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Elizabeth Hadly is the Paul S. Billie Achilles Professor of Environmental Biology at Stanford University, where she is also a professor in the Department of Earth System Science. Her academic journey culminated in a Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley, in Integrative Biology. Hadly's research primarily focuses on understanding the ecological perturbations that affect life on Earth, examining the connections among ecosystems, species, populations, and genes to grasp how organisms evolve and face extinction threats. Her unique approach blends fieldwork with laboratory analysis over decadal to millennial time scales, emphasizing the effects of human activities during the Anthropocene. She has led significant research projects at the Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve, exploring historical environmental changes and their impacts on biodiversity. In addition to her research, Hadly plays an active role in teaching and mentoring students, contributing to programs in the School of Humanities and Sciences.
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