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Roles & Affiliations: Dr. Sarah P. Otto is a Professor in the Department of Zoology at the University of British Columbia (UBC), affiliated with the Biodiversity Research Center and the Faculty of Science. She leads research in evolutionary biology, focusing on mathematical models, statistical inference, and experimental systems like yeast.
Research Interests: Her work explores evolutionary processes such as sexual reproduction, genome size evolution, and speciation mechanisms. She combines theoretical models with experimental yeast studies to investigate ploidy effects and adaptation. Key topics include evolutionary rescue, genomic epidemiology, and the role of genetic polymorphism in ecological dynamics.
Articles Overview: Recent work addresses genomic surveillance of pathogens, evolutionary dynamics in microbial populations, and responses to environmental changes. Her studies often bridge theory and experiment, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches like mathematical modeling and genomic tools.
Students & Collaborations: Supervised over 30 graduate students and post-docs, including current advisees in evolutionary microbiology, ecological modeling, and genomics. Collaborations span institutions globally, addressing topics from pandemic preparedness to biodiversity conservation.
Labs & Initiatives: Directs a lab investigating yeast evolution and hosts projects in the BC COVID-19 Modelling Group. Involved in initiatives like the Canadian Society for Ecology and Evolution and reports on climate change and biodiversity policy.
