Genetics · genetic pest management · microbiomes · statistics
Philip Leftwich
I am an Associate Professor in Genetics & Data Science at the University of East Anglia. My work combines insect genetics, microbiomes, synthetic biology, and computational teaching to study and apply genetic technologies in agriculture, public health, and higher education.

This site brings together research, people, publications, teaching, and open resources connected to my work in molecular biology, genetics, data science, and outreach.
Gene drives, microbiomes, and insect genetics
Find current research themes, teaching interests, and project summaries across pest management and symbiosis.
Current and past group members
Meet students, collaborators, and recent members connected to the group at the University of East Anglia.
Recent papers and preprints
Browse publications covering synthetic biology, quantitative genetics, microbiomes, and teaching-focused scholarship.