Nicolas Locatelli

Conservation Geneticist

Postdoctoral Research Associate,

Cornell University

Research

I have had the pleasure of working across a number of unique biological systems, all utilizing a variety of genetic techniques. Here, I highlight a few projects that showcase the tools, techniques, and themes that I've worked in. I am the primary author on most, but not all of these projects, but I have played a substantial role in all of them. A full list of my publications and research experience can be found in the publications tab, and in the about tab, where you can find my full CV.

About Me

I am broadly interested in the conservation of aquatic organisms using genetic data. My previous work has focused on the development of genomic resources for Caribbean corals, as well as the application of these resources to understand the evolutionary processes that have shaped modern coral species. At Cornell, I am using environmental DNA (eDNA) to understand how aquatic communities in the Adirondack Park are changing in response to anthropogenic stressors. As part of this effort, I am also working to expand the genetic resources available for species in New York State.

Education

Ph.D. in Biology, The Pennsylvania State University, 2024
M.A. in Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation Biology, Columbia University, 2019
B.S. in Molecular Environmental Biology, University of California, Berkeley, 2015