Michael Braun
Michael Braun
Smithsonian Dept. of Vertebrate Zoology Research Zoologist
Graduate Program Affiliation
- BISI-Behavior, Ecology, Evolution, & Systematics (BEES)
Research Interests
Our research focuses on the use of molecular genetic data to enhance our understanding of the origin and maintenance of biological diversity. We often use birds as a model system, but have worked extensively on other organisms. Our current research falls in four areas:
- Hybrid zones and speciation
- Molecular phylogenetics
- Genetic structure and diversity of natural populations
- Neotropical biogeography
Education
Ph.D., Louisiana State University Medical Center, 1983.
B.A., Cornell University
All Publications
Latest Papers
Retention of a female-specific growth hormone receptor gene correlates with reverse sexual size dimorphism in birds
Author(s): Shauna Ann Rasband, Michael J. Braun, Philip L F Johnson
UMD Author(s): Philip Johnson, Michael Braun
Geomorphic evolution of a Caribbean biological hotspot
Author(s): Aaron O'Dea, Max Titcomb, Luke H. Anderson, et. al
UMD Author(s): Michael Braun
Reduced Offspring Viability Is Associated With Long‐Term Stability of a Narrow Avian Hybrid Zone
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Ecology and Evolution
UMD Author(s): Michael Braun
Genetic and telomeric variability: Insights from a tropical avian hybrid zone
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Molecular Ecology
UMD Author(s): Michael Braun
A novel exome probe set captures phototransduction genes across birds (Aves) enabling efficient analysis of vision evolution
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Molecular Ecology Resources
UMD Author(s): Karen Carleton, Michael Braun