William A Cresko

William A Cresko serves as Professor of Biology and Associate Vice President for Research at the University of Oregon, holding these positions since April 2001. His career centers on genomic approaches to evolutionary biology, with significant administrative leadership in research oversight and editorial contributions to PeerJ - the Journal of Life & Environmental Sciences.

Cresko's research integrates Evolutionary Studies, Genetics, and Genomics with computational methodologies including Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, and Mathematical Biology to investigate adaptive mechanisms in natural populations. His work spans Molecular Biology and Adaptive & Self-Organizing Systems, emphasizing interdisciplinary analysis of evolutionary change through genomic data and modeling.

His scientific recognition includes:

• Elected Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)