headshot of John Huelsenbeck

Research Bio

John Huelsenbeck is a professor of Integrative Biology at UC Berkeley.  He is a computational and evolutionary biologist whose research focuses primarily on using phylogenetic analysis to reconstruct a genealogical history of life by comparing DNA samples. His research uses Bayesian inference to address questions about relationships among various species, evolution, and adaptation.

Research Expertise and Interest

computational biology, evolutionary biology, phylogenetics

Teaching

Courses taught during the three most recent semesters
2026 Spring 2025 Fall 2025 Spring