Daniel McLaughlin

Daniel McLaughlin is a Professor in the Department of Biology at Concordia University. His research focuses on the ecology, biology, pathogenesis, and systematics of waterfowl helminths, with an emphasis on host-parasite interactions in aquatic ecosystems.

Education

• PhD from the University of New Brunswick

His work investigates the temporal and spatial dynamics of parasite communities in aquatic birds, including studies on trematode and cestode parasites in eider ducks, gulls, and coots. He employs traditional morphological methods alongside molecular techniques such as DNA barcoding to resolve species relationships and explore parasite-host interactions.

Recent publications highlight his use of DNA sequencing to analyze parasite diversity and specificity in freshwater fish, examine immune responses in snail hosts, and model the ecological drivers of parasite community structure. His research spans both laboratory and natural environments, addressing seasonal transmission patterns and phylogenetic relationships of parasitic worms.