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Hagerman
Genetics Lab Staff
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Shawn Narum
Lead
Geneticist
(208) 837-9096 x1120 |
Education
Ph.D., Natural Resources, University of Idaho, 5/2006
M.S., Marine Science, University of San Diego, 8/2000
B.S., Fishery Biology, Colorado State University, 12/1996 |
My research interests include testing evolution of life history
variation and genetic structure of marine and freshwater fishes
to assist with conservation efforts. Much of my research has focused
on speciation and diversification of life history types utilizing
molecular markers. Outside of the lab, I enjoy time with my family,
fishing for trout, salmon, and tuna, and training for triathlons.
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Andrew Matala
Conservation
Geneticist
(208) 837-9096 x1111 |
Education
M.S.,
Fisheries, University of Alaska Fairbanks, 2002
B.S., Microbiology, Washington State University, 1996
B.S., Biology, Pacific Lutheran University, 1990 |
I was raised
in Western Washington State where I learned to appreciate the environment
and outdoor activities. At a young age recreational fishing became
a high priority hobby. My academic career began at Pacific Lutheran
University where I earned a B.A. in biology in 1990; I think I was
planning on becoming the next great naturalist expending the least
amount of effort to achieve the rank. Later, following some aimless
wandering I earned a B.S. in microbiology from Washington State
University in 1996. My pursuits at WSU were intended to help me
become a world renowned brew master (another favorite hobby). That
direction, circuitous of desire, led me into a medically oriented
microbiology curriculum which segued into an undergraduate thesis
on sequencing the MHC-beta chain from androgenetically derived trout
lines. My experiences rather appropriately steered me in the direction
of genetics (more specifically fish genetics). In 2002 I received
my M.S. degree in fisheries from the University of Alaska Fairbanks,
School of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences under the direction of my
mentor Dr. Anthony J. Gharrett. My research at JCSFOS focused specifically
on Pacific rockfish population genetic structure spanning a geographic
range from Baja to the Aleutian Islands. After graduation and a
short stint as research associate at JCSFOS, I returned to Washington
State. In 2004 I began contracting with the USFWS as a geneticist
at Abernathy Fish Technology Center in Longview, Washington. After
a year, I was hired (as a legitimate federal employee) at AFTC as
a fishery biologist in genetics. I more or less became the steelhead
trout coordinator, heading projects throughout the Columbia River
Basin, California, and elsewhere in collaboration with many state
and federal agencies. My primary focus was on relative reproductive
success among hatchery and natural origin population components,
particular in regard to monitoring and evaluation of federal hatchery
programs. Beginning in October of 2008 my wife and daughter and
I moved to Twin Falls Idaho so I could begin a promising career
with the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission at the Hagerman
Idaho Fish Culture Experiment Station. It’s a pretty sweet
gig, and I’m already in my second year.
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Nathan Campbell
Fisheries
Scientist-Genomics Researcher
(208) 837-9096 x1128 |
Education
B.S.,
Biology, Eastern Michigan University
Professional Background:
Protein Biochemistry: Pfizer Global R & D
Molecular Biology & Genetics: University of Michigan
Molecular Biology & Genetics: University of Texas
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My research interests
are the understanding of how genetic variations lead to specific
developmental and phenotypic characteristics. My focus in the laboratory
has been in uncovering potentially useful genetic markers in several
fish species and development of high throughput methods for their
detection. When I'm not working, I enjoy spending time with my family,
flyfishing, playing disc golf, and have trained for and completed
several marathons. Also, I'm a Pisces.
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Jeff Stephenson
Geneticist
Lab Manager
(208) 837-9096 |
Education
M.S.,
Fishery Resources,University of Idaho, 2004
B.S., Fishery Resources, University of Idaho, 1997 |
After ten years
working and attending school at the University of Idaho in Moscow,
I returned to Southern Idaho where I was raised. I spend my time
in the lab optimizing protocols for automated data collection. My
primary research project is reproductive success of reconditioned
kelt steelhead. When not at work I try to spend my time outdoors,
including activities such as rafting, rock climbing, fishing, hunting
and, skiing.
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Vanessa Jacobson
Lab
Technician
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I have worked
as a lab technician at the Hagerman Fish Culture & Experiment
Station since 2002. My work duties in the lab are focused on generating
data for analysis, extracting DNA, running microsatellites and SNPs
on chinook and steelhead, and cataloging genetic samples. My hobbies
include spending time with my family, reading, crafting, and cheering
on the Idaho Steelheads hockey team. Go steelheads!
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Lori Maxwell
Lab
Technician
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I have been a
lab technician in Hagerman for three years. I focus on extraction
and genotyping of Chinook and steelhead samples for conservation
genetics. Other responsibilities include inventorying supplies and
preparing data for analysis. My hobbies include spending time with
my family, camping and fishing.
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