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Leigha Lynch, PhD

@squeacslab.bsky.social
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Statistical quantitative evolutionary analysis of carnivorans evolutionary biologist, neuroanatomist, geneticist, gardener, birder

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Leigha Lynch, PhD @squeacslab.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
This is fantastic!
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Leigha Lynch, PhD @squeacslab.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
Great job SQuEACs lab!
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Leigha Lynch, PhD @squeacslab.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
Excited to share the publication of a recent collaboration led by student doctor John Tracey who examined distal iliopsoas tendon morphology, measuring key pelvic and femoral landmarks to understand how tendon shape relates to surrounding bone architecture. www.cureus.com/articles/438...
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Morphological Characteristics of the Distal Iliopsoas Tendon and Its Relationship to Adjacent Osseous Structures
Background The iliopsoas muscle influences lumbo-pelvic posture and gait stability, with its distal portions contributing to common anterior hip pathologies, including iliopsoas bursitis, impingement...
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Leigha Lynch, PhD @squeacslab.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
The #SQuEACs lab wrapped up an amazing #SICB2026! Shoutout to everyone who presented and thanks to those who visited our posters and talked science. Great start to #newyear2026.
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Leigha Lynch, PhD @squeacslab.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
I also get to present on some #genetic research from my lab today at #SICB2026. If you love gene evolution and want to learn more about PAX6 evolution see me at poster 252.
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Leigha Lynch, PhD @squeacslab.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
The SQuEACs lab is wrapping up the #SICB2026 poster session with Megan teaching us about the effects of multiple staining techniques on neural tissue in amphibians (poster 169A).
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Leigha Lynch, PhD @squeacslab.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
#SICB2026 poster session 2 kicks off soon. If you are interested in mustelid cranial nerves go see Blake #004 or if fish brains are your thing, John can tell you all about mosquito fish at poster #013
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Leigha Lynch, PhD @squeacslab.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
SQuEACs lab was well represented today at #SICB2025. Thanks to all who visited James and Dominik's posters. If you want to learn about mustelid neuroanatomy or variation in fish brain shape come visit Blake and John tomorrow during the poster session!
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Leigha Lynch, PhD @squeacslab.bsky.social · 04/01/2026
#SICB2026 if you have phylogenetic, morphometric or stats questions or want some super cool stickers come see me today at the #DPCB Ask an Expert Booth during the poster session!
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Leigha Lynch, PhD @squeacslab.bsky.social · 03/01/2026
Today kicks off #SICB2026 workshops! Exciting!
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Leigha Lynch, PhD @squeacslab.bsky.social · 01/01/2026
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Leigha Lynch, PhD @squeacslab.bsky.social · 01/01/2026
Last but not least, #SICB2026 come see my poster! 🧬 *PAX6 evolution in Gnathostomes relative to life history* — Jan 6, 3:30–5:30 PM, P3-252. Authors: Lynch, Sofia Barajas, & Phillips. Links PAX6 evolution with life-history traits. #SQuEACsLab #Neuroanatomy #Evolution #Genes
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Leigha Lynch, PhD @squeacslab.bsky.social · 29/12/2025
These might be the cutest scientific drawings ever.
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Leigha Lynch, PhD @squeacslab.bsky.social · 29/12/2025
#DiceCT alert at #SICB2026 🐸 *Assessing the impact of sequential staining on microCT data integrity in amphibians* — Jan 6, 3:30–5:30 PM, P3-169A. Authors: Megan Hostetter, Valdez, Heesy, Phillips, & Lynch. Compares Lugol’s vs PTA staining effects. #SQuEACsLab #CTImaging #Morphology #Neuroanatomy
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Leigha Lynch, PhD @squeacslab.bsky.social · 29/12/2025
SICB poster alert! 🐟 *Morphological brain variation within Cyprinodontiformes* — Jan 5, 3:30–5:30 PM, P2-013. Authors: John Neal, Dominik Valdez, Phillips, & Lynch. Brain shape variation across six species. #SICB2026 #SQuEACsLab #CTImaging #Morphology #Neuroanatomy #Evolution #ComparativeBiology
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Leigha Lynch, PhD @squeacslab.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
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Leigha Lynch, PhD @squeacslab.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
🧠 *Neuroanatomical correlates of ecological specialization in two mustelid species* — Jan 5, 3:30–5:30 PM, P2-004. Authors: Blake Andrea, James Bates, Dominik Valdez, Heather F. Smith, & Lynch. Examines sensory ecology via CT. #SICB2026 #CTImaging #Morphology #Neuroanatomy #Evolution
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Leigha Lynch, PhD @squeacslab.bsky.social · 23/12/2025
🦦 *Variation in orbit-to-semicircular canal orientation in the North American river otter* — Jan 4, 3:30–5:30 PM, P1-143. Authors: Dominik Valdez, Austin Bay, Hansan Jones, Celeste Delap, Smith, Heesy, & Lynch #SICB2026 #SQuEACsLab #CTImaging #Morphology #Neuroanatomy #Evolution #ComparativeBiology
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Leigha Lynch, PhD @squeacslab.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
A SICB poster to see! 🦦 *Comparative cranial musculature of two mustelids: insights into functional morphology and ecology* — Jan 4, 3:30–5:30 PM, P1-135. Authors: Blake Andrea, James Bates, Dominik Valdez, Heather F. Smith, & Leigha M. Lynch. #SICB2026 #SQuEACsLab #Morphology #Neuroanatomy
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Leigha Lynch, PhD @squeacslab.bsky.social · 20/12/2025
🧠 New paper alert! Our NoCTURN–SQuEACs Lab collaboration is now out in Royal Society Open Science! We explore CT data accessibility, standards, & the future of shared imaging resources. Read it here: doi.org/10.1098/rsos... #NoCTURN #SQuEACsLab #CTData #FAIRScience
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A FAIR narrative on open science: when, who, what and how of computed tomography and the NoCTURN network
Abstract. Open science, the practice of making research products and processes free and available to scientists and non-scientists alike, is transforming i
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Leigha Lynch, PhD @squeacslab.bsky.social · 20/12/2025
First SICB lineup! 🧠 *On being the right brain-body size* — Jan 4, 11:30–11:45 AM, B117. Authors: Christopher P. Heesy & Leigha M. Lynch. A deep look at how body mass variation affects allometric analyses. #SICB2026 #SQuEACsLab #CTImaging #Morphology #Neuroanatomy #Evolution #ComparativeBiology
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Leigha Lynch, PhD @squeacslab.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
#SICB2025 Come back throughout the month to check out work led and co-authored by our awesome SQuEACs Lab students: Megan Hostetter, James Bates, Blake Andrea, John Neal, Austin Bay, and Hansan Jones!
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Leigha Lynch, PhD @squeacslab.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
🎉 SQuEACs Lab at SICB 2026! We’ll be highlighting research across neuroanatomy, evolution, and CT imaging throughout the holiday break. #SICB2026 #SQuEACsLab #CTImaging #Morphology #Neuroanatomy #Evolution #ComparativeBiology
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Leigha Lynch, PhD @squeacslab.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
After 3 years of culminated data, I'm proud to present our most recent paper: Anatomical variation in the external vasculature of the human heart: A cadaveric investigation of dominance in coronary artery branching and cardiac venous drainage Congrats to all! www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Anatomical variation in the external vasculature of the human heart: A cadaveric investigation of dominance in coronary artery branching and cardiac venous drainage
Coronary artery and cardiac venous drainage patterns exhibit substantial anatomical variability, which can impact surgical planning and patient outcom…
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Leigha Lynch, PhD @squeacslab.bsky.social · 16/08/2025
New paper alert from the SQuEACs lab! My students report on two unique cases of anatomical variation in the human lumbar plexus. #anatomy www.cureus.com/articles/392...
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Unique Anatomical Variations of the Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve
This case study focuses on the atypical nerve contributions and branching patterns of the lumbar plexus in two human body donors at Midwestern University. It discusses their implications for pathology...
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Stu West @stuwest.bsky.social · 16/08/2025
what is environmental variability and how can you measure it? onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... @mingpapilio.bsky.social
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Environmental Predictability in Phylogenetic Comparative Analysis: How to Measure It and Does It Matter?
Aim Abiotic environmental conditions shape ecological and evolutionary processes, yet quantifying their influence on organisms remains challenging due to variation among metrics and their intercorre...
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Leigha Lynch, PhD @squeacslab.bsky.social · 16/08/2025
Thanks to all who listened to our talk! It was great to be part of such an excellent session. #ICVM2025
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Leigha Lynch, PhD @squeacslab.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
The SQuEACs lab has been busy since #SICB2025 writing papers, making posters, and scanning more things. Sometimes it’s nice to get out to nature though.
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Leigha Lynch, PhD @squeacslab.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
Mustelid nap time! Look at those toe beans 😍
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Lydia Jennings, PhD @1nativesoilnerd.bsky.social · 12/01/2025
Exciting fellowship with the USGS for graduate students on diverse knowledgr systems in climate adaptation. Just make sure your projects include Indigenous data sovereignty ! www.usgs.gov/programs/cli...
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Diverse Knowledge Systems for Climate Adaptation Fellowship | U.S. Geological Survey
The Diverse Knowledge Systems for Climate Adaptation Fellowship supports graduate students for one year as they use their diverse experiences, viewpoints, value systems, and cultural knowledge to stre...
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Leigha Lynch, PhD @squeacslab.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
We did and we love them!
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Leigha Lynch, PhD @squeacslab.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
Megan Hostetter taught #SICB2025 yesterday about the central nervous system of the river frog tadpole and how its development may be altered from exposure to heavy metals.
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Leigha Lynch, PhD @squeacslab.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
So proud of the SQuEACs lab this week at #SICB2025. Yesterday, Sofia Barajas presented on evolution and variation in the PAX6 gene of gnathostomes. Fish and amphibians are doing some crazy things!
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Journal of Experimental Biology @jexpbiol.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
Congratulations to Kory Evans @sternarchella.bsky.social, winner of this year’s @J_Exp_Biol sponsored Carl Gans Award at #SICB2025. His #biomechanics research examines the role of modularity in the evolution of the #fish skull. Don't miss his talk: 7 Jan at 13:30 in Marquis D Please repost
A photo of Kory Evans, winner of the 2025 Carl Gans Award
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Leigha Lynch, PhD @squeacslab.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
Intraspecific variation for the win!
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Leigha Lynch, PhD @squeacslab.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
#SICB2025 if you’re interested in mammals and what they’ve taught us about organismal focused evolution, come check out our DPCB chair’s special session and the amazing talks within!
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Leigha Lynch, PhD @squeacslab.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
SQuEACs lab kicked off day 4 of #SICB2025 in the DPCB chair’s special session discussing variation in the vestibular system of river otters.
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Leigha Lynch, PhD @squeacslab.bsky.social · 05/01/2025
#SICB2025 thanks for a great discussion at our DPCB Ask an Expert Booth. We’re thrilled to have so many wonderful experts the rest of the week! Come chat with us about stays, R, morphometric, trees and more!
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Leigha Lynch, PhD @squeacslab.bsky.social · 04/01/2025
#SICB2025 ever wonder how heavy metals alter DNA in wild populations of frogs? Come see Rafa Rios’s poster today!
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Leigha Lynch, PhD @squeacslab.bsky.social · 04/01/2025
SQuEACs lab is being represented today at #SICB2025 by Hansan Jones talking about his awesome work on variation in the vestibular system of river otters. Come check Out his poster.
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Leigha Lynch, PhD @squeacslab.bsky.social · 04/01/2025
Thanks to all #SICB2025 attendees to our @nocturnetwork.bsky.social CT workshop! If you missed the workshop but have CT questions or want cool swag check out our booth!
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Leigha Lynch, PhD @squeacslab.bsky.social · 03/01/2025
#SICB2025 starts today! Kicking off with our @nocturnetwork.bsky.social workshop. Can’t wait to see everyone there and chat CT!
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Leigha Lynch, PhD @squeacslab.bsky.social · 01/01/2025
New year means a new bird list! I successfully had my highest year yet last here of 292 species. Let’s make this year 300! #birding
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Leigha Lynch, PhD @squeacslab.bsky.social · 01/01/2025
Happy new year to all! May it be full of mustelids, science, love and happiness.
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Leigha Lynch, PhD @squeacslab.bsky.social · 30/12/2024
Packs bags and binoculars
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Leigha Lynch, PhD @squeacslab.bsky.social · 28/12/2024
Otters! At the Tianyu Lights Festival
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Leigha Lynch, PhD @squeacslab.bsky.social · 27/12/2024
No surprise here if otters save the world!
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Leigha Lynch, PhD @squeacslab.bsky.social · 22/12/2024
2 pine martens in my feed in 1 day! It is my birthday! I dare anyone to boop that snoot though 💕
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Leigha Lynch, PhD @squeacslab.bsky.social · 22/12/2024
I have studied pine martens for years and only ever seen 1 in the wild. Elusive and wonderful little tube monsters.
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Leigha Lynch, PhD @squeacslab.bsky.social · 22/12/2024
Yep
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