Research Interests
I am primarily interested in questions at the intersection of endocrinology, immunology, and reproduction in the context of stress--especially stress caused by human activity. While this research spans many fields, responses in this narrow intersection allow a comprehensive picture of important physiological responses to anthropogenic stressors. I take this integrative approach to understand these particular physiological responses in an individual because they can have a direct impact on an organism’s fitness and this can affect populations, especially populations that are of conservation concern. Individual variation in these responses can therefore provide valuable information about the health of the population and, ultimately, the ecosystem.
My research combines field studies and observations with manipulative laboratory experiments in mostly non-traditional vertebrate models, although I have worked with invertebrate models as well. My field and lab work are highly integrated and I am able to measure responses at a molecular, cellular, individual, and population-level.
Further, I have a unique interest in communication and have received a Bachelor's Degree in Science in English. I hope to bridge the gap between active research and the public by conducting important research and ensuring that my findings are represented efficiently in both the scientific circle and throughout the general public.
My research combines field studies and observations with manipulative laboratory experiments in mostly non-traditional vertebrate models, although I have worked with invertebrate models as well. My field and lab work are highly integrated and I am able to measure responses at a molecular, cellular, individual, and population-level.
Further, I have a unique interest in communication and have received a Bachelor's Degree in Science in English. I hope to bridge the gap between active research and the public by conducting important research and ensuring that my findings are represented efficiently in both the scientific circle and throughout the general public.
Current Projects
Utah State University Projects in Association with the French Lab.
Eastern Illinois University Projects in Association with the Mullin and Gaines Labs. (Dr. Mullin is now at Arkansas State University and Dr. Gaines is now at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University)
Iowa State University Projects in association with the Janzen Lab.
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