Kristin Alligood Successfully Defends Ph.D. Dissertation
Congratulations to Dr. Kristin Alligood on successfully defending her Ph.D. dissertation!
Kristin’s successful defense marks the culmination of years of dedicated research in evolutionary genomics. Her doctoral work has made significant contributions to our understanding of adaptation in natural populations, and we’re incredibly proud of her achievement in earning her doctorate from the University of Oregon.
Dissertation Research
Kristin’s dissertation focused on: - Population genomics of adaptation - Environmental drivers of evolutionary change - Genomic architecture of complex traits - Conservation applications of genomic data
Research Excellence
During her doctoral studies, Kristin: - Published multiple peer-reviewed papers - Presented at national and international conferences - Won best poster awards at scientific meetings - Mentored undergraduate researchers - Contributed to collaborative projects
Notable Achievements
Kristin’s graduate career highlights include: - Best Graduate Student Poster at EVO-WIBO 2016 - Multiple conference presentations - Contributions to major genomics publications - Development of analytical pipelines
Committee Members
Kristin’s dissertation committee recognized her exceptional work in: - Research design and execution - Data analysis and interpretation - Scientific communication - Contribution to the field
What’s Next
Dr. Alligood is now a Research Associate at the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, where she applies her genomics expertise to conservation and management of Oregon’s aquatic resources.
Lab Legacy
Kristin’s contributions to the Cresko Lab include: - Advancing population genomics methodologies - Training new lab members - Building collaborative relationships - Setting high standards for graduate research
Join us in congratulating Dr. Kristin Alligood on this major milestone! We’re excited to see her continued success in applying genomics to conservation biology.