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Kerry Geiler-Samerotte is an evolutionary cell biologist and Assistant Professor at Arizona State University (ASU), affiliated with the School of Life Sciences and the Biodesign Center for Mechanisms of Evolution. Her research investigates how cellular features constrain or influence evolution by quantifying mutation impacts across environmental gradients. She combines high-throughput experiments in yeast with computational methods to study genetic interactions and evolutionary trade-offs.
Education:
- B.S. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Cornell University (2004)
- Ph.D. in Organismal and Evolutionary Biology, Harvard University (2011)
Research Interests: Her work focuses on understanding how mutations affect cell physiology and growth, particularly under varying environmental conditions. Key themes include predicting genetic impacts, analyzing pleiotropy, and exploring adaptation through systems-level approaches. She emphasizes quantifying interactions between genetic variants and environmental factors to uncover evolutionary mechanisms.
Awards:
- 2024 Zuckerkandl Prize
Teaching & Mentorship: She teaches courses such as BIO 492 Honors Directed Study, BIO 250 Intro to Evolution & Medicine, and supervises undergraduate and graduate research projects. Her lab provides training in experimental evolution, quantitative biology, and systems-level analysis.
Labs/Teams: The Geiler-Samerotte Lab at ASU employs a multidisciplinary approach, integrating wet-lab experiments with computational modeling to study evolutionary processes in microorganisms. Current projects include developing novel methods for single-cell genomics and dissecting the genetic basis of phenotypic variability.
