The Gerald Kohr Distinguished Lecture Series seeks to bring in outstanding scientists at any career stage who can both engage our scientific community with their cutting-edge research, but also provide perspective and insights for our graduate students and post-doctoral researchers as they embark on their professional journeys. Speakers in the Kohr Lecture Series are nominated by the faculty and trainees of the department. Past speakers include:
| Date | Speaker | Topic | Institution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Yoshinori Tomoyasu | Evolution viewed through the lens of development | Miami University of Ohio |
| Oct 2023 | Scott Edwards | Evolution in Birds | Harvard University |
| Oct 2022 | Paul Turner | Phage Therapy | Yale University |
| Mar 2021 | Nyeema Harris | Vertebrate Evolution | University of Michigan |