MELANIE LACAVA
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I am a certified ecologist with an extensive background in genomics data science dedicated to collaborative research, data management, and science communication. Experienced in applying bioinformatics to manage and analyze big data (using R and high performance computing). I am passionate about using data science to make the world a better place.

I am currently a postdoctoral scholar in the Genomic Variation Lab at UC Davis using experiments and historic data to inform conservation of an endangered fish.

I earned my PhD in Ecology from the University of Wyoming in the Wildlife Genomics and Disease Ecology Lab working on population genomics and disease ecology.
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  • Home
  • Research
  • Publications
  • Outreach
  • Photography
    • Rocky Mountain West
    • Barbary macaques
    • Life in the Galapagos
    • Ecuadorian cloud forest
    • Central America
    • California
    • Colombia
  • Contact