I have a broad interest in evolutionary biology, ranging from the molecular mechanisms underlying phenotypic variation to the eco-evolutionary forces shaping the evolutionary history of populations and species.

More recently, I have developed particular interest in the evolution of different reproductive systems, from their molecular causes to their evolutionary consequences.

During my career, I have worked with a wide range of organisms, mainly using genetics, genomics, and bioinformatics methods as toolkits to investigate the historical factors influencing the genetic structure and phytogeographical patterns of wild populations. I also integrated experimental approaches to analyse the molecular basis (e.g., epigenetics) and potential (non) adaptive consequences of phenotypic plasticity.

If you want to keep updated on what I am currently doing, please visit my website: waldirmbf.github.io/

Berbel-Filho WM, Pacheco G, Tatarenkov A, Lira MG, de Leaniz CG, Rodríguez-López C, Lima SMQ, Consuegra S. 2022. Phylogenomics reveals extensive introgression and a case of mito-nuclear discordance in the killifish genus Kryptolebias. Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution,177:107617.

Berbel-Filho WM, Tatarenkov A, Pacheco G, Espírito-Santo HMV, Lira MG, de Leaniz CG, Avise JC, Lima SMQ, Rodríguez-López C, Consuegra S. 2021.Against the odds: hybrid zones between mangrove killifish species with different mating systems. Genes 12:1486.

Berbel-Filho WM, Tatarenkov A, Espírito-Santo HMV, Lira MG, de Leaniz CG, Lima SMQ, Consuegra S. 2020. More than meets the eye: syntopic and morphologically similar mangrove killifish species show different mating systems and patterns of genetic structure along the Brazilian coast. Heredity 125:340-352.

Berbel-Filho WM, Berry N, Rodríguez-Barreto D, Teixeira SR, de Leaniz CG, Consuegra S. 2020. Environmental enrichment induces intergenerational behavioural and epigenetic effects on fish. Molecular Ecology 29:2288-2299.

Berbel-Filho WM, Rodríguez-Barreto D, Berry N, de Leaniz CG, Consuegra S. 2019. Contrasting DNA methylation responses of inbred fish lines to different rearing environments. Epigenetics 14: 938-949.