Shannon O'Leary

Shannon O'Leary serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Saint Anselm College, contactable via soleary@anselm.edu or 1-603-641-7160.

Her academic credentials include:

• Bachelor of Biological Sciences from Universität Konstanz, Germany
• PhD in Marine and Atmospheric Science from Stony Brook University, NY

Dr. O'Leary specializes in molecular ecology and conservation genomics of marine fishes, utilizing genomic datasets to analyze population connectivity, environmental adaptation, and conservation applications. Her research integrates two primary frameworks: molecular identification techniques (DNA fingerprinting for aquaculture relationships, mixed stock analysis for natal habitat tracking, and genetic barcoding via environmental DNA) and microevolutionary process studies examining pollution/climate change impacts on genetic diversity. She actively incorporates data science methodologies into large-scale ecological analyses.

Her research laboratory maintains an online presence at https://olab.netlify.app, supporting ongoing investigations in marine genomics and conservation.