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Currently, I’m a Postdoctoral Research Fellow with a broad interest in how complex systems evolve and adapt. My current research in the Neurogenesis and Brain Tumors Laboratory at Mayo Clinic, under the mentorship of Dr. Hugo Guerrero Cazares, focuses on understanding the evolution and cellular origins of glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), the most common and aggressive form of brain cancer. Our lab investigates how GBMs that arise near neurogenic areas of the brain -regions associated with adult neurogenesis- are linked to particularly poor prognoses, and we aim to uncover the mechanisms driving this pattern.
I did my Ph.D. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology working in Dr. Jonathan Losos' Lab in the Department of Biology and Biomedical Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis in 2025. I'm originally from Puerto Tejada, Colombia. I received my B.S. degree in Biology in Universidad Icesi (Cali, Colombia) in 2018.
Research Interest: Previously, I studied the evolution of thermal physiology in Anolis lizards, using fieldwork, phylogenetic comparative methods, geospatial analysis, and predictive modeling to understand adaptation in biodiversity-rich regions like the Colombian Andes. Across both evolutionary biology and cancer research, I’m driven by a passion for uncovering patterns in complex biological data. I enjoy working across disciplines and applying data science to solve real-world problems -whether in understanding biodiversity or tackling challenges in human health.
My research topics are listed below:
For more information do not hesitate to contact me.
Best wishes
Jhan
Last updated: November 25, 2025
Link to ResearchGate profile here
Link to Linkedln profile here
Link to GitHub profile here
Link to Flickr profile here
Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
Currently, I’m a Postdoctoral Research Fellow with a broad interest in how complex systems evolve and adapt. My current research in the Neurogenesis and Brain Tumors Laboratory at Mayo Clinic, under the mentorship of Dr. Hugo Guerrero Cazares, focuses on understanding the evolution and cellular origins of glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), the most common and aggressive form of brain cancer. Our lab investigates how GBMs that arise near neurogenic areas of the brain -regions associated with adult neurogenesis- are linked to particularly poor prognoses, and we aim to uncover the mechanisms driving this pattern.
I did my Ph.D. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology working in Dr. Jonathan Losos' Lab in the Department of Biology and Biomedical Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis in 2025. I'm originally from Puerto Tejada, Colombia. I received my B.S. degree in Biology in Universidad Icesi (Cali, Colombia) in 2018.
Research Interest: Previously, I studied the evolution of thermal physiology in Anolis lizards, using fieldwork, phylogenetic comparative methods, geospatial analysis, and predictive modeling to understand adaptation in biodiversity-rich regions like the Colombian Andes. Across both evolutionary biology and cancer research, I’m driven by a passion for uncovering patterns in complex biological data. I enjoy working across disciplines and applying data science to solve real-world problems -whether in understanding biodiversity or tackling challenges in human health.
My research topics are listed below:
- Evolutionary responses to environmental change
Investigating how organisms, from lizards to tumor cells, adapt to shifting environments over time, whether due to climate change or changes in the tumor microenvironment. - Thermal physiology, behavior, and ecological adaptation
Exploring how physiological traits and behavior evolve in response to environmental pressures, especially in ectothermic vertebrates like Anolis lizards. - Macroecology and macroevolution in biodiversity hotspots
Using comparative methods and geospatial modeling to uncover broad evolutionary and ecological patterns, with a focus on the Colombian Andes. - Cellular origins and evolution of glioblastoma
Studying the cellular and evolutionary dynamics of glioblastoma multiforme, particularly tumors located in neurogenic zones of the brain, to understand their aggressive behavior and poor prognosis. - Data science applications in biology and health
Applying statistical modeling, phylogenetics, and machine learning to complex biological systems across disciplines—from ecological forecasting to cancer progression.
For more information do not hesitate to contact me.
Best wishes
Jhan
Last updated: November 25, 2025
