John H. Werren

John H. Werren is the Nathaniel and Helen Wisch Professor Emeritus of Biology and Research Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of Rochester's School of Arts & Sciences. His research focuses on evolutionary genetics, particularly investigating inherited microorganisms like Wolbachia and genetic mechanisms underlying species differences using Nasonia wasps. He leads a multi-institutional NSF grant on Wolbachia's evolutionary and ecological genetics. Dr. Werren's work includes studying wing size evolution, sexual selection, and genetic conflict in sex determination systems. His lab explores topics such as venom function, microbial symbiosis, and epigenetic regulation. He holds a PhD and has published extensively in top journals like Science and PNAS.

Education: PhD (specific institution not listed in text).

Research Interests: Evolutionary biology, microbial symbiosis (Wolbachia), genetic basis of speciation, developmental genetics, and genetic conflict. Key projects include Nasonia wing size evolution, Wolbachia-host co-evolution, and venom biochemistry.

Grants & Leadership: Principal Investigator (PI) of a five-year NSF grant on Wolbachia. Coordinator of collaborative research networks across institutions.

Labs & Resources: Directs research labs focusing on computational protein interaction studies (Aura page mentioned) and genetic analysis of Nasonia species.