H. Bradley Shaffer

H. Bradley Shaffer is a distinguished professor in UCLA’s Ecology and Evolutionary Biology department and professor at the Institute of the Environment and Sustainability. His research focuses on biodiversity conservation, ecology, and evolutionary biology, with a particular emphasis on wildlife impacts from environmental changes like wildfires and genomics-driven conservation strategies.

Research Interests: Dr. Shaffer’s work bridges theoretical and applied conservation biology. He investigates how ecological and evolutionary processes shape biodiversity, particularly in urban and natural ecosystems. Recent projects include genomic studies of California’s native species and the implications of climate change on wildlife survival.

Key Contributions: His team’s collaboration with the La Kretz Center highlights efforts in genomic sequencing (e.g., the ‘Moonshot for Biology’ initiative) and biodiversity funding advocacy. Media engagements include NPR and Gizmodo, where he addressed topics like dire wolf genetics and wildfire impacts.

Labs & Teams: The Shaffer Lab at UCLA is renowned for its leadership in conservation genetics and biodiversity research, fostering interdisciplinary projects with institutions like Pepperdine University and the Journal of Heredity.