Joseph Carney

Joseph Carney is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at Lakehead University. He is affiliated with the university's research facilities, including Office CB4020 and Lab CB3018. His work hours are Monday-Friday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

Educational Background:

• M.Sc., University of Toronto
• Ph.D., University of Manitoba

Research Focus: Dr. Carney's research emphasizes the intersection of parasitology and conservation biology. Key areas include freshwater fish parasites, host-parasite biogeography and evolutionary dynamics, freshwater mussel conservation, and phylogenetic systematics. His work bridges ecological and evolutionary perspectives to address conservation challenges in aquatic ecosystems.

Teaching: Courses taught include Biology 3212 (Invertebrate Zoology), Biology 4111 (Parasitology), and the interdisciplinary Biology/Natural Resources Management 4252 (Conservation Ecology).