I am interested in the interactions between aboveground and belowground terrestrial communities, in particular the effects of mycorrhizal symbioses on plant community composition and function. My research goal is to understand the drivers of fungal diversity. My dissertation focuses on two themes: the role of dispersal in fungal community assembly, and the response of fungi to catastrophic disturbances. Read about my research on fungal recovery after catastrophic wildfires here and here. I was also interviewed about my research by UC Science today - listen to the sound bytes here and here.