Lynn Adler
University of Massachusetts - Amherst
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About Lynn
Academic Profile
Academic Background: Ph.D. in Entomology, University of California, Davis (2000); B.A. in Biology, Brown University (1993).
Research Interests: Ecology and evolution of plant-insect interactions, focusing on the role of floral traits in mediating pollinator health and disease transmission. Her work explores how flowers influence bee health, including nutritional benefits and pathogen spread.
Appointments: Professor of Biology, University of Massachusetts Amherst (2016–present); Associate Professor (2009–2016); Assistant Professor (2004–2009).
Awards: National Science Foundation CAREER Award (2008); UMass Amherst Distinguished Faculty Lecture Series (2020).
Publications: Over 70 peer-reviewed articles, including 'Floral traits mediate bee health and disease transmission' (Nature Ecology & Evolution, 2018) and 'Nutritional benefits of floral resources for bees' (Proceedings of the Royal Society B, 2016).
Additional Contributions: Leads the UMass Pollinator Health Initiative, mentoring undergraduate and graduate students in field-based research.