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Dr. Wei-Chin Ho is an Assistant Professor specializing in microbial genetics and evolutionary biology. His research integrates experimental, computational, and theoretical approaches to study how microorganisms adapt to environmental changes. Key focuses include mutation dynamics, phenotypic plasticity, genetic drift vs. selection, and the molecular mechanisms underlying traits like antibiotic resistance and biofilm formation.
His research investigates topics such as mutation rate variation, metabolic adaptation, and evolutionary trade-offs in response to fluctuating resources. Recent work explores microbial survival strategies in feast-famine cycles and the reversibility of phenotypic changes during environmental adaptation. Dr. Ho’s studies emphasize understanding the interplay between genetic and environmental factors in shaping microbial evolution.
His publications reflect a focus on experimental evolution, mutation analysis, and the genetic basis of microbial adaptation. Notable themes include hypermutator evolution, ecotype dynamics, and the limits of population genetic parameter estimation using temporal data.
No scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the text. Advising and student mentorship details are not provided. Dr. Ho’s work is centered in microbial systems biology, with implications for understanding antibiotic resistance and environmental microbial responses.
