brian.moore@yale.edu
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UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO (1996-1998) Toronto, Ontario
Master of Science Degree in Zoology, Department of Zoology, St. George
Campus. Thesis: A Comparative Phylogenetic Analysis of Herbivory as a
Key Innovation in Modern Terrestrial Amniotes (346 pages). My thesis analyzed
the effect of changes in feeding ecology upon shifts in rates of diversification
in modern terrestrial mammals, birds, and reptiles: achievements included
development of a novel, robust, computer-implemented, comparative phylogenetic
methodology; and the compilation and analysis of a data base of unprecedented
size for this kind of study. Thesis advisors: Deborah A. McLennan, Robert
R. Reisz, Daniel R. Brooks. Collaborator:
Kai Chan.
UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO (1991-1996) Mississauga, Ontario
Honors Bachelor of Science, with High Distinction in Approved Independent
Area of Study Program, Department of Biology, Erindale Campus. Undergraduate
thesis advisor Professor Robert R. Reisz. Areas of study: Specialist in
Evolution; Major in Anthropology; Minor in Philosophy. Cumulative GPA:
4.0
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