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I am thrilled to be joining the Department of Integrative Biology at Michigan State University as an Assistant Professor in 2026!

My lab will use integrative genomic approaches to investigate the mechanisms, regulation, and evolution of complex adaptations. Broadly, the lab will seek to understand how gene regulatory architectures evolve to produce novel traits and drive phenotypic variation. This work will continue to leverage unique, non-traditional model systems including snake venom and mammalian hibernation.

I am recruiting PhD students to join the lab in Fall 2026. Research topics include the genomic mechanisms of venom variation in North American rattlesnakes, the evolution of metabolic signaling pathways underlying mammalian hibernation, the unique evolutionary and functional consequences of microchromosomes, and more. I am also seeking prospective postdocs interested in developing and leading projects within the lab. 

If you are interested in learning more about these upcoming opportunities in the lab, please get in touch!