Dr Mingue Kang’s research focuses on the genetic diversity, evolution, and functional interactions of highly polymorphic mammalian gene families, particularly the major histocompatibility complex (MHC), vomeronasal receptors (VRs), and olfactory receptors (ORs). A key example of the functional relationship between MHC and chemosensory receptors is their role in mate preference, where MHC peptide recognition may influence individual mate choice. Building on these findings, his current research investigates patterns of gene flow in koala populations and examines how genetic diversity in MHC peptides and OR/VR gene families is associated across populations.