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Roxanna Smolowitz is a Researcher at Roger Williams University, affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences. She specializes in marine invertebrate pathology, microbiology, and environmental health, with a focus on diseases affecting bivalves and decapod crustaceans.
Her research interests include the histopathology of shell disease, Vibrio species dynamics, and the impact of environmental factors on aquatic organisms. She has contributed to studies on genetic resistance in hard clams, microbial communities in shell disease, and the effects of aquaculture practices on pathogen abundance.
Recent publications highlight her work on Vibrio-host interactions, molecular diagnostics for shellfish diseases, and the microbiome of eastern oysters. Her collaborations span marine toxicology, parasitology, and sustainable aquaculture.
Dr. Smolowitz has no scientific awards or student advisement details listed in the available data. Her research often involves fieldwork in estuarine and marine ecosystems, with applications to aquaculture management and disease mitigation.
