Aaron Pfennig is a postdoctoral student in the Akey Lab at the Lewis-Sigler Institute for Integrative Genomics. He obtained his PhD in quantitative biosciences from the Georgia Institute of Technology, studying the theoretical and empirical population genetics of admixed populations with a focus on the interbreeding between modern humans and archaic hominins. His current research interest is in studying the evolutionary dynamics of structurally complex genomic regions by developing novel realistic population genetic models and methods that will enable more equitable genetic inferences. As a Future Values Fellow, he hopes to gain more insights into how to advance genetic research in ethically responsible ways.