My laboratory uses molecular techniques to examine the behavioral, ecological, and evolutionary impacts of large-scale human disturbance, such as logging or urbanization, on wild mammal populations. Molecular genetic tools are integral to examining how mammals are impacted by human pressures, because many species are too elusive, dangerous, or imperiled to study using more invasive methods. In the past I focused on mammals in Old World tropical rainforests (Southeast Asia & Central Africa), but am also now taking advantage of the lab's location to examine the impacts of urbanization on native mammals in NYC. See the lab Research and Publications pages for more information on current and past projects.

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Assistant Professor
Department of Natural Sciences, Box A-0506
Baruch College, City University of New York
17 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10010 USA

Office: Rm. 707
Labs: Rms. 403 & 509
Tel: (646) 660-6238
Fax: (646) 660-6201
Grad Programs: EEB & NYCEP