Hi, I'm Connor!
I am a third-year mathematics Ph.D. candidate and NSF Graduate Research Fellow at the University of Utah. I am advised by Fred Adler.
My area of research is mathematical biology. I use stochastic models to connect population genetics to new applications in cell and developmental biology. I am currently collaborating with Jamie Gagnon to model stem cell dynamics in the zebrafish testis. By fitting and comparing my models to experimental lineage tracing data, I seek to better understand the genetic drivers of tissue deterioration in the face of aging.
A preprint of my most recent work is available on bioRxiv: Clonal dynamics deviate from neutral drift in zebrafish spermatogenesis.
Upcoming Events
- June 30-July 2, 2026: Cell State Transitions and Fate (in)decisions at NITMB in Chicago, IL.
- July 13-17, 2026: European Conference on Mathematical and Theoretical Biology in Graz, Austria.