Molecular Evolution

Research opportunities include the study of the process of evolution, with emphasis on genetic changes underlying morphological evolution in several model systems including plants, worms, insects, and fish. Other research is focused on the phylogenetic relationships among organisms using molecular tools. Researchers in this area have initiated strong working relationships with NYU's Department of Anthropology, the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH), the New York Botanical Garden (NYBG), and the NYC Aquarium. The investigators from these institutions have affiliated appointments in the NYU Biology Department. One of these alliances is the BRIDGES track, which provides a rare opportunity for students to study evolutionary mechanisms in a wide range of organisms. Regular Regional Molecular Evolution Meetings bring together molecular evolutionists from New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania to discuss their research and share ideas.

NYU Biology Faculty in this research area:
Ken Birnbaum Plants
Richard Borowsky Cave Fish
Gloria Coruzzi Plants
Claude Desplan Flies & Wasps
David Fitch Worms
Fabio Piano Worms
Michael Purugganan Plants
Matthew Rockman
Worms
Mark Siegal Flies

NYU Anthropology Faculty:
Todd Disotell Primates

Associated AMNH and NYBG Faculty:
Douglas Daly (NYBG)
Rob DeSalle (AMNH)
Amy Litt (NYBG)
Dennis Stevenson (NYBG)

Biology CORE COURSES:
Bio Core 1: Molecules and Cells G23.1001
Bio Core 2: Genes, Systems and Evolution G23.1002
Bio Core 3: Molecules and Cells/Discussion-Based G23.2003
Bio Core 4: Genes, Systems and Evolution/Discussion-Based G23.2004
The Art of Scientific Investigation G23.3001
Statistics in Biology G23.2030

Molecular Evolution Curriculum (BRIDGES):
Principles of Evolution G23.1069
Molecular Evolution Journal Club G23.3018
Molecular Control of Organism Form and Function G23.1072
Genomics G23.1128
Advanced Topics in Development G23.3017