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Emilia Huerta-Sanchez is a professor and population geneticist whose research focuses on human evolutionary biology. She combines theoretical frameworks with computational and statistical modeling to address complex questions related to human adaptation. Her current research interests involve scanning human genomes across populations to detect mutations in genes that have contributed to human adaptation to varying environments, including dietary changes, temperature fluctuations, exposure to pathogens, and altitude variations. Prof. Huerta-Sanchez's work emphasizes the integration of evolutionary theory with molecular data to enhance the understanding of human population genomics. Through her teaching and mentorship, she strives to equip students with the tools necessary to analyze biological data and comprehend the dynamism of ecological and evolutionary processes.
Department: Department of Economics