Welcome to the #ParentLab!
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Parent Lab undergrad research under the spotlight:
Check out undergrad Brie Jung's post on her work on Galápagos succinids. The study of these snails has been underrated - the work led by Brie will help us understand the circumstances that lead to diversification, or not! Below is a picture of one of these cute Succinea sp. (also called amber snails) from Galápagos.
The following video is a window into the experience of summer 2019 REU student Nicole Recla (more about her experience here):
The following video is a window into the experience of summer 2019 REU student Nicole Recla (more about her experience here):
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Email me if you're interested in joining the lab!
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Research in the Parent lab centers on
the evolutionary process of diversification in lineages exposed to novel environment. Our general research approach is to:
(1) observe present-day patterns of biodiversity to infer past evolutionary processes, and (2) test those processes with manipulative experiments in laboratory populations. We use field observations, comparative analyses, laboratory experiments, molecular phylogenetics, and integrate them with theoretical modeling. Island systems (natural or experimental) are often the main focus of our research attention. We are affiliated with the following very active and collaborative groups at the University of Idaho: IBEST (Institute for Bioinformatics and Evolutionary Studies) IMCI (Institute for Modeling Collaboration and Innovation) BEACON (Center for the Study of Evolution in Action) |
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Have a look around and send us an email if you are interested in learning more about what we do. You can also see photos of field work here and follow @thesnailhunter on Instagram.
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Some of the other labs we collaborate with @UIdaho in Moscow
Harmon Lab
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Miura Lab
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