Research
Our research group focuses on a range of questions in population genetics, molecular evolution and human genetics. Our goal is to understand the forces that give rise to patterns of genetic variation, both within and between species, with a particular emphasis on understanding the determinants of linkage disequilibrium. We develop new statistical methodology, analyze existing data sets in humans and other organisms, and collaborate with experimentalists and organizations to gather data specifically suited for answering particular evolutionary genetic questions.
Current research
Current research areas include: (i) using DNA sequence data to estimate human demographic parameters and distinguish between competing models of human evolution; (ii) quantifying the structure of linkage disequilibrium in different human populations, and understanding the implications of this structure for future association mapping studies; (iii) developing methods and models for understanding the speciation process that use patterns of divergence among closely related species. More information about these and other research projects can be found here.
Current Teaching
Seminar in Computational Biology (BISC542)