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Asher D. Cutter is a Professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Toronto, where he also serves as the Associate Chair for Graduate Studies. After obtaining his BSc from Tufts University, he earned his PhD from the University of Arizona and completed postdoctoral research at the University of Edinburgh. His research focuses on the genetic basis of evolutionary change, particularly through the themes of population genomics and genome evolution, the genetics of speciation, and evolutionary cell biology, specifically in relation to gametes. He is particularly interested in understanding the evolutionary forces that shape patterns of polymorphism within genomes of species, as well as the impact of sexual selection and sexual conflict on the evolution of sperm cell traits and reproductive isolation between species. Cutter utilizes an integrated approach combining computational genomics, molecular biology, and both theoretical and experimental methods to investigate these topics, often using C. elegans and related nematode species as model organisms. His work also incorporates field research in tropical settings and community ecology.
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