Exploring how life’s most surprising exceptions shape evolution
The intricate nature of living organisms has always captivated me. My curiosity about how species evolve and adapt to their environments naturally led me to focus on reproduction and the transmission of DNA, processes that sit at the very heart of evolution. In my research, I aim to uncover how these fundamental mechanisms shape the diversity of life around us.
I’ve always been drawn to nature’s exceptions — the rare and atypical phenomena that challenge our expectations. From studying atypical reproductive processes like asexual reproduction to investigating the forces driving extreme Y chromosome degeneration, I aspire to one day lead a lab that takes a holistic approach to reproductive biology. My goal is to understand how these processes shape organisms and, sometimes, even influence the surrounding species.
In 2024, I reached two major milestones: first, my PhD thesis was accepted and nominated for both the Rector's Honor List and the Best Thesis Awards. Second, I started an exciting postdoctoral journey at the University of British Columbia (UBC) in the lab of the renowned Dr. Judith E. Mank, where I explored the evolution of sex chromosomes within the vibrant guppy family. Stay tuned — there's exciting research coming out soon!
Exciting News
I'm thrilled to share that I’ve been awarded an FRQ (section Nature et Technology) Postdoctoral Research Fellowship! This fellowship will support the next stage of my research on sex chromosome evolution and recombination loss in the lab of the awesome Dr. Stephen Wright (University of Toronto). I'm deeply grateful for the opportunity and support.
