Genomics of northern adaptation

Adaptation to novel environments is the basis for species’ existence in a changing world. In the era of rapid anthropogenic global change, understanding the mechanisms of adaptation is of great importance. My research explores the molecular basis of adaptation using a population genetics approach. In my Academy Research Fellow project (2024-2028), we use lyrate rockcress (Arabidopsis lyrata) as the main model system to investigate the genetic underpinnings of high latitude adaptation and the distribution of genetic variation. To achieve this, we utilize a combination of various genomics and computational population genetics tools. Additionally, since population size fluctuations and connections between different populations strongly affect overall genetic diversity, population genetic demographic analyses are also at the core of my research