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Ronald Debry is a Professor in the Department of Biology at Miami University, specializing in molecular systematics, phylogenetics, and forensic entomology. He holds a PhD in Zoology from Michigan State University (1989), an M.S. in Systematics and Ecology from the University of Kansas (1982), and an A.B. in Biology from UC Berkeley (1979).
His research focuses on using DNA sequences to infer evolutionary relationships, particularly in flies (Sarcophagidae and Calliphoridae) for forensic applications. He leads projects funded by the National Institute of Justice and National Science Foundation, including developing DNA databases for species identification in forensic entomology. Collaborations include work with Dr. Greg Dahlem of Northern Kentucky University on flesh fly systematics.
DeBry's work spans rodent phylogeny, mitochondrial DNA analysis, and the evolution of multigene families. He teaches graduate courses in Evolution and undergraduate courses in Genetics & Society and DNA Forensics.
- Grants:
- NIJ Grant: DNA-based Identification of Forensically Important Diptera ($574,559, 2006–2011)
- NSF Grant: Molecular Systematics of Rodents ($219,984, 2000–2004)
- Labs/Teams: Forensic Entomology Research Group, Molecular Systematics Lab
