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Marla B. Sokolowski is a University Professor in the Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology at the University of Toronto. She holds a BSc and a PhD from the same institution. Her research focuses on the genetic and neurobiological mechanisms that underlie individual differences in behavior, particularly using the fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster as a model organism. Sokolowski's work has significantly contributed to our understanding of how genes influence behavior and the role of environmental factors, challenging earlier notions that genes and environment act in isolation. Her laboratory investigates the influence of alleles on behavioral predispositions and how these genetic factors interact with the environment, raising fundamental questions about the nature of behavior and its underlying biological frameworks. Sokolowski is actively involved in mentoring prospective graduate students in MSc and PhD programs and encourages interested applicants to reach out with their CVs and research interests. Additionally, she publishes research findings and provides updates on ecological and evolutionary biology through various media outlets.
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