We are a reproductive physiology lab with an interest in
how reproductive traits evolve, diversify, and adapt!
The Wilsterman Lab is particularly interested in the physiology that constrains reproductive output and the mechanisms that are responsible for variation in reproductive traits among and within species. We ask questions about two different types of variation in reproduction:
- What systems underlay stable variation in reproductive function (including adaptive variation in reproductive function)?
- Which cues and physiological systems does mom use to control her investment across a reproductive cycle (i.e., individual variation in investment)?
Kate Wilsterman, PhD Prinicipal Investigator Background: CV Bucknell University, BSc (Biol.) UC Berkeley, PhD (Int. Biol.) UMontana, Post-doc (Evo. Biol.) Interests: eco/evo/repro. physiology Hobbies: running, skiing, great coffee, and a good laugh. Favorite Lab Item: The cryostat! |
Chloe Butler Master's Student Background: Texas A&M, BSc (Biology), with a Philosophy minor Interests: Coming soon! Hobbies: Coming soon! |
Aria Fischer Undergraduate Researcher Background: Current CSU undergraduate student Interests: Coming soon! Hobbies: Coming soon! |
Collaborators
- The Williams Lab (Colorado State University)
- The Velotta Lab (Univ. of Denver)
- The Cheviron Lab (University of Montana)
- The Good Lab (University of Montana)
- The Sudmant Lab (UC Berkeley)
- The Bentley Lab (UC Berkeley)
- The Kriegsfeld Lab (UC Berkeley)