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Jessica Judson is an Assistant Professor of Biology at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. She specializes in population genomics, evolutionary ecology, and conservation genomics, with a focus on non-avian reptiles. Her work integrates genomic tools, bioinformatics, and field studies to address conservation challenges in endangered species.
Education:
- B.S. and M.S. in Biological Sciences, Mississippi State University
- Ph.D. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Iowa State University
Research Interests:
- Population genomics of reptiles and amphibians
- Genetic rescue strategies for endangered populations
- Evolutionary responses to environmental stress
- Conservation genetics of Caribbean iguanas and California condors
Her research explores how genetic diversity and environmental factors influence species survival, with recent work highlighting genetic rescue mechanisms and facultative parthenogenesis in California condors. She currently teaches courses in General Biology, Genetics, and a Capstone Seminar in Biology Education.
Advising & Grants:
- Accepting graduate/undergraduate students in her lab
- Postdoctoral work at Michigan State University on genetic rescue and climate stress
Her lab emphasizes hands-on training in genomic methods, field ecology, and conservation biology. Recent presentations include talks on genomic adaptations in stressful environments at Mississippi State University.
