The overall research framework in our lab is on evolutionary biology of anurans. Within this framework we have active research projects on molecular and morphological phylogenetic, systematics, taxonomy, and development. Our lab maintains active collaborations that involved reciprocal research visits with colleagues in the US as well as with several labs in South America, Europe, and Africa. These collaborations provide unique academic, as well as cultural exchange opportunities, for students. In addition to the anuran research program, we are also collaborating with colleagues at the University of Uruguay on understanding the evolutionary biology of annual fishes.