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Allison McDonald is a Professor in the Department of Biology at Wilfrid Laurier University's Faculty of Science. Her research spans biochemical processes in plants and animals, focusing on mitochondrial and chloroplast bioenergetics, alternative oxidase pathways, and comparative physiology. She is a vocal advocate for science communication, women in STEM, and disabled scientists. Her academic background includes a PhD in Cell and Systems Biology from the University of Toronto Scarborough (2007) and an MSc in Biology from Queen’s University (2000). Her research lab investigates electron transport systems in photosynthesis and respiration, with applications in environmental science and metabolic diversity. The trends in her publications revolve around mitochondrial alternative oxidase, niclosamide toxicity, and metabolic flexibility across species. She employs techniques like gene expression analysis, enzyme characterization, and stress response assays. Notably, she emphasizes inclusive teaching practices and equity in academic settings. Allison also supervises undergraduate thesis students and contributes to graduate/postdoctoral professional development. She actively addresses systemic issues in academia, including conference accessibility and safety for women and disabled individuals, which she discusses in her blog posts and teaching materials.

• Biochemistry
• Bioenergetics
• Mitochondrial Research
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Oliver Love is a Professor in the Department of Integrative Biology at the University of Windsor. His research focuses on Arctic ecology, conservation physiology, and avian biology, particularly studying how Arctic species adapt to environmental changes such as climate shifts and human impacts. He leads long-term monitoring projects in the Arctic, including the East Bay Island Field Station, and investigates physiological and behavioral adaptations in seabirds and passerines. Love received the 2021 Roger Thibert Teaching Excellence Award and holds a Canada Research Chair (2018). His work integrates field studies, experimental approaches, and interdisciplinary collaborations to address conservation challenges in rapidly changing ecosystems. Key research themes include thermal tolerance limits in cold-adapted species, predator-prey interactions involving polar bears, and the effects of environmental stressors on breeding success. Love has supervised numerous graduate students, including notable scholars such as Christine Madliger (PhD 2016, Governor General’s Gold Medal recipient). His team collaborates with organizations like Environment and Climate Change Canada and the Great Lakes Institute for Environmental Research. Recent projects include assessing heat stress in Arctic seabirds and evaluating the impacts of sea ice loss on foraging strategies. Education: Background in biology and ecology (specific degrees not explicitly listed in texts). Grants: Secured over $6.5M in federal funding (2020) for Arctic biodiversity studies and genomic tools for fish health assessment. Publications frequently address Arctic bird physiology, climate change impacts, and conservation physiology. Love’s contributions highlight the urgency of understanding ecological responses to global changes and informing adaptive management strategies.

• Conservation Physiology
• Avian Biology
• Climate Change Impacts
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Dr. Iain J McGaw is a Professor at the Ocean Sciences Centre, Memorial University of Newfoundland in St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada. His research program investigates the ecophysiology and behavior of marine invertebrates, with a focus on crustaceans and echinoderms. He employs both laboratory and field-based approaches to study how these organisms adapt to environmental changes through respiratory, cardiovascular, and digestive mechanisms. Dr. McGaw received his B.Sc. and Ph.D. from the University of Wales, Bangor, UK. His educational background provided the foundation for his expertise in marine invertebrate physiology and behavior. Dr. McGaw's research focuses on several key areas: balancing demands of physiological systems during environmental challenges, interactions between behavior and physiology, studies on invasive green crabs and their interactions with native species, effects of dehydration on land crabs, and sustainable fisheries for spider crabs. His work has significant applications for fisheries and aquaculture management. Analysis of Dr. McGaw's recent publications reveals a strong focus on crustacean physiology, particularly how environmental stressors like temperature changes, hypoxia, and salinity fluctuations affect physiological and behavioral responses. His research increasingly addresses climate change impacts on marine organisms, with growing interest in invasive species ecology and sustainable fisheries practices. Dr. McGaw has supervised numerous graduate students, including PhD candidates Daniel Curtis and Qiwu (John) Jiang, and MSc students Jennifer Bernatis, Aaron Payette, Travis Nielsen, Chantelle Penney, Guoqiang Wang, Sarah Nancollas, Gemma Rayner, Logan Zeinert, and Evgeni Matveev. His research has been supported by collaborations with institutions including the Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre and the Cape Eleuthera Institute. Dr. McGaw maintains active research facilities at the Ocean Sciences Centre, where he conducts laboratory experiments on crustacean physiology. He also utilizes field sites in Newfoundland, British Columbia (Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre), and the Bahamas (Cape Eleuthera Institute) for comparative studies on diverse crustacean species.

• Marine invertebrate ecophysiology
• Crustacean behavior
• Cardiovascular physiology
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Josef Ackerman is a Professor in the Department of Integrative Biology at the University of Guelph, affiliated with the College of Biological Science. His research focuses on physical ecology, limnology, and aquatic science, particularly studying unionid mussels, macrophytes, and hydrodynamic processes in lakes and rivers. He holds the Canada Research Chair in Physical Ecology and Aquatic Science. Education: PhD in Biomechanics from Cornell University MA in Physical Ecology from SUNY Stony Brook Postdoctoral research at University of Toronto and Royal Ontario Museum Research Interests: Biomechanics of aquatic organisms Hydrodynamics of benthic-pelagic coupling Effects of turbulence on larval fish and mussel recruitment Submerged vegetation and water quality dynamics Conservation of freshwater mussels Editorial Roles: Associate Editor of Limnology and Oceanography Associate Editor of Aquatic Sciences Past Editor-in-Chief of Limnology & Oceanography: Fluids and Environments Awards: Canada Research Chair in Physical Ecology and Aquatic Science Grants & Advising: Funding available for MSc/PhD students researching larval fish ecology and bivalve trophic dynamics Supervision of graduate students and postdoctoral fellows in physical ecology Labs/Teams: Laboratory facilities in SSC 2407/2408 at University of Guelph Collaborations with the Royal Ontario Museum and UNBC

• Physical Ecology
• Limnology
• Aquatic Science
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Andrea Morash is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at Mount Allison University. Her office is located in Flemington 110, and she can be contacted via email at amorash@mta.ca or phone at (506) 364-3222. Her research focuses on the physiological responses of aquatic organisms to environmental stressors, with emphasis on thermal adaptation, metabolic performance, and conservation challenges in fish and endangered species. Research Focus Dr. Morash investigates how environmental factors like temperature fluctuations, hypoxia, and pollution impact aquatic physiology. Key themes include: Thermal tolerance mechanisms in salmonids and other fish Metabolic and cardiac adaptations to stress Conservation physiology of endangered elasmobranchs Impacts of nanoparticles and habitat degradation Hybrid vigor in aquaculture species Publication Insights Her recent work (2017–2025) demonstrates consistent focus on climate-driven physiological challenges, particularly thermal variability effects on fish performance. Studies frequently employ comparative approaches across species like Atlantic salmon, brook trout, and Maugean skate. Notable trends include methodological rigor in quantifying thermal limits, exploration of taurine's cardioprotective roles, and conservation applications for vulnerable ecosystems.

• Fish Physiology
• Environmental Stress
• Thermal Biology
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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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Nicholas K. Dulvy is a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Simon Fraser University (SFU). He holds a BSc (Honours) from the University of Birmingham and a PhD from the University of East Anglia. His research focuses on marine biodiversity conservation, shark and ray population dynamics, and the impacts of overfishing. He leads the Marine Biodiversity & Conservation lab, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to address global marine extinction risks. Roles: Professor, Shark Specialist Group member, conservation policy advisor Affiliations: SFU Department of Biological Sciences, IUCN SSG, Global Shark Trends Project Research Interests: Marine Conservation Biology , Thermal Biology of Fishes , and Ecosystem Function . Recent work highlights global shark population declines (50% since 1970) and the need for science-based fisheries management. Awards: 2023 Le Cren Medal, Highly Cited Researcher (2012-2022), multiple conservation leadership recognitions.

• Marine Biodiversity & Conservation
• Shark and Ray Conservation
• Fisheries Management
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Frédéric Laberge is an Associate Professor in the Department of Integrative Biology at the University of Guelph , located within the College of Biological Science. His research focuses on comparative cognition, neurobiology, and ecophysiology, with a particular emphasis on amphibians and fish as model organisms. He leads a lab that integrates behavioral assays, anatomical studies, molecular techniques, and field ecology to explore brain structure-function relationships, environmental adaptations, and indicators of wildlife health. Education: B.Sc. Biology, Laval University, 1996 M.Sc. Metabolic Physiology, Laval University, 1998 Ph.D. Neurobiology of Fish Olfaction, University of Manitoba, 2002 Research Interests: Dr. Laberge investigates how brain structure and function influence animal behavior and ecological success. Key themes include: Evolutionary drivers of brain size and cognitive abilities Neuroecology linking brain traits to environmental challenges Development of biomarkers for aquatic ecosystem health (e.g., cortisol in fish scales) Behavioral plasticity in amphibians and fish under stress Lab and Collaborations: The Laberge Lab collaborates widely on projects combining lab-based experiments with field studies. Their work often intersects with colleagues in ecology, physiology, and environmental science to address applied questions in conservation and neurobiology. Teaching: Teaches ZOO*3000 - Comparative Histology (Fall 2024) and advises graduate students in PhD and MSc programs.

• Comparative Cognition
• Neurobiology
• Animal Behavior
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Jaime Grimm is currently a Lecturer in the Department of Biology within the Faculty of Science at the University of Victoria. She is wrapping up her PhD at the University of Toronto, co-supervised by Marty Krkosek and Andrew Bateman (Pacific Salmon Foundation). In Fall 2025, she will transition to Assistant Professor at UVic, establishing her research lab in July 2026. As a first-generation university learner of mixed western European and Manitoba Saulteaux heritage, her work emphasizes locally-motivated research relevant to decision-makers, particularly focusing on knowledge useful for First Nations' sovereignty assertions within their territories. Dr. Grimm's research spans sustainable fisheries, biodiversity governance, disease ecology, and population ecology, with particular emphasis on salmon pathogen community composition and spread associated with salmon farming in coastal British Columbia. Her methodological approach integrates field studies, molecular analyses with environmental DNA, and mathematical modeling to inform better management approaches for aquaculture and sea-use. She has developed significant expertise in knowledge co-production with Indigenous communities and equitable use of Indigenous Knowledges in decision-making processes. Her publication record demonstrates a strong trajectory in fisheries science, biodiversity conservation, and Indigenous knowledge integration. Recent work examines disease risks of salmon aquaculture to wild Pacific salmon, equity in fisheries science societies, and the biodiversity crisis in Canada. Her forthcoming research focuses on identifying Key Biodiversity Areas, improving species at risk assessments through Indigenous knowledge inclusion, and addressing barriers for Indigenous peoples in STEM institutions. Dr. Grimm has supervised several students including Sherwood L, Jarvis-Cross M, Gazing Wolf J, and others who appear as co-authors on her publications. Her educational background includes a BSc in biology and oceanography from the University of British Columbia and an MSc in biology from McGill University, with her PhD in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from the University of Toronto nearing completion. As she establishes her research lab at UVic in 2026, Dr. Grimm's work will continue to bridge scientific research with Indigenous knowledge systems, focusing on sustainable and just approaches to biodiversity and sea-land use decisions that center First Nations sovereignty and decision-making authority.

• Sustainable fisheries
• Biodiversity governance
• Disease ecology
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Graham Raby is an active Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology at Trent University, where he leads the Integrative Fish Ecology Lab. His research integrates ecophysiology, behavioural ecology, and fisheries science to address conservation challenges in freshwater ecosystems. Based in the Life and Health Sciences Building (LHS D236 office, LHS D204 lab), he teaches advanced courses including Fish Ecology (BIOL 3140H) and Advanced Ecology (BIOL 3380H). Dr. Raby earned his B.Sc. from Trent University followed by a Ph.D. from Carleton University. His educational background established the foundation for his research on fish-environment interactions, particularly focusing on how physiological and behavioural mechanisms influence fish responses to anthropogenic stressors. His primary research interests span metabolic ecology, thermal biology, conservation physiology, and fisheries management. The lab specializes in biotelemetry, biologging, respirometry, and physiological biopsy to study thermal tolerance, movement ecology, and fisheries capture effects. Current work examines climate change impacts on freshwater fishes, particularly how winter thermal regimes and warming events affect fish survival and behavior. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on methodological innovation in fish physiology, with recurring themes in thermal performance metrics (CTmax), bioenergetics modeling, and telemetry applications. His work increasingly integrates sex-specific and ontogenetic perspectives, particularly in walleye and brook trout systems, while maintaining a consistent focus on conservation applications. Dr. Raby actively collaborates with fisheries managers, indigenous communities, and international researchers. He recruits graduate students and post-docs for projects addressing real-world conservation challenges, emphasizing partnerships with knowledge users to ensure research relevance. His lab maintains strong connections with Canadian fisheries agencies and international conservation groups. The Integrative Fish Ecology Lab utilizes advanced facilities including respirometry systems, biotelemetry tracking, and field equipment for freshwater ecosystem studies. The team employs a multi-tool approach combining lab experiments with wild fish monitoring to generate actionable conservation insights.

• Metabolic Ecology
• Bioenergetics
• Thermal Biology
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Dr. Barry Madison is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology at Brandon University, leading the ECOPET Lab . His research focuses on understanding how aquatic organisms respond to environmental stressors such as contaminants and climate change, with a particular emphasis on fish physiology, endocrinology, and toxicogenomics. He investigates ecological sentinel species like Hiodon tergisus and employs environmental DNA (eDNA) methodologies to assess biodiversity and contaminant impacts in regional watersheds like the Assiniboine River Basin. Research Interests include: Ecophysiology & Endocrinology of aquatic organisms Toxicogenomics and contaminant effects Climate change-induced environmental shifts Environmental DNA (eDNA) applications Watershed conservation and restoration Recent articles highlight interdisciplinary approaches to transboundary environmental justice, oil sands toxicity, and algal bloom mitigation. His NSERC Discovery Grant (2022) supports research on fish nutrition and environmental stressors. Advising & Grants: Current Students: Carter Loewen, Caden Pedlow Past Students: Natalie Vachon, Hannah Ziegler-Blair, Kieran Taylor Funding: NSERC Grant, Brandon University resources Labs/Teams: The ECOPET Lab trains students in field and lab techniques, focusing on Manitoba’s aquatic ecosystems. Projects include eDNA methodologies, fish abundance surveys, and citizen science programs targeting invasive species.

• Ecotoxicology
• Aquatic Ecology
• Comparative Physiology
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Jean-Éric Tremblay is a Full Professor in the Department of Biology at Université Laval, where he has been faculty since 2004, progressing from Assistant to Associate to Full Professor. He serves as Director of the Institut Nordique du Québec (since 2020) and previously led Québec-Océan from 2013-2023. His research focuses on Arctic and subarctic marine ecosystems, with particular emphasis on phytoplankton dynamics and biogeochemical cycles in a changing climate. Dr. Tremblay's educational background includes: B.Sc. Honours in Oceanography and Biology from University of British Columbia (1990) Ph.D. in Biology from Université Laval (1996) Postdoctoral fellowships at Soka University, Japan (1996-1997) and Alfred-Wegener Institute for Polar Research, Germany (1995-1996) His research examines the photosynthetic and nutritive ecophysiology of marine phytoplankton, functional roles of phytoplankton in organic matter fluxes and food webs, and biogeochemical cycles of nitrogen, carbon and other essential elements in polar and temperate seas. Dr. Tremblay's work specifically investigates how warming and melting ice affect the Arctic Ocean's capacity to provide abundant and high-quality marine food to coastal communities, addressing critical food security issues. His approach combines field observations, laboratory experiments, and modeling to understand ecosystem responses to environmental change. Analysis of his recent publications (2023-2024) reveals a strong focus on Arctic marine systems, particularly Baffin Bay and Hudson Bay regions. His research spans multiple dimensions including phytoplankton physiology, nutrient cycling, carbon dynamics, and ecosystem structure under changing environmental conditions. Key themes include the impacts of freshwater discharge, sea ice retreat, and warming on marine productivity and biogeochemical processes across the Arctic, with significant implications for understanding climate change effects on polar marine ecosystems. Dr. Tremblay has received notable recognition for his teaching excellence: Teaching Star, Faculty of Science and Engineering (2024, 2022, 2005) As a research leader, Dr. Tremblay has directed multiple significant projects including the Institut Nordique du Québec, Québec-Océan, and the Bridging Global Change and Inuit Health in the Transforming Arctic Ocean (BriGHT) initiative. His work has been supported by numerous grants focusing on Arctic ecosystem dynamics, climate change impacts, and sustainable marine resource management. He actively mentors graduate students in marine biology and oceanography, fostering the next generation of polar scientists. Dr. Tremblay is a key member of the Takuvik International Research Laboratory (IRL Takuvik), a Canada-France research unit that investigates Arctic environmental changes. He also contributes to the Apogée program "Transforming Climate Action" and has led major collaborative efforts through ArcticNet, examining the impacts of environmental change in Canadian coastal Arctic regions. His work bridges fundamental science with practical applications for policy and community adaptation in the rapidly changing Arctic environment.

• Phytoplankton and nutrient dynamics
• Photosynthetic and nutritive ecophysiology of marine phytoplankton
• Functional roles of phytoplankton in organic matter fluxes and food webs
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