Scholars

The main focus of our lab is to address fundamental questions relevant to evolution, genetics, and conservation of both domesticated and wild bird species. Research projects in our lab utilize field and experimental studies coupled with genomic and computational tools to illuminate the genetic basis of quantitative traits, functional aspects of communicable and vector-borne diseases, innate immunity and population genetics of avian and non-avian taxa. The broader implications of our research include the generation of knowledge and innovative tools for improving animal, human and environmental health.

education and training

Ph.D. in Evolutionary & Environmental Biology, University of Louisiana at Lafayette - (Lafayette, Louisiana, United States) 2009

selected publications

Academic Articles30

Williams, T., & Athrey, G. (2020). Cloacal Swabs Are Unreliable Sources for Estimating Lower Gastro-Intestinal Tract Microbiota Membership and Structure in Broiler Chickens. MICROORGANISMS. 8(5), 718-718.
Athrey, G., Popkin-Hall, Z., Cosme, L. V., Takken, W., & Slotman, M. A. (2020). Species and sex-specific chemosensory gene expression in Anopheles coluzzii and An. quadriannulatus antennae.. Parasites and Vectors. 13(1), 212.
Al-Ajeeli, M. N., Hubert, S. M., Leyva-Jimenez, H., Hashim, M. M., Abdaljaleel, R. A., Alsadwi, A. M., Athrey, G., & Bailey, C. A. (2020). Impacts of Dietary Protein and Prebiotic Inclusion on Liver and Spleen Gene Expression in Hy-Line Brown Caged Layers. ANIMALS. 10(3), 453-453.
Williams, T. J., & Athrey, G. (2020). Cloacal swabs are unreliable sources for estimating lower gastro-intestinal tract microbiota in chicken.
Williams, T. J., & Athrey, G. (2020). Cloacal swabs are unreliable sources for estimating lower gastro-intestinal tract microbiota in chicken..

Chapters1

Leberg, P. L., Athrey, G., Barr, K. R., Lindsay, D. L., & Lance, R. F. (2010). Implications of landscape alteration for the conservation of genetic diversity of endangered species. Molecular Approaches in Natural Resource Conservation and Management. (pp. 212-238). Cambridge University Press.

Conference Papers1

Athrey, G., Badamchi-Zadeh, A., Lindsey, M., II, B. L., Castro, J., Reddy, V. P., & Slotman, M. A. (2010). THE MOLECULAR EVOLUTION OF OLFACTION GENES IN THE ANOPHELES GAMBIAE COMPLEX. The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. 83(5), 230-230.