Ashleigh Griffin

Professor Ashleigh Griffin is a member of the Department of Biology at the University of Oxford. Her research focuses on the evolution of cooperative behaviour, particularly in the context of social evolution theory. She has used the bacterial system Pseudomonas aeruginosa to test predictions of social evolution theory and is currently engaged in projects related to clinical problems of bacterial infection and meta-analysis of cooperatively breeding birds. She is also the 2008 UNESCO/L’Oreal Fellow For Women In Science.

Ashleigh S. Griffin is a professor at the University of Oxford, specializing in evolution and social behaviour. Her research explores the evolutionary mechanisms underlying cooperation, altruism, and social dynamics in both microbial and animal systems. She investigates topics such as kin selection, inclusive fitness, and the role of social structures in promoting cooperative behaviours. Her work includes studies on bacterial quorum sensing, meerkat social systems, and the evolutionary transition to complex societies. Griffin's research bridges theoretical evolutionary biology with empirical studies, offering insights into the genetic and ecological factors shaping social interactions.