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Carl Bergstrom is a Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of Washington, where he specializes in computational biology and the study of information flow in biological systems. His research employs mathematical modeling and computer simulations to explore various facets of population biology, animal behavior, and evolutionary theory. He is particularly interested in the strategic elements of communication among organisms, the evolution of communication systems, and the adaptive aspects of diseases in evolutionary medicine. He is an active member of the academic community, contributing to the discourse on how social and institutional norms influence research strategies and scientific understanding. Bergstrom is also concerned with the spread of misinformation in social networks and the implications this has for data-driven science. He integrates ideas across natural and social sciences, focusing on the unifying theme of information throughout his work.
University of Washington • Seattle, WA
Teaching and conducting research in computational biology and evolutionary theory.
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