Jhan C. Salazar, PhD
@jhancsalazar.bsky.social
#Portejadeño, Cauca (🇨🇴) #Black, #Latino, and Proud ✊🏿 | Ph.D. - WashU | PostDoc at Mayo Clinic - Neurogenesis and Brain Tumors Lab | Brain cancer evolution | U. Icesi - Alma Mater
http://jhansalazar.weebly.com
http://jhansalazar.weebly.com
I'm happy to share that, together with @juvelas.bsky.social and Daniel Vásquez-Restrepo to examine how Andean uplift influenced the evolution of South American squamates as part of the book Andean Herpetofauna: Explorations of Diversity, Ecology and Conservation by @springernature.com (1/3)
November 27, 2025 at 11:24 PM
I'm happy to share that, together with @juvelas.bsky.social and Daniel Vásquez-Restrepo to examine how Andean uplift influenced the evolution of South American squamates as part of the book Andean Herpetofauna: Explorations of Diversity, Ecology and Conservation by @springernature.com (1/3)
We explore how machine learning frameworks can be applied to address biological questions across diverse fields. We outline the foundations and recent applications of machine learning approaches and discuss their advantages and limitations in biological research.
November 15, 2025 at 3:16 AM
We explore how machine learning frameworks can be applied to address biological questions across diverse fields. We outline the foundations and recent applications of machine learning approaches and discuss their advantages and limitations in biological research.
After nearly 10 years studying the evolution of thermal physiology in Anolis lizards, I defended my PhD a few months ago! Now, I’m happy to start a new chapter: a postdoc in the Neurogenesis & Brain Tumors Lab, studying glioblastoma evolution; the most aggressive brain cancer.
July 28, 2025 at 6:36 PM
After nearly 10 years studying the evolution of thermal physiology in Anolis lizards, I defended my PhD a few months ago! Now, I’m happy to start a new chapter: a postdoc in the Neurogenesis & Brain Tumors Lab, studying glioblastoma evolution; the most aggressive brain cancer.
I’m beyond proud to share that I’ve officially earned my Ph.D. and served as Student Marshal for the School of Medicine at WashU! Grateful to my advisor, @jblosos.bsky.social, my committee, and everyone who supported me. And now, on to the next chapter!
May 15, 2025 at 1:23 AM
I’m beyond proud to share that I’ve officially earned my Ph.D. and served as Student Marshal for the School of Medicine at WashU! Grateful to my advisor, @jblosos.bsky.social, my committee, and everyone who supported me. And now, on to the next chapter!
Just defended my thesis and officially wrapped up my PhD! I’m incredibly grateful for all the support, the challenges, and the growth along the way. Thank you to everyone who’s been part of this journey!
May 7, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Just defended my thesis and officially wrapped up my PhD! I’m incredibly grateful for all the support, the challenges, and the growth along the way. Thank you to everyone who’s been part of this journey!
After 6 long years, lots of ups and downs, and being far from family, I’m defending my PhD thesis on May 6 at 12:00pm CT - just 16 days away! Still a bit to go, but wanted to share. De Puerto Tejada y Cali para el mundo.
April 19, 2025 at 11:41 PM
After 6 long years, lots of ups and downs, and being far from family, I’m defending my PhD thesis on May 6 at 12:00pm CT - just 16 days away! Still a bit to go, but wanted to share. De Puerto Tejada y Cali para el mundo.
Since I have new follower, let me introduce myself again. I’m Jhan, a PhD candidate working in Losos Lab at WashU. My research focuses on unraveling the evolutionary complexities within mountainous regions in Anolis lizards. Particularly, across the elevations of the Colombian Andes.
February 2, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Since I have new follower, let me introduce myself again. I’m Jhan, a PhD candidate working in Losos Lab at WashU. My research focuses on unraveling the evolutionary complexities within mountainous regions in Anolis lizards. Particularly, across the elevations of the Colombian Andes.
Additionally, both thermal traits evolved independently of phylogeny and exhibited variation at both interspecific and intraspecific levels. Our study shows that thermal limits vary among closely related species, (4/5)
January 13, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Additionally, both thermal traits evolved independently of phylogeny and exhibited variation at both interspecific and intraspecific levels. Our study shows that thermal limits vary among closely related species, (4/5)
We measured CTmin and CTmax in 350 individuals representing 14 species along an elevation gradient (200–3000 m) in the Colombian Andes. We found that CTmin and CTmax increase with environmental and operative temperature but decrease with elevation. (3/5)
January 13, 2025 at 3:41 PM
We measured CTmin and CTmax in 350 individuals representing 14 species along an elevation gradient (200–3000 m) in the Colombian Andes. We found that CTmin and CTmax increase with environmental and operative temperature but decrease with elevation. (3/5)
The first chapter of my dissertation is finally out. Thanks to all my co-authors and mentors. Gustavo Londoño, Martha Muñoz (@marthamunoz.bsky.social ), Don Miles (@lizardprof.bsky.social) and Rosario Castañeda doi.org/10.1093/evol... (1/5).
January 13, 2025 at 3:41 PM
The first chapter of my dissertation is finally out. Thanks to all my co-authors and mentors. Gustavo Londoño, Martha Muñoz (@marthamunoz.bsky.social ), Don Miles (@lizardprof.bsky.social) and Rosario Castañeda doi.org/10.1093/evol... (1/5).
First-time presenting a poster at a conference: done! Thank you to everyone who stopped by and asked such interesting questions. If you missed it, you can find more information here: github.com/salazarjhan9... #SICB2025
January 6, 2025 at 1:21 AM
First-time presenting a poster at a conference: done! Thank you to everyone who stopped by and asked such interesting questions. If you missed it, you can find more information here: github.com/salazarjhan9... #SICB2025
Ready to meet new people and talk with old friends at #SICB2025. I’ll be presenting a poster on Sunday, January 5 at 300pm. I’ll be talking about Andean anoles, thermalphysiology and evolution.
January 3, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Ready to meet new people and talk with old friends at #SICB2025. I’ll be presenting a poster on Sunday, January 5 at 300pm. I’ll be talking about Andean anoles, thermalphysiology and evolution.
Thank you Anna and Andrea for making this possible! 🙌🏿🙌🏿
December 10, 2024 at 5:49 PM
Thank you Anna and Andrea for making this possible! 🙌🏿🙌🏿
I’ll be at #SICB2025 for the first time! I’ll be presenting a poster on Sunday, January 5. I’m also looking for a roommate or roommates. If you’re still figuring out where to stay during the conference please dm me, I’ll be there from January 2 to January 8.
December 3, 2024 at 2:39 PM
I’ll be at #SICB2025 for the first time! I’ll be presenting a poster on Sunday, January 5. I’m also looking for a roommate or roommates. If you’re still figuring out where to stay during the conference please dm me, I’ll be there from January 2 to January 8.
The best part of doing fieldwork in the tropical rainforest is waking up to views like this—lush, endless greens framed by the quiet of nature. Every glance out the window and every walk through the night reminds me why this ecosystem is so special and worth studying.
#herps #Colombia
#herps #Colombia
November 23, 2024 at 8:18 PM
For those who haven't been to Colombia and wonder why I love doing fieldwork there, you can be above, between, or below the clouds. Let me tell you why...
1) PNN Bahía Málaga
2) PNN Tatamá
3) PNN Puracé
4) Piangüita, Buenaventura
1) PNN Bahía Málaga
2) PNN Tatamá
3) PNN Puracé
4) Piangüita, Buenaventura
November 18, 2024 at 5:57 PM
For those who haven't been to Colombia and wonder why I love doing fieldwork there, you can be above, between, or below the clouds. Let me tell you why...
1) PNN Bahía Málaga
2) PNN Tatamá
3) PNN Puracé
4) Piangüita, Buenaventura
1) PNN Bahía Málaga
2) PNN Tatamá
3) PNN Puracé
4) Piangüita, Buenaventura
Last month I was one of the finalist for the 2024 Dean’s Award for Grad Research Excellence at WashU. I gave my first-ever 3-minute talk (fast but fun!). Huge thanks to my awesome advisor JB Losos the BioDept & WashU-DBBS fam for the constant support. 🙌🏿✊🏿
November 17, 2024 at 6:47 PM
Last month I was one of the finalist for the 2024 Dean’s Award for Grad Research Excellence at WashU. I gave my first-ever 3-minute talk (fast but fun!). Huge thanks to my awesome advisor JB Losos the BioDept & WashU-DBBS fam for the constant support. 🙌🏿✊🏿
Although I work with lizards, birds hold a special place in my heart. Here are a few of the birds I’ve seen in my beautiful country, Colombia, while working in the field.
November 16, 2024 at 2:28 AM
Although I work with lizards, birds hold a special place in my heart. Here are a few of the birds I’ve seen in my beautiful country, Colombia, while working in the field.
Hello world! I’m Jhan, a PhD candidate working in Losos Lab at WashU. My research focuses on unraveling the evolutionary complexities within mountainous regions in Anolis lizards. Particularly, across the elevations of the Colombian Andes, and other mountain in the Caribbean and the Americas.
November 15, 2024 at 1:26 AM
Hello world! I’m Jhan, a PhD candidate working in Losos Lab at WashU. My research focuses on unraveling the evolutionary complexities within mountainous regions in Anolis lizards. Particularly, across the elevations of the Colombian Andes, and other mountain in the Caribbean and the Americas.
This happened a few months ago, but in case you didn't see it. The first publication for my PhD thesis is finally out. This study focuses on water loss and hydration in Urosaurus ornatus along a latitudinal gradient. Great collaborative work with Don Miles at OhioU. doi.org/10.1093/icb/...
November 13, 2024 at 7:32 PM
This happened a few months ago, but in case you didn't see it. The first publication for my PhD thesis is finally out. This study focuses on water loss and hydration in Urosaurus ornatus along a latitudinal gradient. Great collaborative work with Don Miles at OhioU. doi.org/10.1093/icb/...
A couple of years ago, the School of Education Sciences at Universidad Icesi published a book that shares a small part of my academic and personal history. In Colombia, the Black community makes up approximately 10% of the country's population—around 4.6 million Afro-Colombians. (1/3)
November 13, 2024 at 12:51 AM
A couple of years ago, the School of Education Sciences at Universidad Icesi published a book that shares a small part of my academic and personal history. In Colombia, the Black community makes up approximately 10% of the country's population—around 4.6 million Afro-Colombians. (1/3)