Colgan Lab @JGU Mainz

Research interests

We are interested in studying genome evolution and expression of complex traits. More specifically, we are interested in exploring how the genome has evolved to code for multiple behaviourally, morphologically and physiologically distinct phenotypes. Current research focuses on haplodiploid pollinators, such as bumblebees, honeybees and mason bees, to understand genes underlying phenotypic plascity and polyphenism. Previous research has examined the molecular mechanisms by which parasitic nematodes affect host phenotype, as well as examining genes related to sea migration and underlying sexually dimorphic traits in salmonids. We use a range of techniques including behavioural, computational and molecular techniques to address questions of interest.

Ecological and Evolutionary Genomics