Kirk Lohmueller

Kirk Lohmueller is a Professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of California, Los Angeles. His research focuses on population genetics and genomics, with an emphasis on understanding how natural selection and population history shape genetic variation across species. He develops computational methods to analyze genomic data and explores their applications in evolutionary biology and disease research. His work combines theoretical models with empirical data to investigate genetic diversity and its implications for complex traits.

Kirk Lohmueller is a Professor at the University of California, Los Angeles, specializing in population genetics, evolutionary genetics, computational biology, and medical genetics. His research focuses on understanding the genetic basis of complex traits and diseases through large-scale genomic analyses. He investigates the evolutionary forces shaping genetic variation, including the impact of population history, selection, and mutation. His work includes studies on human and canine genetic diversity, the role of deleterious mutations in extinction risk, and the use of computational methods to infer population dynamics. Lohmueller's research integrates statistical genetics, bioinformatics, and evolutionary theory to address questions in medical and population genetics.