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Celina Baines is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Toronto Mississauga. Her research focuses on the ecological and evolutionary causes and consequences of movement, particularly dispersal. She investigates how species and individuals move away from their birthplace to new sites for reproduction, with significant implications for disease spread, spatial distribution of genetic variance, and biodiversity maintenance. Her research program employs a variety of approaches, including theoretical modeling, microcosm experiments in the lab, and large field studies. Current research topics encompass understanding the role of dispersal dynamics in host-parasite systems, determining how spatial characteristics of habitats influence population spread rates, and predicting how conditional dispersal is influenced by factors such as population density. Baines is actively accepting MSc and PhD students and encourages interested applicants to send their CVs, unofficial transcripts, and cover letters summarizing their research interests and academic background.
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