Biography

I am a biodiversity researcher who applies genetic tools to shed light on the interrelationships between humanity and our living counterparts. My research interests include biological invasions, the impact of various anthropogenic stressors on the genetic structure and connectivity in wild and domesticated populations as well as therapeutic benefits gained from our interaction with nature and the myriad chemical constituents produced by fungi, plants and animals. My most recent focus is on using genomic and bioinformatic tools to develop targeted genetic markers in a variety of species including but not limited to members of the genus: Abies, Angelica, Anethum, Apium, Boswellia, Bufo, Cananga, Canarium, Cannabis, Chamaecyparis, Cinnamomum, Copaifera, Coriandrum, Cistus, Citrus, Commiphora, Conyza, Cuminum, Cupressus, Cymbopogon, Daucus, Elletaria, Eucalyptus, Ferula, Foeniculum, Jasminum, Juniperus, Helochrysum, Heracleum, Homo, Hyptis, Hyssopus, Incillius, Lavandula, Laurus, Ledum, Ochotona, Ocotea, Olea, Onchorynchus, Panthera, Pelargonium, Picea, Pinus, Piper, Pseudotsuga, Psilocybe, Salvia, Solidago, Syzygium, Tanacetum, and Zingiber.