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Erin Collins is a Researcher in the Department of Integrative Biology at Michigan State University's College of Natural Science, focusing on conservation genomics and population genetics of aquatic organisms. She earned her PhD from Central Michigan University, where she studied Antarctic sea spider systematics and phylogeography, and holds a degree in Ecology and Wildlife Management from Michigan Technological University.
Research Interests: Erin's work centers on uncovering genetic diversity and population dynamics to aid conservation efforts for imperiled species. Her research spans fisheries genetics, phylogeography, and biodiversity assessment, with a focus on Chinook salmon, steelhead, and Antarctic marine arthropods.
Publications: Her recent publications (2015–2025) cover topics such as effective population size estimation, genetic monitoring of salmonid migration patterns, and phylogeography of Antarctic Pycnogonida. These works integrate genomics, ecology, and conservation biology to inform fisheries management and biodiversity preservation.
She conducts research in Dr. Meek's lab at Michigan State University, building on her prior role as a fisheries geneticist at the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission.
