Keith M. Hernandez, PhD

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Microhaplotype Methods Enable Relationship Inference in a Bottlenecked Mammalian Species Northern elephant seals (Mirounga angustirostris) are among the most genetically depauperate mammals in the world. A near-total population bottleneck in the 19th century, coupled with the breeding sy...

New publication, the second from my time as a postdoc at UC Santa Cruz and NOAA Fisheries! We developed a panel of microhaplotype loci to identify kin in northern elephant seals, a species where this problem has been difficult given limited genetic diversity.

Happy Pride Month all! Grateful to see SMM showing support to the queer community #queerinSTEM

Yes please :)

Yep! Managed to see your speed talk but had to run to a meeting after. Hopefully we can catch up in Puerto Rico :)

Hope you had a great time!

I’ve been fortunate to have advisors and colleagues remind me that my efforts make me an expert on the topics I’ve invested in. I never need the ego boost, but it’s reassuring that patience, collegiality and hard work has kept me on the right path. (3/3)

This meeting in Perth is going to hold a special place in my heart because it’s the first time I truly felt like a colleague. Folks were actively seeking me out to field my opinions and thoughts and even offer collaborative opportunities. (2/3)

That’s a wrap on SMM 2024 for me. Not only did I get to learn about some amazing science being done across the globe, but I was able to reconnect with friends and colleagues I’ve made throughout the years, and make entirely new ones! (1/3)

Presentation done! So glad to share this work on Māui dolphin kinship at #SMM2024

Delighted and humbled to be among the collaborators mentioned in today’s plenary by Dr. Rochelle Constantine #SMM2024

Highly recommend applying to PLI if you’re eligible! I learned so much and met some great folks as part of the 2nd cohort.

Sure, sounds good to me!

Day 1 of #2023NDiSTEM is almost done! But if you’re there and interested in ecology or conservation, be sure to check out the Dept. of Fisheries, Wildlife & Conservation Sciences tomorrow in the exhibit hall! Great opportunities for students & staff!