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Alan M. Wilson (1964–2026)


Visionary comparative biomechanist and physiologist who pioneered experimental methods for laboratory and field research into large-mammal locomotor performance and ecology.

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A.A.B. is a professor emeritus at Harvard University who knew Alan professionally for over 25 years. R.J.B., A.H.G., J.R.H., T.G.W. and J.R.U. were all recruited by Alan to the RVC, where A.R.W. was also hired.

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Biewener, A.A., Bomphrey, R.J., Gaede, A.H. et al. Alan M. Wilson (1964–2026).
Nat Ecol Evol (2026). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41559-026-03148-5

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