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Christopher Goodchild, Ph.D., serves as Associate Professor in the Biology Department at the University of Central Oklahoma, where he joined in 2020 following a postdoctoral position at Virginia Tech. His research integrates molecular physiology with whole-organism ecology to assess environmental contaminant impacts.
His educational background:
- Ph.D. in Integrative Biology, Oklahoma State University (2019)
- M.S. in Marine Sciences, University of New England (2014)
- B.S. in Zoology and Biomedical Sciences, University of Oklahoma (2011)
As an ecotoxicologist and ecological physiologist, Dr. Goodchild investigates links between molecular stress responses and fitness-related traits using interdisciplinary approaches spanning cellular physiology, bioenergetics, immunology, and behavior. His work primarily focuses on avian and aquatic systems exposed to contaminants like crude oil, triclosan, and lead, with emphasis on developing biomarkers for ecological hazard assessment.
Analysis of his 2015-2020 publications reveals consistent investigation of contaminant effects across taxa, with strong emphasis on avian models (particularly zebra finches) and freshwater mussels. Key themes include biomarker development for oxidative stress, disruption of immune function by petroleum compounds, and behavioral-physiological trade-offs in energy allocation under environmental stress.
Dr. Goodchild's scientific awards are not specified in the provided information.
He maintains an active undergraduate mentoring program with demonstrable success:
- Jeff Krall: Accepted into University of Colorado Biochemistry PhD program
- Taryn Smith: Presented research at Society of Integrative and Comparative Biology conference
- K. Grisham & L.M. Schmidt: Published as undergraduate co-authors on multiple papers
His mentees have transitioned successfully into molecular biology, veterinary medicine, and healthcare graduate programs. While specific grants aren't detailed, his active research program on contaminants suggests ongoing external funding.
Dr. Goodchild leads the Ecotoxicology and Wildlife Physiology lab, which employs integrative methodologies to study how environmental stressors impact wildlife physiology and behavior across multiple biological scales.
