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Charles F. Aquadro is a Charles Alexander Professor in the Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics at Cornell University. With over 40 years of experience in research and education, he is the founding director of the Cornell Center for Comparative Population Genomics and has held the position of Stephen H. Weiss Presidential Fellow. His research focuses on understanding the diversity of genomes and the basic principles that determine genome variation in organisms. His work predominantly involves Drosophila, but also extends to mammals and plants, aiming to evaluate the evolutionary flexibility of genes related to germline stem cell maintenance and differentiation through population and functional genomic approaches. He has developed and taught courses related to personal genomics and population genetics and has provided scientific input for various media channels. Aquadro has received several accolades, including the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Society of Molecular Biology and Evolution and has been recognized as an Honorary Doctor of Science by St. Lawrence University. He continues to influence the field through his extensive research and teaching.
Cornell University • Ithaca, NY
Charles Alexander Professor in the Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, focusing on research and education in population genetics.
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