I use molecular, behavioral, and demographic analyses to describe the role of disease in shaping mammalian mating systems. I am particularly interested in relating infection status to optimal mating behavior; reproductive success and skew. In addition, I will look at genetic variability across the monogamy-promiscuity continuum (especially at MHC loci). Aside from field biology and the analysis of collected materials, I am also interested in a more theoretical analysis of optimal mating behavior and plan to pursue this interest using mathematical modeling.

Current Activities

I am currently in the process of attempting to adapt microsatellite primers developed for P. maniculatus for use in P. eremicus.