Kelly Lin Wuthrich

PhD, Biology

I recently defended my PhD at Florida International University in Dr. Christian Cox's lab, studying the role of thermal stress on phenotypic plasticity, gene expression, and methylation in the Panamanian slender anole (Anolis apletophallus). I am broadly interested in understanding phenotypic plasticity and trait evolution across scales.

I am looking for post-doc opportunities starting summer or fall, 2026!

I completed my B.S. in Biological Sciences at Binghamton University, State University of New York. I was a research assistant in Dr. Lindsey Swierk's lab where I worked on understanding the importance of coloration in water anole (Anolis aquaticus) antipredator adaptations and social signaling. During my undergrad, I was a field intern in the summer of 2019 with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to gather data on levels of PFAS in Stewart State Forest, Newburgh NY. 

In my free time, I love to read, explore the outdoors from the beach to mountains, cook, and teach tricks to my dog, Buster! I also love reformer pilates classes and ran the Miami Marathon in January, 2026. 

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