The Kerr Lab

Welcome to the Kerr Lab at the University of Washington. We use a combination of mathematical analysis, computer simulation, and laboratory experiments with microbes to explore theoretical and empirical angles on topics in ecology, evolutionary biology, and the philosophy of biology.

Some areas that interest us currently include:

• The evolution of cooperation
• The evolutionary role of niche construction
• The role of population structure in ecosystems
• Phenotypic plasticity, learning and information processing
• Evolution in changing environments
• Coevolutionary interactions (from molecules to communities)
• The levels of selection controversy
• Major transitions in evolution

Are you are interested in learning more? Contact us here.

Kerr Lab Winter Party 2023