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Michael M. Desai is a Professor of Organismic and Evolutionary Biology and Fisher Professor of Natural History at Harvard University. His research focuses on the interplay between natural selection, genetic variation, and evolutionary dynamics in asexual populations such as microbes and viruses. He leads the Desai Lab, combining theoretical models with high-throughput experimental evolution in yeast to explore genetic and phenotypic changes. He teaches courses including OEB 242 (Population Genetics) and OEB 375 (Evolutionary Dynamics). His work bridges evolutionary theory and empirical experimentation, emphasizing the genetic basis of adaptive processes.
- Affiliations: Department of Organismic and Evolutionary Biology, Harvard University
- Lab: Desai Lab (Northwest Building, Cambridge, MA)
- Research Themes: Population genetics, microbial evolution, evolutionary trajectories, experimental evolution
While no specific awards are listed, his contributions to evolutionary theory and experimental methods are central to his academic profile. His research emphasizes the genetic signatures of evolutionary forces and the dynamics of adaptation in fluctuating environments. Collaborative efforts include co-authoring studies on mutation fate, fitness distributions, and coexistence mechanisms in yeast populations.
