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Clifford W. Cunningham is a Professor in the Department of Biology at Duke University, where he has been a faculty member since 2010. His research interests include the ecology and evolution of marine invertebrates, particularly focusing on the interactions within deep-sea chemosynthetic ecosystems. Cunningham's work has contributed to the understanding of symbiosis in marine environments, particularly in relation to the nutritional dependencies of marine clams on microbial communities. He has published multiple journal articles on various aspects of marine biology, including the evolution of hydrozoan polyps and the historical impacts on species diversity in Amazonian tree communities. His educational background includes a Ph.D. from Yale University, awarded in 1991, and a B.S. from the same institution in 1983. He has received funding for various collaborative research projects from national organizations such as the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation, showcasing his active engagement in advancing marine biological research.
Duke University • Durham, NC
Serving as a faculty member in the Biology Department, focusing on marine biology research.
Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)