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Dr. Jeremy Bono is a Professor and MSc Program Advisor in the Department of Biology at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs, part of the College of Letters, Arts & Sciences. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. from Colorado State University, postdoctoral work at Simon Fraser University and the University of Arizona's Center for Insect Science.
Dr. Bono's research focuses on evolutionary biology, particularly how adaptation shapes patterns of diversification leading to speciation. He employs three insect model systems—fruit flies, ants, and thrips—to investigate questions spanning from genes to ecological communities. His integrative approach combines field and laboratory studies of behavior and ecology with molecular techniques including population genetics, molecular evolution, and genomics.
Analysis of Dr. Bono's recent publications reveals a strong focus on reproductive isolation mechanisms, host plant adaptation in Drosophila, and the molecular basis of speciation. His work increasingly incorporates advanced genomic techniques and CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing to connect genotypes with phenotypes and fitness outcomes. The research spans evolutionary genetics, molecular biology, and ecological adaptation.
- Current position: Professor, Department of Biology, UCCS
- Previous positions: Postdoc at University of Arizona, NSF Postdoctoral Fellow at Simon Fraser University
- Education: Ph.D. from Colorado State University (2004)
Dr. Bono actively mentors undergraduate and graduate students, providing training in molecular techniques including PCR, gene sequencing, and microarray analysis. His lab focuses on evolutionary questions using both laboratory and field approaches. Students must complete BIOL 3830 (Genetics) as a prerequisite for research projects in his lab. He teaches courses in Evolutionary Genetics, Evolution, Behavioral Ecology, and Senior Seminar, reflecting his expertise across evolutionary biology.
The Bono Evolutionary Genetics Lab (located in OCSE B405) provides students with opportunities to engage in cutting-edge research on evolutionary processes using diverse methodologies and model systems.
