Frank Thomas Burbrink usually written as Frank T. Burbrink is an American herpetologist and evolutionary biologist.Profile: Frank T. Burbrink He serves as the Curator-in-Charge of the Department of Herpetology at the American Museum of Natural History(AMNH) in New York City, where he previously served as Chair of the Division of Vertebrate Zoology. His research focuses on the phylogenomics, speciation, and historical ecology of squamates (snakes and lizards), with emphasis on evolutionary diversification processes.
Early life and education Burbrink earned a Bachelor of Science (1993) in Ethology, Ecology and Evolution with a minor in Chemistry and a Master of Science in Biology (1995) from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He completed his Doctor of Philosophy in Zoology and Physiology at Louisiana State University in 2000 under the advisement of Jim McGuire, followed by postdoctoral research at LSU advised by David Pollock.
Academic career and research Burbrink's research uses genomic and morphological data along with fossil evidence to examine macroevolutionary patterns and processes in reptiles. His research focuses on the study of snakes, particularly the evolutionary history and biogeography of reptiles. He has participated in scientific expeditions in North America, South America, Asia, and Madagascar.
There are thirteen taxon names authored by Frank T. Burbrink including Candoiinae, Maculophis and Pantherophis slowinskii.
Personal life Burbrink is married to matchmaker and author Lisa Clampitt. The couple resides in New York City and has two children.
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