Nandita Garud

Nandita Garud is an Associate Professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of California, Los Angeles. Her research focuses on evolutionary biology and theory, with an emphasis on population genetics. She investigates evolutionary processes in natural populations, including bacteria in the human microbiome, Drosophila melanogaster, and non-model organisms. Garud develops statistical and computational methods to analyze genomic data and explores the mode and tempo of evolution. Her work challenges traditional assumptions about natural selection and highlights the potential for rapid adaptation in various species. She is affiliated with the UCLA Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology.

Nandita Garud is a researcher in the Department of Ecology and Evolution at UCLA, focusing on population genetics, microbiome dynamics, and natural populations. Her work explores evolutionary processes in microbial and eukaryotic systems, including the genetic basis of adaptation, selective sweeps, and ecological responses to environmental changes. Garud's research integrates genomic and metagenomic approaches to study microbial transmission, biogeography, and host-microbe interactions. She has investigated the population genetics of drug resistance, the evolutionary dynamics of gut microbiomes, and the genetic adaptation of species such as rats and Drosophila melanogaster. Her studies highlight the interplay between genetic diversity, ecological stability, and evolutionary forces in natural populations.