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Angel Xuan Changمشاهده پروفایل

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Simon Fraser UniversityCanada

Angel Xuan Chang is an Associate Professor at Simon Fraser University's School of Computing Science, where she leads research at the intersection of natural language processing, computer vision, and 3D scene understanding. She holds the prestigious Canada CIFAR AI Chair position and is affiliated with multiple research groups including 3DLG, GrUVi, SFU NatLang, SFU AI/ML, and VINCI. PhD in Computer Science, Stanford University MSc in Computer Science, Stanford University M.Eng in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, MIT BSc in Computer Science and Engineering, MIT Professor Chang's research primarily focuses on connecting language to 3D representations of shapes and scenes, with particular emphasis on grounding language for embodied agents in indoor environments. Her work spans natural language processing and understanding, linking natural language with visual and 3D representations, multimodal grounding of language, embodied AI, and machine learning applications for biodiversity monitoring through the BIOSCAN project. She has developed methods for synthesizing 3D scenes and shapes from natural language and created various datasets for 3D scene understanding. Her recent publications reveal a strong trend toward integrating language understanding with 3D scene generation and manipulation, with increasing focus on practical applications in embodied AI and biodiversity monitoring. The research shows progression from foundational work on text-to-3D scene generation to more sophisticated approaches for evaluating semantic coherence in generated scenes and developing efficient methods for zero-shot scene modeling. Canada CIFAR AI Chair TUM-IAS Hans Fischer Fellow (2018-2022) Best paper award at 3DV 2025 for 'An Object is Worth 64x64 Pixels: Generating 3D Object via Image Diffusion' Professor Chang actively advises numerous graduate students who appear as first authors on her publications, indicating a strong mentoring program. Her research is supported through multiple channels including the CIFAR AI Chair position and likely various research grants supporting her BIOSCAN-related work and 3D scene understanding projects. She has been involved in organizing multiple workshops at major conferences including ICML, CVPR, and ICLR. Her research is conducted through several interconnected groups: 3DLG (3D Language and Graphics), GrUVi (Graphics, Vision, and Interaction), SFU NatLang (Natural Language Processing), SFU AI/ML, and VINCI. These groups work collaboratively on problems spanning language grounding, 3D scene understanding, embodied AI, and biodiversity applications, creating a rich interdisciplinary research environment.

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Jason Gibbsمشاهده پروفایل

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University of ManitobaCanada

Dr. Jason Gibbs is an Associate Professor in the Department of Entomology at the University of Manitoba, Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences. He also serves as the Curator of the J. B. Wallis / R. E. Roughley Museum of Entomology (WRME), a significant center for the study of bee biodiversity. His work is central to advancing knowledge in wild bee systematics, phylogenetics, and conservation. PhD in Biology, York University, Canada MSc in Botany, University of Toronto, Canada BSc in Biological Sciences, University of Toronto Scarborough, Canada His research focuses on the diversity, taxonomy, and conservation of wild bees , particularly halictid and panurgine bees. He employs integrative taxonomic approaches , combining morphological, molecular, and ecological data to resolve species boundaries and evolutionary relationships. His work extends to pollinator ecology , examining how habitat management, agricultural practices, and landscape changes affect bee communities and pollination services. He is deeply involved in bee conservation , including the rediscovery of rare species and the development of habitat strategies to support pollinators in human-modified landscapes. The trends in his recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on systematics and alpha-taxonomy , with numerous revisions of bee genera and checklists of regional faunas. He frequently uses DNA barcoding and phylogenomics to address taxonomic challenges. Additionally, his work explores pollination dynamics in agricultural systems , particularly in blueberry and other crops, assessing the roles of wild versus managed bees. There is a consistent theme of habitat enhancement and conservation across his research, with studies on floral strips, prairie restoration, and the impacts of land-use change. Dr. Gibbs is actively involved in mentoring and training the next generation of entomologists. His lab includes several graduate students and highly qualified personnel who contribute to his diverse research projects, as indicated by the asterisked names in his publications. He leads the Gibbs Wild Bee Lab, which is dedicated to understanding bee diversity and evolution. The lab combines field research with molecular and morphological analyses, and maintains close ties with the WRME museum, which serves as a vital resource for specimen-based research and education.

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Timothy Rawlingsمشاهده پروفایل

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Cape Breton UniversityCanada

Timothy Rawlings is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at Cape Breton University. He holds a BSc (Honours) and MSc in Zoology from the University of British Columbia and a PhD from the University of Alberta. His research focuses on the evolutionary ecology and molecular ecology of freshwater and marine invertebrates, particularly examining factors influencing their evolution in response to environmental and anthropogenic pressures. Dr. Rawlings' expertise spans invertebrate zoology, marine ecology, and molecular analysis. His work often integrates morphological and genetic approaches, as seen in studies of vermetid snails, hydroids, and invasive molluscs. He has conducted research at the Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre and contributed to biodiversity assessments in Cape Breton and Pacific coral reefs. His publications explore topics such as phylogenetic relationships, species delimitation, and ecological adaptations of marine organisms. Recent work includes investigations into novel shell morphologies, invasive species dynamics, and the evolutionary strategies of sessile invertebrates. Dr. Rawlings emphasizes the importance of understanding human impacts on marine ecosystems, including the introduction of non-native species and climate change effects on coastal communities.

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Daniel Erasmusمشاهده پروفایل

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University of Northern British ColumbiaCanada

Daniel Erasmus is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC), Faculty of Science. He holds a PhD from the University of British Columbia and earned his MSc and BSc (Hons) from the University of Stellenbosch, South Africa. His work emphasizes integrating undergraduate students into authentic research experiences. Education: PhD, University of British Columbia MSc, University of Stellenbosch, South Africa BSc (Hons), University of Stellenbosch, South Africa Dr. Erasmus's research spans biochemistry, molecular biology, genetics, and aquatic entomology. He focuses on DNA as the blueprint of life, guiding students in population genetics of fish and DNA barcoding of aquatic insects in northern British Columbia. His work also extends to wine chemistry and microbiology, particularly the genetic and metabolic behavior of wine yeasts under stress. These interdisciplinary interests reflect a strong commitment to both fundamental science and applied research in environmental and food systems. His recent publications (2018–2024) highlight biodiversity studies, with a focus on discovering new species of aquatic insects in British Columbia using molecular techniques. Earlier works center on yeast genomics and wine fermentation science, demonstrating a long-standing interest in microbial stress responses and metabolic engineering. Collectively, his research bridges molecular biology with ecological and industrial applications. Scientific Awards: No awards listed in the provided text. Dr. Erasmus actively mentors undergraduate and graduate students, integrating them into research projects that combine laboratory and fieldwork. He has developed innovative educational methods, including remote-access laboratory technologies and interdisciplinary biochemistry curricula. While specific grant details are not mentioned, his sustained research output suggests active funding support. He is currently accepting graduate students, indicating an open and growing research group. His research is conducted through hands-on student projects and collaborations, particularly with colleagues like Dr. Dezene P.W. Huber. Though no formal lab name is given, his work forms a cohesive research program in molecular ecology and biochemical analysis, centered on both environmental and food-related systems.

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Bruce Tuftsمشاهده پروفایل

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Queen's University at KingstonCanada

Dr. Bruce Tufts is a Professor in the Department of Biology at Queen's University, specializing in fisheries conservation and sustainable use of freshwater resources. His research focuses on recreational and commercial fisheries in Canada, particularly in Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River, with a strong emphasis on walleye, black bass, and muskellunge populations. He also explores inland aquaculture in recirculation systems to support sustainable practices. Dr. Tufts collaborates with the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (OMNRF) and Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) through projects involving acoustic telemetry networks and tagging studies. His teaching includes a third/fourth-year lecture course in Fisheries Biology and a hands-on Fisheries Techniques course, emphasizing applied field methods. He oversees the Freshwater Fisheries Conservation Lab, which employs advanced technologies like pop-off data storage tags and hydroacoustics to study fish behavior and migration patterns. Graduate students in his lab gain experience in both conservation research and aquaculture development. Key research themes include fish physiology, spatial ecology, and angling impacts, with recent work highlighting migration repeatability in walleye and stress mitigation in tournament-caught Smallmouth Bass. Collaborations with adjunct professors Mark Ridgway (OMNRF) and Paul Blanchfield (DFO) strengthen applied conservation efforts. The lab actively engages anglers in tagging programs, offering rewards for recovered tags to enhance data collection.

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Paul Shipleyمشاهده پروفایل

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University of British ColumbiaCanada

Paul Shipley is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry within the Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science at the University of British Columbia Okanagan. He also serves as Associate Dean of the College of Graduate Studies. His research focuses on natural products chemistry, metabolomics, and NMR-based analysis of medicinal plants and bacteria to investigate chemical differences between species and samples. His work has applications in discovering biological activities, optimizing natural health product formulation, identifying adulterated products, and classifying species by their chemistry. Dr. Shipley's educational background includes: PhD from the University of Washington Dr. Shipley's research centers on organic chemistry and natural products biosynthesis, with particular emphasis on the biochemistry of secondary metabolism in plants and bacteria. His laboratory develops and applies nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) metabolomics approaches to define the complex chemistry of medicinal plants, which traditionally has been challenging due to the estimated 30,000 distinct phytochemicals present in an average plant tissue. His work bridges analytical chemistry, plant biochemistry, and statistical analysis to create robust methods for species differentiation and chemical profiling. Specifically, his lab investigates NMR-based chemical approaches for medicinal plant analysis across various species, comparing results with LC/MS metabolomic analysis and chromatographic separation methods. They develop statistical tools to discriminate between true and false positives in significance analysis and optimize NMR experiments for best discrimination between sample types, with applications in hawthorn chemotaxonomy, cranberry analysis, and other medicinal plant studies. Dr. Shipley's recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on NMR-based metabolomics applied to plant chemistry, particularly for species identification and quality control of natural health products. His work spans multiple plant genera including Crataegus (hawthorn), Vaccinium (cranberry), and Artemisia (sagebrush), with consistent methodological development in statistical analysis and NMR techniques. A notable trend is the application of machine learning algorithms to refine metabolomic data interpretation and the development of robust models for distinguishing between closely related plant species and varieties. His research program has contributed significantly to: Development of new NMR-based approaches for plant metabolome analysis Creation of statistical tools for metabolomic data refinement Chemotaxonomic studies of medicinal plants with pharmacological relevance Identification of cardioprotective compounds in hawthorn species As a graduate student supervisor in the Department of Chemistry, Dr. Shipley mentors students in organic chemistry, natural products biosynthesis, and analytical methodology development. His research program involves multiple funding sources supporting NMR metabolomics instrumentation, plant collection and analysis fieldwork, statistical methodology development, and collaborative studies with pharmacology and botanical researchers. Dr. Shipley leads a research laboratory focused on NMR-based metabolomics of medicinal plants and bacteria. His team develops advanced statistical and methodological tools for model improvement in metabolomic analysis, with particular expertise in distinguishing between closely related plant species and varieties. The lab collaborates across disciplines, integrating chemical analysis with biological activity studies to connect phytochemical profiles with potential pharmacological relevance, particularly in cardioprotective compounds found in hawthorn and urinary tract health applications of cranberry compounds.

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Jonathan Daviesمشاهده پروفایل

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University of British ColumbiaCanada

Dr. Jonathan Davies is an Associate Professor at the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Forestry, with dual affiliations in the Department of Botany and Department of Forest and Conservation Sciences. His research focuses on phylogenetic ecology, integrating evolutionary biology with ecological systems to address biodiversity conservation and climate change challenges. Academic Rank: Associate Professor Departments: Botany; Forest and Conservation Sciences Research Center: Biodiversity Research Center Email: j.davies@ubc.ca Research Interests : At the intersection of ecology and evolution, Davies' work explores phylogenetic approaches to conservation science, climate change biology, and disease ecology. His lab investigates: Climate change impacts on biodiversity and disease emergence Phylogenetic dilution effects in forest pest dynamics Evolutionary patterns in plant-herbivore interactions Statistical methods for phylogenetic analysis Global biodiversity patterns and diversification rates Eco-phylogenetics of protected area effectiveness

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Brent Murrayمشاهده پروفایل

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University of Northern British ColumbiaCanada

Brent Murray is Professor in Ecosystem Science and Management at the University of Northern British Columbia, with cross-appointments in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology and Biology programs. His research examines genetic information in wildlife to understand ecological and evolutionary processes. Education: PhD, Biology, McMaster University MSc, Zoology, University of Alberta BSc, Genetics, University of Alberta Research integrates molecular techniques including DNA barcoding, environmental DNA analysis, and population genomics to study biodiversity conservation, wildlife ecology, and forest pest management. Current projects focus on mountain pine beetle genomics, amphibian landscape ecology, and songbird migration mapping. Publications demonstrate expertise in spatial genetic analysis of forest insect outbreaks and major histocompatibility complex variation in endangered species. Recent work applies genomic approaches to understand species adaptation and dispersal. Teaches courses in Genetics (BIOL 210), Molecular Evolution and Ecology (BIOL 423/623), and Applied Molecular Genetics (BIOL 425/625).

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Nozomu Yachieمشاهده پروفایل

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University of British ColumbiaCanada

Professor Nozomu Yachie directs research at UBC's School of Biomedical Engineering, focusing on cellular/molecular engineering and computational biology. His lab develops DNA event-recording technologies to trace molecular dynamics using genome editing and high-performance computing. Key innovations include CloneSelect for retrospective cell isolation and computational tools like FRACTAL for large-scale lineage reconstruction.

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Laura Nagelمشاهده پروفایل

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Queen's University at KingstonCanada

Laura Nagel is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology at Queen's University, Faculty of Arts and Science. Her research focuses on evolutionary biology and ecology, particularly the interactions between hosts and parasites, with an emphasis on insects and marine organisms. She investigates how parasites influence host behavior, life history traits, and evolutionary trajectories, while exploring mechanisms of resistance and adaptation in host species. Her work spans diverse systems including damselflies, sticklebacks, and coral reef fish parasites. Notably, she examines how environmental variation and parasite pressure drive evolutionary changes in host traits such as immune responses, flight performance, and reproductive strategies. Recent studies highlight the role of parasitism in speciation processes and the ecological consequences of host-parasite dynamics. In marine systems, she explores the phylogeography and behavior of ectoparasites like Gnathia spp., linking genetic divergence to ecological specialization. Her research also addresses the impact of climate change on coral resilience through studies of bleaching resistance mechanisms. Dr. Nagel’s publications reveal a consistent focus on quantifying selection pressures mediated by parasites, temporal variation in parasitism, and the interplay between host traits and parasite strategies. Her work bridges laboratory experiments, field observations, and genomic approaches to unravel complex ecological and evolutionary questions.

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Daniel McLaughlinمشاهده پروفایل

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Concordia UniversityCanada

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Daniel McLaughlin is a Professor in the Department of Biology at Concordia University. His research focuses on the ecology, biology, pathogenesis, and systematics of waterfowl helminths, with an emphasis on host-parasite interactions in aquatic ecosystems. Education PhD from the University of New Brunswick His work investigates the temporal and spatial dynamics of parasite communities in aquatic birds, including studies on trematode and cestode parasites in eider ducks, gulls, and coots. He employs traditional morphological methods alongside molecular techniques such as DNA barcoding to resolve species relationships and explore parasite-host interactions. Recent publications highlight his use of DNA sequencing to analyze parasite diversity and specificity in freshwater fish, examine immune responses in snail hosts, and model the ecological drivers of parasite community structure. His research spans both laboratory and natural environments, addressing seasonal transmission patterns and phylogenetic relationships of parasitic worms.

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Richa Pandeyمشاهده پروفایل

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University of CalgaryCanada

Dr. Richa Pandey is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Calgary's Schulich School of Engineering. She serves as a Full Member of the Hotchkiss Brain Institute and is the Principal Investigator of the Wearable and Bio-integrated Technologies (WeBiT) Lab, where she also holds the UCalgary Research Excellence Chair position. Her work bridges biomedical engineering, digital health, and women's health applications. Dr. Pandey earned her Ph.D. in Physical Electronics from Tel Aviv University in 2018. Her educational background provides the foundation for her interdisciplinary research that combines electronics, biomaterials, and medical applications. Dr. Pandey's research focuses on developing innovative healthcare solutions with particular emphasis on women's health challenges including perinatal depression, preeclampsia, cervical cancer, and malaria in pregnancy. Her laboratory specializes in three interconnected research pillars: wearable biosensors for continuous health monitoring, point-of-care diagnostic technologies for decentralized testing, and bioreceptor discovery for enhanced detection systems. These technologies are designed to be accessible, particularly in low-resource settings, addressing significant health inequities through engineering solutions. Her work integrates biology, engineering, and digital health to create medical technologies that are both effective and user-friendly. Analysis of Dr. Pandey's recent publications reveals a strong focus on electrochemical and photoelectrochemical biosensing platforms, with particular emphasis on nucleic acid-based detection systems. Her research spans multiple application areas including infectious disease diagnostics (particularly for SARS-CoV-2), cancer biomarker detection, environmental monitoring, and neurotransmitter sensing. The consistent theme across her work is the development of rapid, sensitive, and field-deployable diagnostic technologies that minimize sample preparation requirements while maintaining high analytical performance. Marie Sklodowska Curie Fellowship, Marie Sklodowska Curie Association Excellence Award, Marian Gertner Institute for Medical Nanosystems Food Security Fellowship, Manna Center for Food Safety and Security Dr. Pandey actively mentors federally and provincially funded students and postdoctoral fellows in her laboratory. Her educational philosophy emphasizes hands-on learning and application of engineering principles to medical challenges. She participates in outreach initiatives that inspire underrepresented groups to pursue engineering careers. Her collaborative approach includes partnerships with clinicians, industry experts, and global health organizations to ensure her research translates into practical, impactful healthcare solutions. Dr. Pandey also teaches multiple courses including BMEN 388 Signals, Systems and Instrumentation I, BMEN 585 Guest Lecture on Point of Care Diagnostics, BMEN 600 Biomedical Engineering Foundations, and BMEN 468 Engineering Design for Biomedical Engineering. The Wearable and Bio-integrated Technologies (WeBiT) Lab serves as the hub for Dr. Pandey's research activities. The laboratory houses federally funded instruments and highly skilled personnel dedicated to developing cutting-edge medical devices. The lab's vision focuses on creating disruptive technologies to engineer health solutions through a multidisciplinary and translational approach. Current projects include Revolutionizing real-time health monitoring through wearable biosensors, Making diagnostics accessible through point-of-care technologies, and developing the foundation of smart sensing through bioreceptor discovery and design.

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Brian Cummingمشاهده پروفایل

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Queen's University at KingstonCanada

Brian Cumming is a Professor of Paleolimnology and Aquatic Ecology in the Department of Biology at Queen's University, cross-appointed to the School of Environmental Studies. He earned both his B.Sc.H. and Ph.D. in Biology from Queen's University. His research focuses on understanding ecological and environmental changes in lakes over decadal to millennial timescales, driven by natural factors (e.g., climate, wildfires) and human-induced stressors (e.g., nutrient enrichment, acid deposition). He co-directs the Paleoecological Environmental Assessment and Research Laboratory (PEARL) and is affiliated with the Beaty Water Research Centre. Research interests include climate change impacts, lake acidification, drought cycles, and the application of sediment records to assess ecosystem responses. His work combines modern limnological measurements with paleolimnological techniques to inform lake management strategies. Key projects involve reconstructing past fire regimes, tracking anthropogenic impacts on lake ecosystems, and analyzing sediment cores to identify Holocene environmental patterns. Awards: No specific scientific awards explicitly listed in the text. However, his contributions to paleolimnology are highlighted through his extensive publication record and leadership roles in research laboratories. Advising & Grants: While student advisees are not listed, his research involves collaborative projects with funding sources likely tied to grants from environmental agencies or institutions. His work often addresses applied ecological questions with implications for policy and conservation. Labs/Teams: Co-Director of the PEARL laboratory and member of the Beaty Water Research Centre, focusing on interdisciplinary research in aquatic ecosystems and environmental change.

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Patrick Martoneمشاهده پروفایل

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University of British ColumbiaCanada

Dr. Patrick Martone is a Professor in the Department of Botany at the University of British Columbia (UBC), affiliated with the Biodiversity Research Centre and the Beaty Biodiversity Museum. He specializes in phycology, focusing on the biodiversity, ecophysiology, and evolution of seaweeds. His research integrates field and lab experiments across scales of biological organization, from community dynamics to cellular development. He has held academic ranks at UBC since 2008, progressing from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor (2013) and full Professor (2019). Education: PhD in Botany from Stanford University (2007), BS in Biology from Duke University (1998). Postdoctoral research at Stanford University (2007–2008). Research Focus: Seaweed biomechanics, climate change impacts, calcification mechanisms, and evolutionary genomics. Key Projects: Investigating hydrodynamic performance of seaweeds, genomic analyses of cell wall biosynthesis, and kelp restoration protocols. His lab hosts a diverse team of graduate students and postdocs, with alumni contributing to academic and applied fields. He teaches courses such as BIOL320 (Survey of the Algae) and MRNE425 (Ecological Adaptations of Seaweeds). Lab activities include state-of-the-art facilities for water flume testing, PAM fluorometry, and genetic sequencing. Current work explores climate stress effects on coralline algae and kelp phenotypic plasticity.

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Jeannette Whittonمشاهده پروفایل

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University of British ColumbiaCanada

Dr. Jeannette Whitton is an Associate Professor in the Department of Botany at the University of British Columbia (UBC), Faculty of Science. Her research focuses on plant evolutionary biology, speciation, and polyploid evolution, with a particular emphasis on understanding the genetic and ecological mechanisms driving biodiversity. She leads the Whitton Lab, investigating systems like the sunflower family (Asteraceae), including the Townsendia and Crepis agamic complexes, to explore questions about species integrity, polyploidy, and reproductive strategies. Academic History: B.Sc. in Environmental Biology from McGill University (1988), Ph.D. in Botany from the University of Connecticut (1994), and postdoctoral research at Indiana University (1994–1997). Research Interests: Dr. Whitton studies population genetics, phylogenetics, and speciation processes. Her work examines how polyploidy and asexual reproduction (apomixis) influence species diversification, particularly in response to environmental pressures. Key projects include analyzing the Rocky Mountain Townsendia genus, the North American Crepis agamic complex, and invasive plant species' genetic traits. Grants and Collaboration: Collaborates with researchers like Loren Rieseberg and Sally Otto on projects funded by UBC's Excellence Funds. Advises graduate students (Chris Sears, Chris Lee, Jamie Leathem) and undergraduate researchers. Her lab combines fieldwork, molecular genetics, and phylogenetic analysis to address evolutionary questions. Labs/Teams: Whitton Lab focuses on evolutionary ecology, conservation biology, and plant systematics. Recent projects include common garden experiments for Townsendia hookeri and studies on invasive plant traits in Yukon.

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