Dr. Bridgett Vonholdt

Associate Professor

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Biography

Bridgett vonHoldt is an associate professor in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Princeton University. Her research focuses on evolutionary genomics of admixed species and hybrid zones, particularly the consequences of natural selection on the regulatory genome. She has conducted extensive studies on wild and domesticated canines, contributing significantly to conservation applications for endangered species like the red wolf and gray wolf in North America. Her work has discovered genetic factors that shape the evolution of social behavior in dogs and the domestication of wolves. Current research goals include unraveling the genotype-phenotype evolution in both wild and domestic canines, with a specific interest in how demographic, genetic, and gene expression changes influence fitness-related phenotypes.

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Requirements for Princeton University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Speaking
Required:27
IELTS
Speaking
Required:8
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in engineering or science Strong background in mathematics, materials, physics, or related engineering
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GRE scores are not accepted. Ph.D. is the primary degree; students are not required to hold an M.S.E. prior to admission.