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Allison Kerwin is an Associate Professor of Biology at McDaniel College, specializing in microbial symbioses within marine ecosystems, particularly focusing on cnidarian hosts like the northern star coral Astrangia poculata and the upside-down jellyfish Cassiopea xamachana. She integrates field research, functional ecology, and next-generation sequencing to explore symbiotic relationships, with a strong commitment to involving undergraduate students in her work.
- Education
- Ph.D. in Molecular and Cell Biology, University of Connecticut (2017)
- M.S. in Biology, Northeastern University (2010)
- B.A. in Biological Sciences, Smith College (2005)
Her research delves into the environmental impacts on marine symbiotic systems and the functional mechanisms governing host-microbe interactions. Recent publications highlight her studies on bacterial conservation in symbiotic organisms and environmental influences on microbiome dynamics.
Notable awards include the Animal-Microbe Symbioses Gordon Research Conference Award for Best Posters and multiple fellowships from the University of Connecticut. She has mentored undergraduate students such as Leslie Johnson, Kate Karlen, and Jessica Bertenshaw, who have received grants for their work.
