Her research is primarily based in reptile systematics and evolution. The Ruane Lab seeks to simultaneously inform reptile and amphibian systematics while also answering broad, contemporary questions in evolutionary biology. Some of Dr. Ruane’s current research focuses on the phylogenetics of the Malagasy pseudoxyrhophiines, as well as examining undescribed diversity in the poorly known New Guinea snakes. While her interests in herpetology are broad, she focuses mostly on snakes, especially with respect to systematics, phylogenetics, and phylogeography. To learn more about Dr. Ruane’s work, please visit her website.