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hazelThursday, October 1, 2020 2:30-4:00pm 

 

 Integrating Genomics, systematics, speciation and biogeography to explore the diversity of Neotropical primates

 

HAZEL BYRNE, Ph.D.

Postdoctoral Research Associate, University of Utah 
Ph.D. Evolutionary Biology, University of Salford, Manchester, UK 

 

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Integrating Genomics, systematics, speciation and biogeography to explore the diversity of Neotropical primates

Abstract: 

Neotropical primates (Platyrrhini) are a diverse mammalian clade with five families, 21 genera and over 170 species inhabiting many distinct biomes across South and Central America. As with their sister clade (Old World primates; Catarrhini), a plethora of forms, behaviours, and life histories are found across this group. Broadly speaking, however, most Neotropical primates are strikingly understudied with large gaps in our understanding of their evolution and diversity. In this talk, I discuss my research which is centred in molecular primatology and evolutionary genomics of Neotropical primates; using genetic/genomic data to shed light on their evolution and diversification, and explore the origins and maintenance of diversity. This often ties into addressing questions surrounding speciation, systematics/taxonomy, biogeography, adaptive evolution, and behavioural ecology. My research subjects include the socially monogamous titi monkeys, the encephalised capuchin monkeys, the miniaturised marmosets, the highly social squirrel monkeys, and the striking bald uakaris and bearded sakis.

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Our Department takes a theoretically-driven, empirically-informed perspective focusing on the following specific areas of expertise: archaeology, genetics, behavioral ecology, paleoanthropology, hunter-gatherer behavior, and human and non-human primate behavior. 

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NEWS

  1. Silencing the booming chorus: Mutations may have saved brown howlers from yellow fever virus.

  2. Phd student Blake Vernon awarded the David C Williams Fellowship

  3. Anthropology undergraduate student Rogelio Brambila is a recipient of a Fulbright Award

Publications

  1. Comparing the selective landscape of TLR7 and TLR8 across primates reveals unique sites under positive selection in Alouatta

    Comparing the selective landscape of TLR7 and TLR8 across primates reveals unique sites under positive selection in Alouatta

  2. Genetic relatedness cannot explain social preferences in black-and-white ruffed lemurs, Varecia variegata

    Genetic relatedness cannot explain social preferences in black-and-white ruffed lemurs, Varecia variegata

  3. Living with Environmental Uncertainty. Climate Change & Economic Decision Making among Maya Farmers

    Living with Environmental Uncertainty. Climate Change & Economic Decision Making among Maya Farmers

Events

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  1. Oct 01

    Thursday
    2:30pm - 4pm

    Anthropology Colloquium: Exploring Neotropical primates

    Zoom

  2. Oct 06

    Tuesday
    3pm - 4pm

    Socialize with SOC

    Zoom

  3. Oct 09

    Friday
     

    Fall 2020 Last day to reverse CR/NC option First Half Classes

  4. Oct 09

    Friday
    10am - 11am

    Geography Colloquium: Dr. JJ Shinker, University of Wyoming

    Zoom

  5. Oct 12

    Monday
     

    Spring 21 Class schedule available and Registration dates available

  6. Oct 13

    Tuesday
     

    Fall 2020 First Half Classes End

 

Last Updated: 9/23/20