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Dr. John Vessey is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology at the University of Guelph. His research focuses on understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying neurodevelopment, particularly the role of asymmetric RNA localization and translational control in neural stem cells and neurons. He holds a B.Sc. in Neuroscience from Dalhousie University, an M.Sc. in Physiology and Biophysics also from Dalhousie, and a Ph.D. from Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen. Research Interests: John’s work bridges cellular, molecular, and developmental neuroscience. Key topics include: Regulation of RNA localization in neural stem cells Role of translational control in neuronal development Mechanisms of synaptic plasticity via localized mRNAs Conservation of RNA localization across species His lab investigates proteins like Smaug2, Staufen2, and Pumilio2 in mammalian neurogenesis. Publications reflect a focus on RNA regulation in neural development, with contributions to Cell Stem Cell , Journal of Neuroscience , and Current Biology . Articles often explore how RNA localization impacts stem cell fate decisions and neuronal morphology. He currently leads a research team at SSC 3403-04, actively mentoring undergraduate and graduate students in experimental neuroscience. His work emphasizes translational control’s role in brain development and disease, with potential implications for neurodegenerative conditions.

• Neuroscience
• Neurodevelopment
• RNA Localization
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Jason Addison is Professor of Biology at the University of New Brunswick. His research examines evolutionary genetics and speciation mechanisms in aquatic ecosystems, combining population genomics with biogeographic approaches. Current projects investigate genetic structure in marine amphipods (Corophium volutator) across the Bay of Fundy and freshwater insects throughout Atlantic Canada. Research focuses on how life history traits, dispersal barriers, and historical processes shape population divergence. Work on Strongylocentrotus sea urchins reveals how reproductive isolation mechanisms maintain species boundaries in sympatric lineages. Methodological expertise includes coalescent-based analyses of mitochondrial/nuclear DNA to reconstruct demographic histories and gene flow patterns. Recent publications apply genomic tools to conservation challenges, including sturgeon sex marker validation and shorebird diet analysis via DNA metabarcoding. His lab employs field sampling across marine and freshwater habitats combined with genomic sequencing and spatial statistics.

• Evolutionary Genetics
• Speciation Mechanisms
• Population Genomics
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Dr. Bryan Crawford is a Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of New Brunswick. His research focuses on developmental biology, particularly cell-matrix interactions, extracellular matrix remodeling, and cancer biology using zebrafish models. He investigates how molecular events drive tissue architecture formation during embryonic development. His academic interests include developmental mechanisms, tissue morphogenesis, cancer pathways, and extracellular matrix dynamics. Research employs techniques like confocal microscopy, molecular assays, and genetic models to study matrix metalloproteinases and their roles in development and disease. Courses taught include Cell Biology (BIOL3043), Developmental Biology of Animals (BIOL3162), and Experimental Embryology (BIOL4182). Research demonstrates consistent focus on zebrafish models for studying tissue development, matrix biology, and cancer mechanisms, with recent work exploring polyploidy effects and hypoxia responses. Laboratory activities center on zebrafish embryology, cancer xenografts, and extracellular matrix analysis. Collaborative projects involve molecular techniques for real-time visualization of developmental processes.

• Developmental Biology
• Cancer Biology
• Extracellular Matrix
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Michael Duffy is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of New Brunswick. His research focuses on parasitology, specifically examining parasites affecting wildlife and aquacultured fish. Current projects integrate parasite diversity, ecology of wildlife parasitism, infection mechanisms, epidemiology, host responses, and diagnostic tools development. Research interests center on: Invasive parasites in American eels Ectoparasitic lice on Atlantic salmon Zebrafish as model hosts for immune response studies Courses taught include Genetic Analysis Laboratory, Immunobiology, Marine Research Experience, and Biology of Marine Parasites. Research employs both morphological and molecular approaches to investigate host-parasite dynamics in aquatic environments.

• Parasitology
• Wildlife Diseases
• Fish Parasitology
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René Malenfant is an Associate Teaching Professor in UNB's Biology Department, specializing in evolutionary genomics. Research Focus: Genomic analysis of polar bear populations in Hudson Bay. Developed SNP chips for studying adaptive diversity and hybridization. Key Findings: Documented low inbreeding rates and monozygotic twinning in polar bears. Teaching emphasizes computational biology and evolutionary theory.

• Evolutionary Biology
• Conservation Genomics
• Polar Bear Ecology
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Dr. Aurora Nedelcu is a Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of New Brunswick, with an adjunct position in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Arizona. She holds a BSc in Biology from Babes-Bolyai University (1988) and a PhD from Dalhousie University (1997), followed by postdoctoral training at Université de Montréal and University of Arizona. Her research focuses on understanding evolutionary transitions and the emergence of biological complexity. Specific interests include: Molecular, gene and genome evolution Genetic basis of major evolutionary innovations Evolution of multicellularity and development Evolution of cancer and programmed cell death Organelle genome evolution in green algae Experimental systems include volvocine algae and human cancer cell lines. Recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on cancer evolution and evolutionary transitions, particularly exploring therapeutic implications of evolutionary principles. Article themes frequently examine cellular heterogeneity, developmental complexity, and molecular mechanisms of adaptation. NSERC Postdoctoral Fellowship (1998-2002) Dr. Nedelcu leads The Evo-Volvo Lab and has received substantial research funding including NSERC Discovery Grants (2013-2019) and NSF Collaborative Research awards for studying de novo evolution of multicellularity. She teaches courses in Cell Biology, Molecular Evolution, and Evolutionary Medicine.

• Evolutionary Biology
• Genome Evolution
• Molecular Evolution
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Stephan Peake is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of New Brunswick. His research examines human impacts on fish ecology and physiology, with focus on fish passage through culverts and fishways. Educational History: PhD, Simon Fraser University MSc, University of Waterloo BSc, University of Guelph Research combines field ecology with conservation applications, particularly studying Atlantic salmon, sturgeon, and muskellunge in relation to hydroelectric infrastructure. Collaborates with Manitoba Hydro and Canadian Forest Service.

• Fish Ecology
• Exercise Physiology of Fish
• Fish Passage
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Drew Rendall is a Professor of Biology at the University of New Brunswick, specializing in the evolution and function of animal communication systems. His research transitioned from nonhuman primates to avian models, with current emphasis on proximate mechanisms underlying song complexity in birds and conserved vocal processes across species. Publications investigate bioacoustic phenomena across taxa—including primates, dogs, and wrens—focusing on vocal nonlinearities, song structure, breeding biology, and the evolutionary interplay between cognition and communication. Recent work compares language-like properties in primates and analyzes latitudinal variation in bird song.

• Animal Communication
• Bioacoustics
• Evolutionary Ecology
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Adrian Reyes-Prieto is an Associate Professor of Biology at the University of New Brunswick, focusing on the origin and evolution of photosynthetic organelles through comparative genomics and microbial diversity studies. Born in Mexico City, he holds a PhD in Biomedical Sciences from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) and completed postdoctoral work at UNAM and U.S. institutions. His research investigates plastid establishment via endosymbiosis, using genomic and metabolic analyses of algae and protists. Recent publications (2019-2025) cover glaucophyte plastomes, cyanobacterial toxins in Canadian lakes, and viral interactions in benthic mats. Fieldwork includes assessing biodiversity in New Brunswick’s freshwater and coastal ecosystems. Beyond research, he contributes to soccer at Fredericton City Old Boys Soccer Club and explores culinary traditions.

• Evolution of Photosynthesis
• Organelle Genomics
• Microbial Eukaryotes
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Charles Sacobie is an Associate Professor and Indigenous Science Scholar in Biology at the University of New Brunswick. His research focuses on fish ecophysiology, bioenergetics, and climate change impacts on aquatic species. Research Interests: Impacts of climate change on fish thermal and hypoxia tolerance, feeding behavior of aquatic species at risk including Atlantic salmon, Atlantic wolffish, and American eel. Courses Taught: BIOL 1006 Applications in Biology Part 1 BIOL 1017 Applications in Biology Part II BIOL 3812 Vertebrate Endocrinology His publications explore metabolic adaptations in triploid fish, dietary effects on growth performance, and thermal tolerance thresholds under changing environmental conditions.

• Aquatic Biology
• Ecology
• Fish Ecophysiology
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Dr. Amy Fitzgerald is a Professor and Undergraduate Chair in the Department of Sociology and Criminology at the University of Windsor, Canada, affiliated with the Great Lakes Institute for Environmental Research. Her research focuses on the intersection of violence against humans and animals, green criminology, critical animal studies, environmental sociology, and gender studies. She has held prestigious fellowships, including a Visiting Research Fellowship at Harvard Law School's Animal Law and Policy Program (2020). Education: PhD, Sociology, Michigan State University MA, Sociology (Criminology specialization), University of Windsor BA Honours, Criminology, University of Windsor Research Interests: Dr. Fitzgerald's work examines the co-occurrence of animal abuse and intimate partner violence, industrial animal agriculture, environmental harms, and the role of companion animals in mitigating domestic violence impacts. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges criminology, sociology, and gender studies. Grants & Projects: $195,000 SSHRC grant (2019–2024) on violence against women and animals in Canadian homes Co-PI on a $4M Genome Canada project on freshwater fisheries sustainability $75,000 SSHRC grant (2019–2023) analyzing animal cruelty investigation work Awards: 2020 Outstanding Faculty Research Award (Mid-Career), University of Windsor. Teaching & Advising: Supervised numerous graduate students and teaches courses on criminology, gender studies, and environmental sociology.

• Green Criminology
• Critical Animal Studies
• Environmental Sociology
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Evan Edinger is an Associate Professor cross-appointed in Geography, Biology, and Earth Sciences at Memorial University, studying marine ecosystems and conservation. Education includes Ph.D. from McMaster University on coral reef impacts of pollution. Research uses ROVs to investigate cold-water coral habitats, rhodolith beds, and marine protected area design. Current projects map seabed biodiversity and carbonate production in subarctic fjords. Publications emphasize biogeochemical processes in Arctic marine environments and coral aging techniques. Chairs Memorial's Environmental Science graduate program. Collaborates with IFREMER and ArcticNet research networks.

• Cold-Water Corals
• Marine Habitat Mapping
• Conservation Biology
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Donald L. Forbes is a Senior Research Scientist at the Geological Survey of Canada (Natural Resources Canada) and Adjunct Professor in Geography at Memorial University. His research examines coastal hazards, climate change impacts, and adaptation strategies, with field studies spanning the Canadian Arctic, Atlantic Canada, and Pacific Islands. With a B.A. from Carleton University, M.A. from University of Toronto, and Ph.D. from UBC, he focuses on sea-level rise, coastal erosion, and geomorphic processes. He has contributed to IPCC assessments and UNESCO tsunami response initiatives. Publications address marine habitat mapping, Arctic coastal biodiversity, and LiDAR applications for flood-risk modeling. Research employs interdisciplinary approaches with funding from ArcticNet, GEOIDE, and international agencies. He serves on editorial boards for 'Marine Geology' and 'Journal of Coastal Research', and leads projects on climate adaptation in vulnerable communities.

• Coastal Hazards
• Climate Change Adaptation
• Sea-Level Rise
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Tariq Hasan is Professor and Director of Graduate Studies in Mathematics and Statistics at the University of New Brunswick. His research develops statistical methods for complex data structures including longitudinal, zero-inflated, and spatiotemporal datasets. Applications span environmental science, public health, and ecology. Methodological innovations include: joint modeling of clustered multinomial outcomes, Tweedie GLMs for skewed longitudinal data, and zero-inflated models accounting for autocorrelation. Work addresses real-world challenges like amphibian roadkill mortality analysis, air pollution health impacts, and osteoporotic fracture risk prediction. Publications demonstrate consistent focus on handling data complexities: simultaneous modeling of correlated processes, preservation of experimental designs in paired analyses, and integration of random effects for cluster heterogeneity. Recent advances address state-space frameworks for binomial series with random cluster sizes.

• Longitudinal Data Analysis
• Zero-Inflated Models
• Spatiotemporal Statistics
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Lin Wang is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of New Brunswick's Faculty of Science. His research integrates mathematical theory with biological systems, focusing on mathematical biology and applied dynamical systems. Wang's publication record demonstrates sophisticated mathematical approaches to biological challenges, including epidemiological modeling, ecological dynamics, and immunology. Recent work emphasizes the application of bifurcation theory and delay differential equations to complex biological systems analysis. His research explores fundamental mechanisms governing species coexistence in ecology, viral dynamics in immunology, and intervention strategies for pandemic control. Models frequently incorporate spatial heterogeneity, age-structure, and multiscale interactions.

• Mathematical Biology
• Applied Dynamical Systems
• Epidemiological Modeling