Gerald Wilkinson | College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences

Accurate Aging of Wild Animals Thanks to First Epigenetic Clock for Bats

Accurate Aging of Wild Animals Thanks to First Epigenetic Clock for Bats
UMD-led research identifies age-related changes to DNA and reveals longevity-related differences between bat species.
Long-lived Bats Could Hold Secrets to Mammal Longevity

Long-lived Bats Could Hold Secrets to Mammal Longevity
UMD biologists found four bat lineages that live at least four times longer than similar-sized mammals and revealed new traits associated with bat longevity.
Unpredictable Food Sources Drive Some Bats to Cooperatively Search for Food

Unpredictable Food Sources Drive Some Bats to Cooperatively Search for Food
Using miniature sensors strapped to bats, researchers tracked the animals’ locations and calls to determine whether they searched for food alone or with others.
Gerald Wilkinson Named Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs in UMD’s College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences

Gerald Wilkinson Named Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs in UMD’s College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences
Wilkinson brings a passion for supporting faculty and 30 years of experience at UMD to his new role.