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Julia Bowsher is an Associate Professor and Chair in the Department of Biological Sciences at North Dakota State University (NDSU). She leads research on insect morphology evolution, focusing on novel structures and the co-option of gene networks in developmental processes. Her work explores the evolutionary basis of parallel evolution, particularly in solitary bees like Megachile rotundata. She holds an office in Stevens 201B and can be contacted via email or her lab home page.
Her research interests include understanding how gene networks and environmental factors influence insect development, diapause mechanisms, and aging processes. Notable projects investigate lifespan extension under hypoxia, microbiome dynamics in pollinators, and the physiological impacts of thermal regimes during low-temperature storage. Her work bridges evolutionary and applied entomology, with implications for pollinator conservation and agricultural practices.
Dr. Bowsher’s publications span topics like solitary bee lifespan prediction, metamorphosis effects on aging, and microbiome stability in wintering honey bees. She collaborates on projects addressing pollinator nutrition and the genetic regulation of novel traits.
