Ben Christopher Kline

Advisor: [Mariah Meek](https://meeklab.com/)

I am an eco-evolutionary ecologist and that seeks to understand how sources of adaptive variation influence the capacity of populations to respond to environmental change. My research addresses the interplay of molecular mechanisms and environmental variation that contribute to the rise of adaptive variation in populations. Using coldwater fishes as model organisms, I explore the relationship between adaptation, genotypes, and resultant phenotypes to improve conservation of native biodiversity.