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Rachel Wadleigh is an Assistant Research Professor in the Department of Biology at Duke University. Her research focuses on evolutionary biology, particularly through the lens of ancient DNA analysis. Her notable publications include studies on the phylogeny and new taxonomy of booted eagles, where she provided molecular support across five major clades based on sequences from seven loci. Wadleigh's work also investigates the evolutionary history of aquatic life, as illustrated by her paper on the extinct giant beaver, revealing significant insights into their aquatic behaviors that date back twenty million years. She completed her Doctorate at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, in 2023. Wadleigh is dedicated to advancing our understanding of evolutionary processes and the impact of ecological changes on species behavior and adaptations.
Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)