Sean Hoban
Tree Conservation Biologist, The Morton Arboretum
Sean has played a leading role in the IUCN Conservation Genetic Specialist Group since 2017, and also leads the Genetic Composition Working Group in GEO BON. He co-founded and leads the Coalition for Conservation Genetics. Since 2019 he has engaged with CBD issues on genetic diversity and species recovery. His research focuses on developing science-based advice for ex situ conservation, understanding the genetics and ecology of threatened species, and bringing knowledge on adaptive capacity of populations to national and global policy.
He has helped develop and deploy several novel methods for assessing and reporting on genetic diversity, including a CBD Headline Indicator. He regularly works with organizations like the Center for Plant Conservation, BGCI, US Forest Service, and US Fish and Wildlife Service. He also has interests in seed dispersal, hybridization, and population bottlenecks. You can read more about his group at hobanlab.com.
