Rasmus Nielsen (born January 27, 1970)[2] is a Danish biologist and professor in the Department of Integrative Biology at the University of California, Berkeley. His research focuses on statistical genetics and computational genomics as they relate to evolutionary biology. Much of his research has focused on the molecular mechanisms of evolutionary adaptations.[3] For example, in 2010, his research group discovered the variant in the EPAS1 gene that allows Tibetans to live at high altitudes.[4][5] His research has also identified an evolved genetic adaptation among the Inuit that allows them to metabolize fatty acids.[6]
Rasmus Nielsen | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 27, 1970 |
| Nationality | Danish |
| Education | University of Copenhagen (Cand.scient., 1994)[1] University of California, Berkeley (Ph.D., 1998)[1] |
| Known for | Evolutionary genetics Population genetics |
| Awards | Sloan Foundation Research Fellowship (2004)[1] |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Evolutionary biology Statistical genetics |
| Institutions | Cornell University University of California, Berkeley |
| Thesis | Monte Carlo likelihood methods in population genetics (1998) |
| Doctoral advisor | Montgomery Slatkin |
References
edit- ^ a b c Lang, Susan S. (2004-03-23). "Two Cornell University scientists receive Sloan Fellowships". Cornell Chronicle. Retrieved 2018-12-25.
- ^ "Nielsen, Rasmus, 1970-". Library of Congress Name Authority File. Retrieved 2018-12-25.
- ^ "Rasmus Nielsen". Department of Integrative Biology. University of California, Berkeley. 21 June 2012. Retrieved 2018-12-25.
- ^ Rincon, Paul (2014-07-02). "Altitude gene 'from extinct species'". BBC News. Retrieved 2018-12-25.
- ^ Wade, Nicholas (2010-07-01). "Scientists Cite Fastest Case of Human Evolution". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2018-12-25.
- ^ Zimmer, Carl (2015-09-17). "Inuit Study Adds Twist to Omega-3 Fatty Acids' Health Story". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2018-12-25.
External links
edit- Faculty page
- Rasmus Nielsen publications indexed by Google Scholar
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