David Coltman
Biological Sciences
University of Alberta
Canada
Biography
David Coltman is a professor belongs to the department of Biology from the university of Alberta.
Research Interest
Current Research Interests 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.
Publications
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Undesirable Evolutionary Consequences of Trophy Hunting.
