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Caeley Thacker

Government of British Columbia

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Evolutionary Biology· 2 Genomics· 1

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Approach:statistical model· 3 Assay:whole-genome sequencing· 2 Research Focus:chromatin & epigenetic regulation· 1 Research Focus:genome assembly· 1 Organism:multiple species· 1 Research Focus:variant calling· 1

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Jean L. PolfusiD· 3 shared Agnès PelletieriD· 2 shared Anita MichalakiD· 2 shared Charlotte BourboniD· 2 shared Helen M. SchwantjeiD· 2 shared Jocelyn PoissantiD· 2 shared Lalenia Neufeld· 2 shared Marco MusianiiD· 2 shared

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Inbreeding and demographic history of caribou (Rangifer tarandus) in western Canada inferred from genome-wide SNP data

Charlotte Bourbon, Samuel Deakin, Anita Michalak, Margaret M. Hughes, Maria Cavedon, Lalenia Neufeld, Agnès Pelletier, Jean L. Polfus, Helen Schwantje, Caeley Thacker, Marco Musiani, Jocelyn Poissant

This study uses genome-wide SNP data to assess inbreeding and demographic history of caribou in western Canada, identifying at-risk populations and revealing historical bottlenecks.

Evolutionary Applications · Aug 1, 2026Peer-reviewedEvolutionary Biology

Glacial history and landscape features shape the hierarchical population genetic structure of woodland caribou (Rangifer tarandus caribou) in western Canada

Samuel Deakin, Anita Michalak, Maria Cavedon, Charlotte Bourbon, Margaret M. Hughes, Lalenia Neufeld, Agnès Pelletier, Jean L. Polfus, Helen M. Schwantje, Robin W. Steenweg, Caeley Thacker, Madeline Trottier, Marco Musiani, Jocelyn Poissant

This study examines the hierarchical genetic structure of woodland caribou in western Canada, revealing multiple levels of genetic diversity shaped by glacial history and landscape features.

Evolutionary Applications · May 1, 2026Peer-reviewedEvolutionary Biology

High genetic load without purging in a diverse species-at-risk

Rebecca S. Taylor, Micheline Manseau, Sonesinh Keobouasone, Peng Liu, Gabriela F. Mastromonaco, Kirsten Solmundson, Allicia Kelly, Nicholas Christopher Larter, Mary Gamberg, Helen M. Schwantje, Caeley Thacker, Jean L. Polfus, Leon Andrew, Dave Hervieux, Deborah Simmons, Paul J. Wilson

The paper assesses genetic diversity, inbreeding, and genetic load in caribou populations with varying demographic histories, finding high genetic diversity and load without purging due to rapid population declines.

bioRxiv · Dec 19, 2022 · PreprintGenomics