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Alan Brelsford is an Assistant Professor of Biology at the University of California, Riverside. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of British Columbia (2010). His research focuses on evolutionary genetics, particularly hybridization, speciation, and the evolution of sex chromosomes and supergenes. Current projects include population genomics of social behavior in ants, color pattern evolution in birds, sex determination in frogs, and reproductive barriers in related species. His lab integrates field studies, lab experiments, and computational methods.
Research interests include understanding genomic regions responsible for evolutionary traits, such as sex determination mechanisms in tree frogs (Hyla arborea) and hybridization dynamics in ants (Formica spp.). His work bridges genetics with ecological and behavioral studies to elucidate evolutionary processes.
Publications highlight contributions to ant social supergenes, avian hybrid zones, and sex chromosome evolution. Notable studies include identifying the genomic basis of social organization in ants and analyzing genetic divergence in warbler species. His research emphasizes genomic approaches to uncover mechanisms underlying speciation and adaptation.
No scientific awards are explicitly listed in the provided materials. Advising and grants sections remain unspecified. His lab’s interdisciplinary approach combines field data collection with advanced genomic techniques, contributing to our understanding of evolutionary processes in diverse taxa.
