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Victoria Sork is a Professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at UCLA, where she also serves as the Director of the Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden. Her research focuses on evolutionary conservation science, particularly the conservation of tree populations in California, and how ecological and evolutionary processes inform reserve design. She examines gene movement, pollen dispersal, and historical genetic patterns within temperate and tropical tree populations across various regions, including the United States and Central and South America. Sork's significant contributions lie in integrating traditional evolutionary biology with pressing environmental questions, using her findings to influence conservation policies. Her work emphasizes the conservation of California oaks and the impact of climate change on these ecosystems. Sork is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, reflecting her status as a leading figure in her field.
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