Janice Lawrence

Janice Lawrence is Associate Professor of Biology and Associate Dean of Science at University of New Brunswick. Her research investigates aquatic microbial ecology with focus on cyanobacterial toxins and virus-host coevolution in freshwater and marine systems.

Education:

• PhD, Biological Oceanography, Dalhousie University
• BSc, Marine Biology, Dalhousie University

Research examines:

• Toxin production mechanisms in cyanobacterial communities
• Viral influences on phytoplankton population dynamics
• Ecological impacts of harmful algal blooms

Field studies include Atlantic Canadian lakes and Arctic environments. Recent publications characterize toxin-producing cyanobacteria in New Brunswick watersheds and identify novel cyanophages.

Teaches virology and mentors graduate students. Collaborates with Agriculture Canada on plant virology research.