Leah Larkin
Dr Larkin specializes in cutting edge methods for genetic genealogy and the ethics of DNA use.
The DNA Geek
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Currently accepting clients for...
- DNA
Family History Research
- DNA
DNA
- Adoption / Unknown Parentage
- Tutor / Coach
Speaking/Presenting
- DNA
Writing/Publishing
- Author/Writer
Leah Larkin, PhD, is a professional genealogist and educator known for her mathematical and biological approach to genetic genealogy. Dr. Larkin earned her doctorate in biology from the University of Texas at Austin, where she used DNA to study species relationships. She now applies those research skills to solving genealogical questions using DNA. Her brainchild, the What Are the Odds? tool at DNAPainter.com, has become an essential tool in our toolbox thanks to the web design skills of Jonny Perl. In 2024, she and her colleagues launched the revolutionary BanyanDNA tool for complex pedigrees. In addition to taking private clients, she blogs at TheDNAGeek.com; speaks at the local, national, and international level; and teaches with the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy, Applied Genealogy Institute, Family History Academy, and others.
Lectures
https://thednageek.com/events/
https://thednageek.com/events/
Languages
English, French (moderate), Spanish (rudimentary)
English, French (moderate), Spanish (rudimentary)
Degrees
PhD in Botany (Biology)
PhD in Botany (Biology)