Evo-Devo (Evolutionary Developmental Biology) explores how changes in genes, genomes, and developmental mechanisms have facilitated the emergence of the remarkable diversity of living organisms.

Our lab uses insect wings as a model to investigate how changes in gene regulatory networks underlying wing development give rise to diverse wing morphologies. Current research focuses include how these networks are modified to produce lineage-specific structures such as beetle elytra; how insect wings, one of the most consequential innovations in animal evolution, emerged; and what rules and constraints govern the evolution of gene regulatory networks. 

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We are hiring! A full-time lab technician position is available in our lab. Apply here.

We are also recruiting graduate students (PhD or MS). Please contact us if you are interested.

Contact us at tomoyay@miamioh.edu