David Coltman
Contact
Professor, Faculty of Science - Biological Sciences
- david.coltman@ualberta.ca
- Phone
- (780) 492-5065
- Address
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CCIS 2-5065 Centennial Ctr For Interdisciplinary SCS II
11335 Saskatchewan Drive NWEdmonton ABT6G 2H5
Overview
Research
My research is focused on the maintenance and adaptive significance of genetic variation in the wild. I am interested in testing evolutionary theory in natural populations using longitudinal data and pedigrees, and also in applying genetical methods to problems in conservation and wildlife management. This is possible using molecular markers such as microsatellites and SNPs as tools to facilitate quantitative and population genetic analyses, as well as QTL mapping. My research interests therefore include ecology, quantitative and population genetics, and genomics.
Current Projects Include
Evolutionary quantitative genetics of fitness-related traits in bighorn sheep
Paternity analysis and heritability of behaviour in mountain goats
Deer population structure and host-genetic factors in CWD spread
Molecular ecology of invasive species