OUR RESEARCH TEAM
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Dr. Kristin E. Brzeski, Co-Director
Michigan Technological University Kristin is an Associate Professor in the College of Forest Resources and Environmental Science at Michigan Technological University, where her lab’s research focuses on wildlife genetics, conservation, and management. Dr. Brzeski has been conducting red wolf conservation science since her PhD and is leading the initiative to understand the genetic ancestry and ecology of the unique Gulf Coast canid population. In addition to her canid research, Dr. Brzeski is a co-founder of Biodiversity Initiative, a NGO that works to conserve biodiversity. Currently, her team is working with local conservation practitioners to monitor and protect endemic Central Africa wildlife. Lab Website Biodiversity Initiative CV |
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Dr. Bridgett M. vonHoldt, Co-Director
Princeton University Bridgett's research program investigates genomic signatures of demographic events, namely admixture and selection with a focus on wild and domestic species. Her program integrates computational and molecular approaches to connect evolutionary history with applications in fields of wildlife management, companion animal health, and endangered species policy.
Her research has shaped species protections with updated genomic perspectives and contributed significant insights regarding behavioral evolution of the domestic dog. Lab Website North American Canine Ancestry CV |
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Dr. Dana Morin, Co-Director
Mississippi State University Dana is an applied population ecologist and her research interests can be broadly described as the intersection and scaling of spatial ecology, population processes, and community dynamics. She use a variety of sampling and quantitative methods to provide information that will best inform future management and conservation actions. She studies carnivore populations and communities and have an applied interest in managing human-wildlife interactions – connecting conservation to coexistence.
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