The main goal of my research at Selby Gardens is to understand the diversity and evolution of Neotropical epiphyte orchids. I am particularly interested in evolutionary processes and patterns that have given rise to their diversity. My research integrates multiple disciplines such as systematics, phylogenomics, transcriptomics, developmental biology and natural history. I use tools from these fields to test hypotheses about key morphological traits and biogeography in epiphytic orchids from the Neotropics. All the outcomes will be key to inform strategies that allow to preserve orchids.