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John Finnerty is an Associate Professor of Biology and Belize Course Coordinator at Boston University, within the College of Arts and Sciences and the Marine Program. He holds a PhD from the University of Chicago (1994). His research focuses on marine invertebrates, particularly sea anemones, corals, and jellyfish, using interdisciplinary approaches like genomics, developmental biology, and ecology. Key projects include studying stress tolerance in Nematostella vectensis and corals, the origins of parasitism in Edwardsiella lineata, and the impacts of environmental stressors linked to climate change. He teaches courses such as BI569 Tropical Marine Invertebrates and BI550 Marine Genomics.
Research interests include biodiversity, evolutionary developmental biology, and the genomic basis of ecological adaptation. His work establishes Nematostella as a model organism for understanding animal genome evolution and body plan development. Collaborations involve genomic databases like EdwardsiellaBase and PocilloporaBase.
His recent publications explore coral genomics, mangrove coral populations, and symbiotic relationships. While no awards are explicitly listed, his extensive publications highlight recognition in marine and developmental biology fields. Advising focuses on graduate research in marine genomics and ecology. His lab at 5 Cummington Street, Room 425, supports studies on cnidarian biology and environmental stress responses.
