Research

Abigail's research investigates the cumulative impact of water temperature and anthropogenic noise on the settlement behavior of larval blue mussels (Mytilus edulis).

Maggie's research focuses on evaluating the effect of environmental stressors on Eastern oysters and potential impacts on aquaculture

Natalie's research focuses on analyzing how antibiotic resistant genes (ARGs) vary both specially and temporally in the Great Bay Estuary, as well as examining their presence in local oyster populations.

Dylan's research combines behavioral, immunohistochemical, and other analyses with rodent models to examine the impact of various experiences, such as aging, exercise, and stress, on cognition and neural architecture..

Kaila uses statistical and mechanistic modeling techniques to predict extreme temperature events and forecast best practices for ecosystem management.

Ryan Brown, a former science teacher and current UNH neuroscience student, was recognized at Pittcon 2025 for his research on electrochemical biosensors.

Haley Sanborn is an intern and laboratory technician at the Water Quality Analysis Lab (WQAL) at the University of New Hampshire. She started her role in June 2024 and has been deeply involved in significant environmental research since.

Allison Carl graduated in 2024 with a degree in biochemistry, molecular and cellular biology. She is now pursuing her doctorate in molecular and cellular biology at Dartmouth College.

Braden Foulks ’25 has been working with Professor Becky Sideman and Professor Iago Hale on their respective research.

Caylin Grove is a genetics: genomics major from Hollis, New Hampshire, who is researching the presence of two diseases that affect oysters in Great Bay.

Matthew Farbaniec is a genetics major from Mount Laurel, New Jersey. Matthew has been working in Assistant Professor Anna O’Brien’s lab.

Dakota Mako is an environmental sciences: ecosystems science major who has worked in Professor Heidi Asbjornsen's and Professor Mark Ducey's labs.