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Karl Grieshop is a Lecturer in Genomics and Bioinformatics at the School of Biological Sciences, University of East Anglia, where he also leads the Grieshop Lab. He is an active member of the Centre for Ecology, Evolution and Conservation and currently accepting PhD students through the ARIES DTP program.
- University: University of East Anglia
- School: School of Biological Sciences
- Position: Lecturer in Genomics and Bioinformatics
- Lab: grieshoplab.com
Education and Career Background:
- Lecturer (2023–present), University of East Anglia
- Postdoctoral Fellow (2019–2023), University of Toronto & Stockholm University
- Ph.D., Uppsala University (2012–2017)
- M.S. and B.S., University of Cincinnati
Karl Grieshop's research centers on evolutionary genetics, particularly the causes and consequences of genetic variation maintained through fitness trade-offs across sexes, environments, and life stages. His work integrates experimental evolution, quantitative genetics, genomics, and modeling in Drosophila melanogaster, with broader implications for conservation, pest management, and understanding genetic disease. His interdisciplinary approach spans lab experiments, bioinformatics, and mathematical modeling.
His 15 most recent publications (with 5 most recent shown) demonstrate a strong focus on sexual conflict, dominance reversals, gene expression divergence, and the genomic architecture of adaptation. These studies frequently involve experimental evolution, transcriptomics, and population genetic simulations, often using Drosophila as a model system.
Scientific Awards:
- Benzelius Award (2022)
- John Maynard Smith Prize (2019)
Karl actively mentors students and collaborates internationally, with research extending to birds, plants, and other arthropods. He has been involved in securing PhD funding through the ARIES DTP and provides extensive training in Drosophila husbandry, bioinformatics, statistics, and scientific writing. His lab contributes significantly to understanding how genetic constraints shape evolutionary trajectories and adaptation in changing environments.
Lab and Research Group:
The Grieshop Lab (grieshoplab.com) conducts interdisciplinary research on evolutionary trade-offs, using experimental and computational approaches. The lab fosters collaboration and offers opportunities for postgraduate research in evolutionary genomics and adaptation.
