PI: Carolina
Bonin Lewallen
CONTACT:
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carolina.lewallen@hamptonu.edu
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We conduct our research in the
Marine and Environmental Science
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3 Shore Road
Hampton VA, 23669
United States
Research Focus
The MaMMELab employs molecular genetic markers and analytical tools to study various aspects of marine mammal ecology, behavior and evolution. Some of the questions driving our research are:
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How are populations connected over space and time?
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What are species-levels of genetic diversity and what does it mean in the context of their survival and long-term evolutionary trajectories?
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Which are male and female reproductive strategies?
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Can we detect the molecular underpinnings of their key adaptations?
These questions and many more, drive our curiosity!
Inclusion & Diversity
Everyone in our lab/Department believes in building an inclusive and diverse research environment. MAMMEL has helped develop and contributes to formal programs aiming to increase opportunities for traditionally under-represented students in marine mammal science.
Read more about student opportunities here