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Daniel S. Rokhsar is a Professor of Genetics, Genomics, Evolution, and Development at the University of California, Berkeley, within the Department of Molecular and Cell Biology and the College of Letters & Science. His research integrates computational genomics with comparative developmental biology to study animal evolution and diversity. The Rokhsar Lab focuses on genomic diversity across animals, neural system evolution, and spiralian developmental mechanisms. Notable projects include analyzing sea anemone and ctenophore genomes to trace ancestral traits and exploring nervous system complexity in early eumetazoans.
Key research areas involve reconstructing ancestral animal genomes, understanding neural gene networks, and studying spiralian development using models like the owl limpet. His work bridges evolutionary genomics and developmental biology, shedding light on genetic innovations underlying animal diversity. Despite no awards explicitly listed, his contributions have advanced understanding of evolutionary mechanisms. The lab homepage provides further details about ongoing projects and collaborations.
