Dr. Anne Yoder

Biography

Anne Daphne Yoder is a distinguished professor in the field of Evolutionary Biology at Duke University. Her academic work integrates field inventory activities, molecular phylogenetic techniques, and geospatial analysis to investigate the biodiversities of Madagascar, a region recognized for its unique and endangered species. Yoder's research has critical implications for conservation action as Madagascar has suffered significant habitat loss since human colonization. She holds several prominent positions within the university, including professor in the Biology department and interim chair of the Department of Evolutionary Anthropology. Additionally, she is a faculty research scholar at the Duke Population Research Institute and a member of the Duke Institute for Brain Sciences. Yoder has published various articles on genetic confirmations of species in Madagascar and has received multiple grants from institutions such as the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health. Her work not only focuses on the evolutionary pressures impacting wildlife but also contributes to the broader field of conservation science in addressing the biodiversity crisis in the Anthropocene.

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