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Timothy James is a Professor and Curator of Fungi at the University of Michigan’s Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. He received his Ph.D. in Biology from Duke University in 2003, where he later served as a postdoctoral fellow. His research focuses on the evolution of fungi, particularly adaptive radiation, mating systems, and dispersal mechanisms within this diverse group. James is particularly intrigued by the phenomenon of heterokaryosis, a form of genetic diversity within fungal cells that affects their mating strategies. His work utilizes molecular biology, phylogenetics, and fungal cultivation techniques, aiming to understand the behaviors of nuclei within these organisms. He is also involved in researching ancient aquatic fungi known as chytrids and their impact on amphibian populations. His current projects explore evolutionary genomics, population genetics, and the role of mitotic recombination in microevolution within fungi, as well as the broader implications of these findings for ecology and conservation.
University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI
Leading research on fungal evolution, adaptive radiation, and the ecology of fungi.
Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science