Jeanne Romero-Severson

Jeanne Romero-Severson is a Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Notre Dame, where she leads research in quantitative and population genetics in natural systems. Her work spans forest trees, insect vectors of disease, and the malaria parasite, with a focus on stress resistance, speciation, and applied genomics.

Research Interests: Dr. Romero-Severson's research program investigates population dynamics, spatial genetic structure, gene flow, and adaptive variation in genera such as Quercus, Castanea, Juglans, and Fraxinus. She applies quantitative genetics, high-throughput metabolomics, and traditional breeding to develop nontransgenic, emerald ash borer-resistant ash trees. Her lab also explores the genetic basis of multidrug resistance in malaria and speciation mechanisms in nonmodel systems.

Publication Trends: Her recent publications reflect a strong emphasis on forest genomics, using next-generation sequencing to understand adaptation, population structure, and speciation. Key topics include transcriptomic responses to stress, chloroplast phylogeography, and high-resolution genetic mapping in non-model trees. Her collaborative work often appears in journals focused on genomics, evolutionary biology, and plant science.

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Advising and Grants: While specific students and grants are not listed, Dr. Romero-Severson has led a productive research program with consistent funding and collaboration. She previously directed the Tree Genetics Core Facility at Notre Dame (2008–2016), indicating leadership in research infrastructure and team management.

Labs and Teams: She leads a research group focused on forest and vector genetics, utilizing genomic and metabolomic tools. Her work involves interdisciplinary collaboration across plant breeding, entomology, and infectious disease, supported by core facilities and national research networks.