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Biomechanics, evolution, and ecophysiology of marine macroalgae |
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Dr. Patrick T. Martone (he / him)Professor, UBC (2019-present) Associate Professor, UBC (2013-2019) Assistant Professor, UBC (2008-2013) Post-doctoral Scholar, Stanford University (2007-2008) PhD, Stanford University (2001-2007) BS, Duke University (1994-1998) Email pmartone(at)mail.ubc.ca |
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Alana Breitkreutz, PhD studentResearch interests: Biomechanical and developmental aspects of blade tearing in kelps; effects of branching and blade splitting on reconfiguration and drag Email alana.breitkreutz(at)botany.ubc.ca |
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Elliot Porcher, PhD student (he / him)Research interests: Coralline algal physiology in response to environmental stress; physiological mechanisms of recovery and resistance; causes and consequences of bleaching in algae Email elliot.porcher(at)botany.ubc.ca |
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Varoon P. Supratya, PhD studentResearch interests: Individual and interactive effects of environmental stressors, particularly nutrients, water flow, and temperature, on kelp physiology Email varoonp (at) student.ubc.ca |
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Emma Jourdain, PhD studentResearch interests: Coralline algal calcification and decalcification mechanisms; coralline transcriptomics; effect of climate stress on coralline algal physiology Email ejourdai (at) student.ubc.ca |
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Ruby Burns, MSc studentResearch interests: Biomechanics and developmental allometry of kelp holdfasts; phenotypic plasticity of attachment mechanisms to flow Email rubylvburns (at) gmail.com |
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Allison Dummel, Kelp Restoration TechnicianResearch interests: Lab-based kelp aquaculture; restoration of local kelp beds; impact of temperature and salinity stress on kelp development Email allison.dummel (at) gmail.com |
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Maisie Musor, MSc 2023 (she / her)Research interests: Macroalgal adhesives; biochemistry and biomechanics of macroalgal spore and holdfast attachment |
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Dr. Rachael Wade (she / her)Post-doctoral Hakai Scholar, 2021-2023Research interests: Taxonomy and biogeography of coralline algal species, especially in the genus Corallina Email rmw104 (at) humboldt.edu |
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Dr. Brenton TwistPost-doctoral Hakai Scholar, 2020-2023Research interests: Coralline algal ecology, community dynamics, and ecosystem services. Effects of environmental and biotic interactions on community composition. Settlement induction of macroalgal spores and invertebrate larvae by different coralline species. Email brenton.twist(at)gmail.com |
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Dr. Matt Whalen (he / him)Post-doctoral Hakai Scholar, 2017-2022Research interests: Influences of environmental variation on biodiversity and ecosystem functioning across scales Email mwhalen (at) vsu.edu |
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Dr. Liam Coleman, PhD 2021Research interests: Morphological plasticity of seaweeds in response to environmental stresses, particularly water velocity; |
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Lauran Liggan, MSc 2016, Lab Manager 2019-2021 (she / her)Research interests: Development and biomechanics of buoyant pneumatocysts in the bull kelp Nereocystis; long-term monitoring of the harvested seaweed, Pyropia abbottiae Email liggan.l(at)gmail.com |
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Dr. Jenn Clark (she / her)Post-doctoral Hakai Scholar, 2018-2020Research interests: Effects of climate change on life history stages and traits of seaweeds; photophysiology; population genetics and connectivity of seaweeds |
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Soren (Huber) Schipper, MSc 2020 (she / her)Research interests: Morphological adaptation and phenotypic plasticity of marine macroalgae; taxonomy of cryptic species, particularly coralline algae Email saladsoren(at)gmail.com |
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Jan Xue, MSc 2020 (she / her)Co-supervisor: Lacey Samuels Research interests: Evolution of enzymes involved in cell wall biosynthesis, particularly CesA; transforming Arabidopsis to test the function of algal genes Email jiany23(at)hotmail.com |
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Dr. Sam Starko, PhD 2019Research interests: Evolutionary ecology of kelps; using phylogenetic methods to investigate the evolution of biomechanical, morphological, and ecological traits Email samuel.starko(at)gmail.com |
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Dr. Kyra Janot, PhD 2018 (she / her)Research interests: Convergent evolution of joints in articulated coralline algae, linking biomechanical properties to chemical composition of cell walls Email kyrajanot(at)hotmail.com |
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Laura Borden, MSc 2018Research interests: Effect of temperature and urchin grazing on growth and recovery of Agarum kelp beds; resilience of microscopic kelp gametophytes |
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Dr. Tiff StephensPost-doctoral scholar, 2016-2017Research interests: Effects of thallus morphology and water motion on carbon and nitrogen metabolism; nutrient partitioning within seaweed communities, particularly facilitation within host-epiphyte pairs Email tiffanybot(at)gmail.com |
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Dr. Katy HindPost-doctoral Hakai Scholar, 2013-2016Research interests: Evolution, taxonomy, and biogeography of coralline algae; polyploidy and speciation Email katy.hind(at)gmail.com |
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Dr. Rebecca Guenther, MSc 2012 and PhD 2016Research interests: Ecophysiology of calcified coralline algae in response to environmental stress and climate change |
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Dr. Jennifer Jorve, PhD 2015Co-supervisor: Chris Harley Research interests: Effects of climate change on marine flora and fauna; influence of habitat-forming species on associated communities |
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Laura Anderson, MSc 2012Research interests: Ecological costs and benefits of host-epiphyte relationships, especially with regards to predation and biomechanics Email anderson.lauramarie(at)gmail.com |
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Interested in joining the Martone Lab?We are always on the lookout for bright, creative students who are inspired by seaweeds and want to understand how life "works." We strive for a diverse lab community and welcome applications from under-represented and racialized minority students. To discuss possibilities of joining the lab, send Patrick an email. |
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Department of Botany, University of British Columbia |
3529-6270 University Blvd, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4 CANADA |
Rm 3224, Biological Sciences Building |
604-822-9338 (PTM office), 604-822-9413 (lab) |