Clay Small Joins Lab as Postdoctoral Researcher
We’re pleased to welcome Dr. Clay Small to the Cresko Lab as our new postdoctoral researcher!
Clay joins us from Adam Jones’s lab at Texas A&M University, bringing valuable expertise in syngnathid biology and evolutionary genomics. His experience with seahorses and pipefish perfectly complements our expanding research program in these fascinating fishes.
Research Background
Clay arrives with: - PhD from Texas A&M - Syngnathid expertise - Male pregnancy research - Genomics experience - Strong publication record
Syngnathid Focus
Clay’s expertise includes: - Seahorse biology - Pipefish evolution - Male pregnancy mechanisms - Reproductive biology - Behavioral ecology
Research Projects
Clay will work on: - Gulf pipefish genomics - Male pregnancy evolution - Comparative syngnathid studies - Sex role evolution - Genomic resource development
Complementary Skills
Clay brings: - Molecular techniques - Field collection experience - Behavioral observations - Genomic analyses - Evolutionary theory
Lab Synergies
His arrival strengthens: - Syngnathid research program - Genomics capabilities - Evolutionary studies - Collaborative projects - Grant opportunities
Previous Work
At Texas A&M, Clay studied: - Seahorse mating systems - Sexual selection - Male pregnancy physiology - Population genetics - Reproductive ecology
New Directions
At Oregon, Clay will explore: - Genome evolution - Comparative genomics - Developmental biology - Population genomics - Functional studies
Collaborative Opportunities
Clay will engage with: - Ongoing genome projects - Student mentoring - Grant writing - Field work - Method development
Teaching Contributions
Clay will participate in: - Lab meetings - Journal clubs - Student mentoring - Workshop instruction - Seminar presentations
Strengthening Connections
This hire enhances: - Texas-Oregon collaboration - Syngnathid research network - Jones-Cresko partnership - Regional connections - International collaborations
Expected Contributions
We anticipate Clay will: - Advance genome projects - Publish key papers - Secure funding - Mentor students - Build collaborations
Welcome to Oregon
We’re helping Clay: - Settle in Eugene - Access resources - Connect with community - Establish research - Build networks
Welcome aboard, Clay! We look forward to advancing syngnathid genomics together.