The Mindell Lab

University of Michigan Museum of Zoology

Molecular phylogenetics of Accipitridae (hawks, eagles, Old World vultures) and Strigidae (owls)
Estimation of rates of molecular evolution and ages of extant bird families using molecular and fossil evidence
Assessment of population genetic distinctiveness and conservation of the Harpy Eagle, Oriental White-backed Vulture, Cape Verde Kite, Hook-billed Kite, Gyrfalcon, Peregrine, Orange-breasted Falcon
Evolution of small genome size and rates of gene duplication in birds
Coevolution of birds and retroviruses
Phylogenetics and taxonomy of virus higher-level taxa, particularly Retroviridae
Improving models of molecular evolution for phylogenetic analyses of birds and viruses of vertebrates