معرفی
John P. Masly is an Associate Professor and Associate Director of the School of Biological Sciences at the University of Oklahoma. He holds a B.S. from Pennsylvania State University, an M.S. and Ph.D. in Evolutionary Genetics from the University of Rochester, and completed a NIH-NRSA Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Southern California. His research focuses on the genetic and developmental mechanisms underlying speciation and phenotypic evolution, particularly in Drosophila and damselflies. Key interests include the evolution of reproductive traits, genital morphology, and the interplay between genetics and development in generating biodiversity.
Education:
- B.S., Biology, Pennsylvania State University
- M.S., Evolutionary Genetics, University of Rochester
- Ph.D., Evolutionary Genetics, University of Rochester
- NIH-NRSA Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Southern California
Research Interests:
Dr. Masly investigates how genetic changes drive morphological and physiological differences between species, particularly in male and female reproductive traits. His lab uses molecular tools to study speciation mechanisms in Drosophila and damselflies, focusing on genital coevolution, sensory incompatibilities, and the developmental basis of species-specific traits. Recent projects include analyzing genomic regions controlling genital morphology and characterizing neural adaptations influencing reproductive behavior.
Publications:
Recent work includes studies on molecular divergence in organ morphology (2022), the role of male genital morphology in reproductive isolation (2021), and damselfly genital incompatibilities (2017). Key themes address speciation genomics, developmental genetics, and evolutionary mechanisms.
Grants & Awards:
Recipient of the NSF CAREER Award (2015) for research on rapidly evolving morphology. The lab actively engages in funded projects exploring genetic and developmental mechanisms of speciation.
Lab & Mentoring:
Current lab members include Ph.D. students Mehrnaz Afkhami and Md Golam Azom, focusing on genital development and evolutionary genetics. Alumni include prominent researchers in academia and medicine, such as Alex Barnard (Assistant Professor at National Parks College) and Stephen Frazee (Physician's Assistant). The lab emphasizes interdisciplinary training in genetics, development, and evolution.
Lab Resources:
Developed genetic tools like the ET-FLPx2 lines for appendage research, available to the scientific community. Collaborates on standardized nomenclature for Drosophila genital structures to enhance comparative studies.
