lab members — Evolutionary & Developmental Biology

Thomas A. Stewart, Ph.D. (he/him)

I am an evolutionary and developmental biologist interested in explaining broad patterns of morphological diversity. My work spans a number of fields (developmental biology, paleontology, and functional morphology), and my goal is to establish an inclusive laboratory that can support scientists from all backgrounds.

email | C.V.

Michelle C. Gilbert, Ph.D. (she/her)

postdoc

My research primarily focuses on contributing to our understanding of shape evolution and the processes that promote, or constrain, shape diversity. I am particularly interested in why certain regions of morphological space are occupied, while other regions exhibit obvious lacunae. I use a combination of techniques to answer my questions, including geometric morphometrics, comparative methods, staining, and photography.

email | website | twitter

Yunyan Mo

PhD student in Biology

My undergraduate work focused on paleontology, specifically comparative anatomy and systematics of Paleozoic ray-finned fishes. For my PhD, I am interested in combining developmental biology with the fossil record to understand the origination of novel traits in early vertebrates.

Alex Kwiatkowski

undergraduate researcher

I am a third-year student majoring in Biology, with my main interests including evolution, ecology, and wildlife conservation. Additionally, I am interested in the German language and culture, as I am also working towards a German minor.

Ciara Woodburn

undergraduate researcher

I am currently a biology major on a pre-med track. During my freshman year I participated in both molecular and bacterial research; however, as my education progressed, I began to mainly focus on evolutionary biology and how it impacts development.

Gabriella Esposito

undergraduate researcher

I am currently a Biology major on the pre-medicine track. My main interests include evolutionary development, pediatrics, and neurology!

lab alumni