study how hormonal regulation links migration and reproduction.

• PhD in Biology, Indiana University Bloomington
• BS in Bio, University of Mary Washington

She teaches courses in human physiology, genomics, bioinformatics, and neuroscience at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Her work combines field, lab, and computational approaches to provide hands-on research opportunities for students.

Her recent publications explore topics like:

• Genomic consequences of migratory strategies
• Stress hormone impacts on behavior
• Photoperiod thresholds in breeding
• Hybridization dynamics in wild populations
• Evolutionary divergence due to seasonal sympatry