Daniel L. Hartl

Daniel L. Hartl is the Higgins Professor of Biology and Professor in the Department of Immunology and Infectious Diseases at Harvard University. His research focuses on the intersection of evolutionary biology and genomics, particularly studying organismal evolution, systems dynamics, and speciation. He employs model organisms like fruit flies, nematodes, yeast, and bacteria, alongside public health-relevant parasites such as the malaria parasite. His lab utilizes advanced molecular, statistical, and computational methods for genetic analysis.

• Affiliations: Harvard University, Department of Immunology and Infectious Diseases, Organismic and Evolutionary Biology (OEB).
• Key Projects: Malaria parasite genomics, drug resistance mechanisms, and evolutionary dynamics in microbial systems.

Research interests emphasize genetic surveillance of malaria in Senegal, parasite transmission patterns, and the genetic basis of drug resistance. His work bridges basic science and public health, contributing to malaria elimination strategies globally. Hartl has been recognized with prestigious awards, including the 2019 Thomas Hunt Morgan Medal for his contributions to genetics.

• Lab Members: Includes researchers like Tulika Deb and Bridget Power, focusing on computational genomics and epidemiological modeling.

His lab actively collaborates with institutions worldwide, publishing on topics ranging from transposable element evolution to the historical contributions of Mendel and Lewontin. Hartl also contributes to educational materials such as textbooks like Biology: How Life Works and Essential Genetics and Genomics.