We are a reproductive physiology lab with an interest in
how reproductive traits evolve, diversify, and adapt.
The Wilsterman Lab is particularly interested in the physiology that constrains reproductive output and the mechanisms that are responsible for variation in reproductive traits among and within species. We ask questions about two different types of variation in reproduction:
In addition to thinking about origins of biological diversity and evolutionary processes, we are interested in using these perspectives to understand human health and disease. Current work in the lab is using these approaches to understand the origins of fetal growth restriction in high elevation communities and to identify solutions to these universal challanges.
- What systems underlay stable variation in reproductive function (including adaptive variation in reproductive function)?
- Which cues and physiological systems does mom use to control her investment across a reproductive cycle (i.e., individual variation in investment)?
In addition to thinking about origins of biological diversity and evolutionary processes, we are interested in using these perspectives to understand human health and disease. Current work in the lab is using these approaches to understand the origins of fetal growth restriction in high elevation communities and to identify solutions to these universal challanges.
Current Lab Members and Affiliates
Kate Wilsterman, PhD Principal Investigator Background: CV Bucknell University, BSc (Biol.) UC Berkeley, PhD (Int. Biol.) UMontana, Post-doc (Evol. Biol.) Interests: eco/evo/repro. physiology Hobbies: running, skiing, great coffee, and a good laugh. Favorite Lab Item: The cryostat! |
Collaborators
\We work closely with a number of labs in the Front Range and beyond! If you are interested in collaborating, we would love to hear from you.
Our lab works particularly closely with the Williams Lab, including running joint lab meetings and lab events (see right)! Our other collaborators (past and present) include:
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