My research integrates molecular ecology and microbial ecology to address conservation challenges in endangered wildlife. I focus on three interconnected themes: (1) assessing population genetic diversity and structure to inform management; (2) analyzing foraging and nutritional ecology to understand resource use; and (3) investigating how host-associated gut microbiomes facilitate environmental adaptation by influencing nutrition, physiology, and health. Using genomic and meta-omics tools, my work aims to reveal the mechanisms of species resilience and translate findings into actionable conservation strategies.