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Shane Webb, Ph.D.

Shane Webb

Professor, Biology

Phone706-867-2947

Office locationHealth and Natural Sciences, 408,

Area(s) of Expertise: Molecular Systematics, DNA Barcoding, Molecular Genetics (Advising Area of Expertise: Biology, Pre-Physician's Assistant)

Courses Taught

  • BIOL 1107K – Principles of Biology I
  • BIOL 3220K - Genetics
  • BIOL 4450K - Evolution 
  • BIOL 4700 – Senior Seminar

Education

  • Ph.D., Biology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1998
  • M.S., Biology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1993
  • B.S., Biology, University of California at Riverside, 1991

Research/Special Interests

Dr. Webb works in several research areas:

  • Phylogenetic inference (freshwater fishes and other organisms) using DNA sequences
  • Biotechnology
  • Human (medical) protein bioinformatics
  • Viral genomes and evolution.

Publications

Chuhran, L., C.A. Teems, C.W. Whitlow, A.E. Kanak & S.A. Webb. 2024. Genome sequence and annotation of Arthrobacter globiformis phage Vulpecula (AS1) isolated from soil in Dahlonega, Georgia. MRA. 13:3 (e00090-24).

Tatum, B., C.O. Bicknell, P.A. Murray, S.A. Webb & A.E. Kanak. 2024. Genome sequence and annotation of Arthrobacter globiformis phage Ruchi (AS1) isolated from soil in Lumpkin County, Georgia. MRA. 13:4 (e01224-23).

Bodri, M., & S.A. Webb. 2022. Using the EMBL-EBI Clustal Omega Tool to Calculate Diversity of Heavy Chain Phage-Display Libraries. GA J. Sci. 80(2): 12.

Webb, S.A. 2020. Goodeidae (Splitfins, Poolfishes, and Springfishes). In: B. Burr & M. Warren (eds.) North American Freshwater Fishes: Natural History, Ecology, and Conservation. Johns Hopkins University Press.

Diaz Pardo, E., A. Gutierrez Hernandez, C.P. Ornelas Garcia, S.A. Webb, & O. Dominguez Dominguez. 2016. Skiffia bilineata (Bean, 1887) Tiro de dos rayas, Twoline Skiffia. pp. 320-324, In: Los peces dulceacuicolas de Mexico en Peligro de Extincion. Ceballos, G., E. Diaz Pardo, M. Estevez, H. Espinosa Perez, Eds. FCE, UNAM, IE, Conabio.

Diaz Pardo, E., S.A. Webb, O. Dominguez Dominguez, & A. Gutierrez Hernandez. 2016. Skiffia lermae Meek, 1902 Tiro olivo, Olive Skiffia. pp. 324-327, In: Los peces dulceacuicolas de Mexico en Peligro de Extincion. Ceballos, G., E. Diaz Pardo, M. Estevez, H. Espinosa Perez, Eds. FCE, UNAM, IE, Conabio.

Webb, S.A., R.A. Rueda Jasso, & E. Diaz Pardo. 2016. + (Pellegrin, 1901) Tiro pintado, Splotched Skiffia. pp. 327-331, In: Los peces dulceacuicolas de Mexico en Peligro de Extincion. Ceballos, G., E. Diaz Pardo, M. Estevez, H. Espinosa Perez, Eds. FCE, UNAM, IE, Conabio.

Regus, J.U., J.B. Johnson, S.A. Webb & D.N. Reznick. 2013. Comparative life histories of fishes in the genus Phallichthys (Pisces: Poeciliidae). J. Fish Biology. 83(1): 144-155.

Ritchie, M., R.M. Hamill, J.A. Graves, A.E. Magurran, S.A. Webb, & C. Macias-Garcia. 2007. Sex and differentiation: Population genetic divergence and sexual dimorphism in Mexican goodeid fish. J. Evol. Bio. 20(5): 2048-2055.

Hamill, R., S.A. Webb, C. Macias Garcia, J. Graves, A. Magurran, & M. Ritchie. 2007. Comparison of genetic diversity at new microsatellite loci in near-extinct and non-endangered species of Mexican goodeine fishes and prediction of cross-amplification within the family. J. Fish Bio. 70(Suppl. A): 16-32.

Ritchie, M.G., S.A. Webb, J.A. Graves, A.E. Magurran, & C. Macías Garcia. 2005. Patterns of speciation in Mexican Goodeid fish: Sexual conflict or adaptive radiation? J. Evol. Bio. 18(4): 922-929.

Webb, S.A., & M.L. Smith. 2005. Artificial key to the adult goodeids of Mexico. In: R.R. Miller, W.L. Minckley, and S.M. Norris. Freshwater Fishes of Mexico. University of Chicago Press, Chicago, IL.

Webb, S.A., J.A. Graves, C. Macias Garcia, A.E. Magurran, D. Ó Foighil, & M.G. Ritchie. 2004. Molecular phylogeny of the live-bearing Goodeidae (Cyprinodontiformes). Mol. Phyl. Evol. 30(3): 527-544.

Webb, S.A. 2002. The molecular systematics of the genus Allodontichthys. (Cyprinodontiformes: Goodeidae). In: J. Nielsen (ed.) The Freshwater Fishes of Mexico. Rev. Fish Biol. Fish. 12(2/3): 193-205.

Webb, S.A., & R.R. Miller. 1998. Zoogoneticus tequila, a new goodeid fish (Cyprinodontiformes) from the Ameca drainage of Mexico, and a rediagnosis of the genus. Misc. Publ. Mus. Zool. Univ. Michigan 725: 1-23.

Webb, S.A., & T.N. Todd. 1995. Biology and status of the shortnose cisco Coregonus reighardi Koelz in the Laurentian Great Lakes. In: M. Luczynski, et al. (eds.) Biology and Management of Coregonid Fishes. Arch. Hydrobiol. Spec. Iss. Advanc. Limnol. 46: 71-77.

Work Experience

  • Postdoctoral Fellow, Biology, University of St. Andrews, Scotland, 1998-2001