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Heath Blackmon is an Associate Professor and Associate Department Head at Texas A&M University, specializing in biological resilience, evolution, and synthetic biology. His research focuses on genome evolution, specifically the structural evolution of sex chromosomes. Joining the Department in 2017, Heath has contributed to various associations, including the Genetics Society of America and the Society for the Study of Evolution, and various other scientific organizations. His lab utilizes a broad range of approaches including theoretical population genetics, bioinformatics, and molecular cytogenetics to address complex topics in evolution. Among his notable hypotheses is the 'Fragile Y Hypothesis,' which suggests recurrent selection may influence the evolution of sex chromosomes. He has also created the Tree Sex Database to make crucial insect karyotype data accessible for evolutionary biology research. Heath earned his Ph.D. in Quantitative Biology from the University of Texas at Arlington in 2015 and a B.S. in Environmental Science from Oregon State University, graduating summa cum laude in 2010.
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