Brian Masters

Dr. Brian Masters is a Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Towson University. His research employs molecular genetic techniques to address ecological and evolutionary questions, including mating behaviors, population structure, and heterozygosity-fitness correlations in vertebrates.

Education:

• B.S. Biochemistry, University of Florida
• Ph.D. Molecular Biology, University of Florida
• Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Stanford University

Current projects focus on spotted salamanders to examine population genetics, heterozygosity-fitness relationships, and behavioral ecology. Publications explore microsatellite evolution and extra-pair mating systems in birds, revealing insights into genetic diversity and reproductive strategies.