Population and Comparative Genomics

A primary objective of faculty within this discipline is to characterize patterns of genomic variation both within and across species. Researchers investigate these datasets to test fundamental evolutionary hypotheses and identify genomic regions associated with novel or atypical functions. Utilizing state-of-the-art high-throughput sequencing and genotyping technologies, faculty employ advanced bioinformatic and computational tools to analyze diverse biological systems and uncover the mechanisms driving genomic diversity.