Doris Bachtrog

Doris Bachtrog is a Professor in the Department of Integrative Biology at the University of California, Berkeley. She is affiliated with the Center for Theoretical Evolutionary Genomics and leads the Bachtrog Lab, which focuses on evolutionary and functional genomics, particularly the evolution of sex chromosomes and speciation processes. Her lab integrates computational and experimental approaches to study topics such as the evolutionary benefits of sex and recombination, dosage compensation of X-linked genes, and the role of transposable elements in genome evolution.

Research interests include evolutionary genomics, sex chromosome evolution, population genetics, and epigenetic mechanisms underlying chromosomal regulation. The lab uses model organisms like Drosophila and mammals, with a focus on understanding how sex chromosomes influence aging and genomic diversity.

Key research trends in her articles include the dynamics of transposable elements, the evolution of neo-sex chromosomes, and the interplay between chromatin structure and gene regulation. Her work frequently addresses mechanisms driving genomic differentiation and sex-specific adaptations in insects and vertebrates.

Labs/Teams: Bachtrog Lab (based at UC Berkeley’s VLSB building) focuses on integrating population genomics, functional genomics, and developmental genetics to study sex chromosome evolution and speciation. The lab also collaborates on projects involving comparative genomics and epigenetic studies.