​The fact that organisms can and do evolve requires the utilization of an evolutionary perspective when seeking to understand processes responsible for modern patterns of diversity.  My laboratory utilizes molecular and genomic approaches to better understand the relative contributions of historic and contemporary processes (i.e., habitat fragmentation, invasive species, anthropogenic stressors) to the partitioning of genetic variation within and among populations.  It is our assertion that a better understanding of these processes is critical for the conservation of biodiversity.

 Buttons to the left provide information on current projects in my laboratory whereas opening the "Publications" page will provide you with a better idea of the diversity of questions and taxa that have been studied by my research group.  I am always looking for new, eager and hardworking students that are wishing to pursue further education in the general areas of conservation genetics/genomics and molecular evolution.  If you have additional questions, please feel free to contact Dr. Van Den Bussche or any of his current students by going to the "People" page.