The Museum of Zoology serves as the nucleus for the study of animal diversity at the University of Michigan, focusing on the evolutionary origins of the planet's animal species, the genetic information they contain and the ecosystems they form. It houses some of the finest zoological research collections in the world, including comprehensive representation from all primary global ecosystems. Such collections provide the best tangible record we have of life on Earth and constitute a crucial resource for use in research, conservation and education.
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Genomic Diversity Laboratory Website is online
The Genomic Diversity Laboratory is a facility for molecular genetics at UMMZ. The lab and equipment are available to
support research activities of students and faculty from UMMZ, EEB and other departments at UM.(more)
Phil Myers, Curator of Mammals, has been honored by the Provost's 2009
Teaching Innovation Prize
Phil Myers with the help of Tanya Dewey, George Hammond, Tricia Jones, and Roger Espinosa, were among 5 award winners chosen from over 100 University
of Michigan nominees to receive this award. (more)
Elen Oneal has accepted and started a postdoctoral fellowship at Duke University, where she will be working with John Willis on the evolutionary genetics of adaptation in natural populations.
L. Lacey Knowles talks with ScienceWatch.com and answers a few questions about this month's Fast Breaking Paper in the field of Environment & Ecology. (more)
New Genomic Diversity Lab Director:
Dr. Liliana Cortés Ortiz is the new director of the Genomic Diversity Laboratory and is
responsible for coordinating usage of the facility. (more)
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