Dr. Mark Rausher

Biography

Mark D. Rausher is the John Carlisle Kilgo Distinguished Professor Emeritus at Duke University, focusing on the evolutionary processes that cause changes at phenotypic and genetic levels. His research primarily investigates the genetic basis of adaptation and evolution, with particular interests in metabolic pathways. Rausher's approaches include the molecular dissection of ecologically important phenotypes and characterizing the patterns of selection acting on these phenotypes in natural conditions. His recent work encompasses the study of gene duplication and loss, which plays a crucial role in the evolutionary dynamics of genomes, contributing to phenotypic diversity and adaptation in various species. Rausher's contributions to the field have been recognized through multiple grants from prestigious institutions such as the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation. He received his Ph.D. from Cornell University and a B.A. from the University of Chicago.

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