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Dr. Andreanna Welch is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biosciences at Durham University, leading the Welch Lab which focuses on molecular ecology, evolution, and phylogenomics. Her research integrates genetic techniques with ecological and environmental data to address biodiversity conservation, evolutionary processes, and responses to environmental change. She employs ancient DNA, metagenomics, and transcriptomics to study species across scales, from genes to ecosystems.
Key research interests include understanding mechanisms driving biodiversity, ecological adaptations, and conservation strategies for species facing anthropogenic pressures. She investigates topics such as evolutionary relationships, niche partitioning, and species coexistence. Current projects span seabird phylogenomics, seal population dynamics in Antarctica, and biodiversity in African cocoa agroforestry systems. She actively mentors PhD, postgraduate, and undergraduate students, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches.
Dr. Welch collaborates internationally, with studies on Hawaiian petrels, Caribbean migrants, and urban bird ecology. Her work highlights the impact of climate and human activity on biodiversity, using ancient DNA to trace historical population trends. She advocates for diversity in science and promotes sustainable agriculture through ecosystem service analysis.
- Lab Website: Welch Lab
- Studentship Opportunities: Competitive PhD funding available annually.
