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Jessie Williamson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Zoology and Physiology at the University of Wyoming, where her research focuses on evolutionary ecology and physiological adaptations of birds in mountainous ecosystems across the South American Andes and Intermountain West.
Her academic credentials include:
- Ph.D. in Biology from the University of New Mexico (2022)
- M.S. in Biology from the University of New Mexico (2019)
- B.A. in Biology from Middlebury College (2012)
Dr. Williamson's research integrates Evolution, Ecology, Ecophysiology, Ornithology, Migration, and Population Genomics through methodologies including migration tracking, field experiments, genomics, transcriptomics, and museum specimen analysis. Her lab investigates:
- Extreme elevational migration in species like giant hummingbirds
- Physiological and genomic adaptations to high-altitude environments
- Phenotypic plasticity versus genetic adaptation across elevational gradients
- Abiotic drivers of spatial biodiversity patterns
Her 2019-2024 publications reveal a cohesive research trajectory centered on oxygen transport limitations, elevational range constraints, and speciation mechanisms in birds. This work consistently employs hummingbirds as model systems to explore physiological extremes, demonstrating strong integration of field ecology with molecular techniques across eight high-impact publications.
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The Williamson Lab operates within the University of Wyoming's Department of Zoology and Physiology and maintains a strategic partnership with the Museum of Vertebrates, contributing genomic resources for cross-temporal studies of avian diversity.
