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List of graduate students that have graduated from the Department of Zoology.

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Name Year Degree Advisor Co-advisor
Adamczyk, Emily Mei-Ying 2022 PhD, Ecology M. O'Connor L. Parfrey
Adams, Olivia 2020 MSc, Comparative Physiology T. Farrell  
Ahrens, Robert 2010 PhD, Ecology V. Christensen C. Walters
Al-Abdulrazzak, Dalal 2015 PhD, Ecology D. Pauly  
Allegue, Hassen 2017 MSc, Ecology A. Trites  
Allen, David 2014 MSc, Comparative Physiology J. Richards  
Allen, Pamela 2009 MSc, Comparative Physiology A. Trites  
Ames, Tahnee 2024 MSc, Comparative Physiology P. Matthews B. Matthews
Amundrud, Sarah Louise 2020 PhD, Ecology D. Srivastava  
Angel, Philip 2019 MSc, Evolution B. Leander  
Armstrong, Melissa Sunny 2024 PhD, Comparative Physiology M. Gordon  
Askelson, Kenneth 2023 PhD, Evolution D. Irwin  
Askelson, Kenneth K 2018 MSc, Evolution D. Irwin  
Atwood, Elizabeth 2012 MSc, Comparative Physiology A. Trites  
Au, Shelly 2013 PhD, Cell and Developmental Biology N. Pante  
Avery-Gomm, Stephanie 2013 MSc, Ecology J. Richardson  
Azargoon, Sarina 2021 MSc, Comparative Physiology D. Altshuler  

Name Year Degree Advisor Co-advisor
Baker, Daniel 2010 PhD, Comparative Physiology C. Brauner  
Barrett, Rowan 2010 PhD, Ecology & Evolution D. Schluter  
Barros Henriques, Gil Jorge 2021 PhD, Evolution M. Doebeli  
Barrueto, Mirjam 2009 MSc, Ecology & Evolution D. Schluter  
Beaty, Fiona 2023 PhD, Ecology C. Harley D. Grant
Ben-Zvi, Micha 2011 MSc, Comparative Physiology R. Shadwick  
Bergman, Elisabeth Anne 2021 MSc, Comparative Physiology P. Matthews  
Bernhardt, Joanna Robin 2018 PhD, Ecology M. O'Connor  
Bhathal, Brajgeet 2014 PhD, Ecology D. Pauly  
Biery, Leah 2012 MSc, Ecology D. Pauly  
Billy, Vincent 2024 PhD, Ecology L. Parfrey  
Blachford, Alistair 2011 PhD, Ecology & Evolution M. Doebeli  
Blackburn, Gwylim 2013 PhD, Ecology & Evolution W. Maddison  
Blain, Stephanie Anne 2022 PhD, Ecology & Evolution D. Schluter  
Blair, Jarrett 2024 PhD, Comparative Physiology K. Marshall  
Blanchard, Tessa Samantha 2024 PhD, Comparative Physiology P. Schulte  
Bodner, Melissa 2009 MSc, Ecology & Evolution W. Maddison  
Bornarel, Virginie Christelle 2025 PhD, Ecology W. Cheung  
Boonzaier, Lisa 2014 MSc, Ecology D. Pauly  
Bostrom, Brian 2009 MSc, Ecology & Comparative Physiology D. R. Jones  
Box, Isaiah 2021 MSc, Comparative Physiology K, Marshall  
Bowles, Ella 2009 MSc, Ecology & Evolution P. Schulte           A. Trites
Breglia, Susana 2012 PhD, Evolution B. Leander  
Brelsford, Alan 2010 PhD, Ecology & Evolution D. Irwin  
Brown, Douglas Robert 2018 MSc, Cell and Developmental Biology W. Tetzlaff  
Brown, Norah Eizabeth 2018 PhD, Ecology & Evolution C. Harley  
Browne, Kristen 2009 MSc, Cell and Developmental Biology V. Auld  
Brownlee, Graham Robert Paul 2022 MSc, Ecology C. Harley  
Bryant, Heather Jean 2018 MSc, Comparative Physiology, Evolution P. Schulte            
Butterson, Skye 2020 MSc, Comparative Physiology K. Marshall  
Burke, Patrick 2019 MSc, Ecology & Evolution D. Schluter  
Byers, Kaylee Aileen 2020 PhD, Ecology & Evolution M. Whitlock C. Himsworth

Name Year Degree Advisor Co-advisor
Caldwell, Iain 2012 PhD, Ecology A. Vincent  
Camacho, Luis 2020 PhD, Ecology L. Avilés  
Cárdenas-Alayza, Susana 2012 MSc, Ecology A. Trites  
Cashion, Madeline Self 2018 MSc, Ecology D. Pauly  
Casselman, Matthew T. 2012 MSc, Comparative Physiology T. Farrell  
Caulk, Natalie 2015 MSc, Ecology M. O'Connor  
Chan, Keith 2010 MSc, Comparative Physiology R. Blake  
Chan, Victor 2018 MSc, Comparative Physiology C. Brauner J. Richards
Chantangsi, Chitchai 2009 PhD, Evolution B. Leander  
Charish, Kristi 2011 PhD, Cell and Developmental Biology V. Auld  
Chavez Steenbock, Ana 2012 MSc, Cell and Developmental Biology W. Jefferies  
Chen, Cheng 2017 MSc, Ecology J. Brodie  
Chen, Melissa 2017 MSc, Ecology & Evolution L. Parfrey  
Chen, Xi 2017 MSc, Comparative Physiology K. Mizumoto  
Chen, Youhua 2013 MSc, Ecology D. Shrivastava  
Cheung, Katherine 2019 MSc, Comparative Physiology C. Brauner  
Christensen, Matthew Shane 2023 MSc, Ecology M. O'Connor  
Chu, Bonnie 2014 MSc, Cell and Developmental Biology M. Gordon  
Chudnow, Rachel Elizabeth 2021 PhD, Ecology S. Hinch  
Chung-Chun-Lam, Dillon James 2018 PhD, Comparative Physiology, Evolution P. Schulte            
Ciocca, Francesca 2023 MSc, Comparative Physiology D. Altshuler R. Shadwick
Clark, Trisha 2013 MSc, Comparative Physiology R. Shadwick  
Clarke, Jason 2009 MSc, Ecology & Evolution D. Schluter  
Clarke, Tayler McLellan 2020 PhD, Ecology W. Cheung  
Clayworth, Katherine 2023 PhD, Cell and Developmental Biology V. Auld  
Cohen, Sarah 2010 PhD, Cell and Developmental Biology N. Pante  
Conneely, Bridget 2011 MSc, Ecology J. Goheen T. Sinclair
Contasti, Adrienne Louise 2020 PhD, Ecology M. O'Connor  
Conte, Gina 2014 PhD, Ecology & Evolution D. Schluter  
Corbett, Carla 2010 MSc, Comparative Physiology R. Shadwick  
Couture, Fanny Suzanne Paule 2024 PhD, Ecology C. Villy  
Crichton, Ellika 2020 MSc, Comparative Physiology J. Richards P. Ross
Crim, Ryan 2010 MSc, Ecology C. Harley  
Cristiani, John 2022 PhD, Ecology M. O'Connor  
Crossman, Carla 2012 MSc, Ecology & Evolution L. Barrett-Lennard         E. Taylor
Cuke, Melissa 2012 MSc, Ecology D. Shrivastava  
Cullis-Suzuki, Sarika 2009 MSc, Ecology D. Pauly  
Currie-Olsen, Danja 2023 MSc, Evolution B. Leander  
Cyr, Elsa 2024 MSc, Comparative Physiology B. Matthews M. Gordon

Name Year Degree Advisor Co-advisor
Dalla Rosa, Luciano 2010 PhD, Ecology & Comparative Physiology J. Ford                                  A. Trites
Dalton, Alexander 2014 MSc, Ecology A. Trites  
Dalziel, Anne 2012 PhD, Evolution & Comparative Physiology P. Schulte            
Das, Mriga 2018 PhD, Cell and Developmental Biology V. Auld  
Davis, Bradley 2009 PhD, Ecology & Evolution M. Whitlock  
Davis, Kaleigh 2023 PhD, Ecology M. O'Connor  
Deane, Tom 2010 MSc, Ecology, Evolution J. Myers M. Vellend
deBruyn, Alexander 2019 MSc Ecology, Evolution E. Taylor  
Deith, Mairin 2022 PhD, Ecology M. O'Connor  
Delepine, Marc 2013 MSc, Ecology & Comparative Physiology R. Shadwick  
Delmore, Kira 2015 PhD, Ecology & Evolution D. Irwin  
Dick, Stefan 2014 MSc, Ecology E. Taylor  
Didier, David Wesley 2009 PhD, Comparative Physiology C. Brauner  
Dier-McComb, Sarah 2020 MSc, Ecology M. Auger-Méthé  
Dimoulas, Peter 2009 MSc, Comparative Physiology R. Shadwick  
do Ó, Isabela 2021 MSc, Ecology & Evolution M. Whitlock  
Donker, Scott 2010 MSc, Ecology C. Krebs  
Drost, Helen 2017 PhD, Comparative Physiology T. Farrell  
Drummond, Emily 2009 MSc, Comparative Physiology M. Vellend  
du Pontavice, Hubert 2021 PhD, Ecology W. Cheung D. Gascuel
Duncan, Gregory James 2018 PhD, Cell and Developmental Biology W. Tetzlaff  
Dzal, Yvonne Andrea 2018 PhD, Comparative Physiology B. Milsom  

Name Year Degree Advisor Co-advisor
Earhart, Madison 2023 PhD, Comparative Physiology P. Schulte D. Baker
Eliason, Erika 2011 PhD, Comparative Physiology T. Farrell S. Hinch
Emerman, Joshua 2016 MSc, Comparative Physiology J. Richards C. Brauner
Emry, Sandra 2023 PhD, Ecology C. Harley D. Grant
Eom, Junho 2021 PhD, Comparative Physiology C. Wood P. Schulte
Eshragh, Roya 2013 MSc, Evolution B. Leander  
Falk, Letitia 2013 MSc, Cell and Developmental Biology L. Matsuuchi  
Fan, Sophia Lucy 2024 MSc, Ecology M. Tseng  
Fang, Yuanchang 2018 MSc, Comparative Physiology C. Brauner J. Richards
Fay, Nikta 2014 PhD, Cell and Developmental Biology N. Pante  
Fellows, Tyee 2015 MSc, Comparative Physiology D. Altshuler  
FitzJohn, Richard 2012 PhD, Evolution S. Otto  
Forbes, Coreen 2023 PhD, Ecology M. O'Connor  
Ford, Adam T. 2014 PhD, Ecology J. Goheen  
Fortes, Ethan 2020 MSc, Cell and Developmental Biology K. Mizumoto  
Fortune, Sarah M. E. 2018 PhD, Ecology A. Trites  
Franklin, Michelle 2009 PhD, Ecology & Evolution J. Myers  
Fu, Clarice 2009 MSc, Comparative Physiology C. Brauner  
Fujii, Iwao 2018 MSc, Ecology A. Vincent  
Fung, Charissa W. 2016 MSc, Ecology W. Milsom L. Barrett-Lennard

Name Year Degree Advisor Co-advisor
Gallagher, Emily 2014 MSc, Comparative Physiology C. Brauner  
Gallagher, Zoë 2011 MSc, Comparative Physiology C. Brauner T. Farrell
Garcilazo Cruz, Uriel 2021 MSc, Ecology & Evolution W. Maddison  
Garcin, Pierre 2014 PhD, Cell and Developmental Biology N. Pante  
Gaudet, Andrew 2010 PhD, Cell and Developmental Biology M. Ramer  
Gerstein, Aleeza 2012 PhD, Ecology & Evolution S. Otto  
Gibbons, Taylor Christian 2017 PhD, Comparative Physiology P. Schulte  
Gignac, Sarah 2014 MSc, Comparative Physiology L. Lee  
Gil, Kelsey Nicole 2021 PhD, Comparative Physiology R. Shadwick  
Gilbert, Matthew 2020 PhD, Comparative Physiology T. Farrell  
Gillespie, Kyle Murray 2021 PhD, Ecology A. Vincent  
Gill, Lauren 2024 MSc, Comparative Physiology K. Marshall  
Girdlestone, Cassandra Dawn 2018 MSc, Comparative Physiology R. Shadwick  
Goberdhan, Versara Suzan 2023 MSc, Ecology & Evolution J. Mank  
Goldbogen, Jeremy 2009 PhD, Ecology, Evolution & Comparative Physiology R. Shadwick  
Goller, Benny 2016 PhD, Comparative Physiology D. Altshuler  
Gooding, Rebecca 2013 PhD, Ecology C. Harley  
Gough, Chelsey Lynn 2024 MSc, Cell and Developmental Biology K. Sugioka  
Goulding, Adam Taylor 2019 MSc, Comparative Physiology T. Farrell  
Goundie, Elizabeth 2015 MSc, Ecology A. Trites  
Govender, Rhona 2013 MSc, Ecology D. Pauly  
Granados, Alys 2017 PhD, Ecology J. Jankowski J. Brodie
Grant, Peter R. 1964 PhD, Ecology    
Guevara, Jennifer 2012 PhD, Ecology L. Avilés  
Guzmán Uribe, Laura Melissa 2019 PhD, Ecology D. Srivastava  

Name Year Degree Advisor Co-advisor
Haakons, Kristen 2010 MSc, Evolution & Comparative Physiology P. Schulte            
Hall, Anna 2011 PhD, Ecology A. Trites  
Hamden, Jordan E. 2021 PhD, Cell and Developmental Biology K. Soma  
Hansen, Rebecca 2024 MSc, Ecology C. Harley D. Grant
Harris, Les 2008 MSc, Ecology & Evolution E. Taylor  
Harter, Till S. 2018 PhD, Comparative Physiology C. Brauner  
Harvey, Christina Andrea 2018 MSc, Comparative Physiology D. Altshuler  
Harwood, Gyan 2013 MSc, Ecology L. Avilés  
Hawkshaw, Michael Andrew 2008 MSc, Ecology C. Walters  
Heavyside, Julian 2021 MSc, Ecology & Evolution E. Taylor  
Henao Diaz, Luis Francisco 2022 PhD, Evolution M. Pennell  
Hendi, Ardalan 2023 PhD, Cell and Developmental Biology K. Mizumoto  
Herbert, Elizabeth Rae 2019 MSc, Evolution B. Leander  
Hesketh, Amelia 2022 PhD, Ecology C. Harley  
Hines, Chandler William 2019 MSc, Comparative Physiology C. Brauner J. Richards
Ho, Siu Fan (Rosalie) 2020 MSc, Cell and Developmental Biology V. Auld  
Hoffman, Catherine 2014 MSc, Ecology & Evolution L. Avilés  
Holmes, Nathan 2023 MSc, Cell and Developmental Biology W. Tetzlaff  
Hoos, Jennifer Piper 2015 PhD, Ecology C. Harley  
Hsu, Christina Rou 2024 MSc, Cell and Developmental Biology K. Sugioka  
Hui, Tabitha 2011 MSc, Ecology A. Trites  

Name Year Degree Advisor Co-advisor
Ingram, Stephanie 2011 MSc, Ecology J. Richardson K. Hyatt
Ingram, Travis 2011 PhD, Ecology & Evolution D. Schluter  
Inskip, Jessica Ann 2010 MSc, Cell and Developmental Biology M. Ramer  
Jackson, Caroline 2008 MSc, Ecology J. Myers A. Sinclair
Jalabert, Cecilia 2022 PhD, Comparative Physiology K. Soma  
Jang, Caren 2008 MSc, Cell and Developmental Biology L. Matsuuchi  
Jansen, Hailey 2013 MSc, Cell and Developmental Biology H. Brock  
Jelen, Meghan 2022 PhD, Cell and Developmental Biology M. Gordon  
Jibb, Lindsay 2008 MSc, Comparative Physiology J. Richards  
Jones, T. Todd 2009 PhD, Ecology & Comparative Physiology D. R. Jones  
Jordan, Crispin 2011 PhD, Evolution S. Otto  
Jung, Hyewon (Ellen) 2018 MSc, Comparative Physiology C. Brauner C. Wood
Jung, Hyewon (Ellen) 2022 PhD, Comparative Physiology C. Brauner C. Wood

Name Year Degree Advisor Co-advisor
Kaur, Katrina Minasha 2022 PhD, Evolution M. Pennell  
Kenyon, Haley 2013 MSc, Ecology & Evolution D. Irwin  
Kennedy, Jessica 2022 MSc, Comparative Physiology K. Marshall C. Harley
Kharouba, Heather 2013 PhD, Ecology M. Vellend J. Myers
Kim, Anne 2023 PhD, Comparative Physiology B. Milsom J. Richards
Kinney, Mackenzie 2023 PhD, Evolution D. Schluter  
Klasios, Natasha 2025 PhD, Ecology M. Tseng  
Kleynhans, Elizabeth Jean 2018 PhD, Evolution S. Otto  
Konecny, Cassandra 2020 MSc, Ecology C. Harley  
Koot, Barbara 2015 MSc, Ecology J. Ford                                 A. Trites
Kordas, Rebecca 2014 PhD, Ecology C. Harley  
Korman, Joshua 2009 PhD, Ecology S. Martell  
Krochuk, Billi Ann 2022 MSc, Ecology J. Jankowski  
Kuker, Kathryn 2008 MSc, Ecology L. Barrett-Lennard         D. Irwin
Kuo, Ting-Chun 2017 PhD, Ecology A. VIncent  
Lachmuth, Cara 2008 MSc, Ecology & Comparative Physiology L. Barrett-Lennard         W. Milsom
Laguë, Sabine Lina 2016 PhD, Comparative Physiology B. Milsom T. Farrell
Lau, Celia Kit Si 2020 MSc, Cell and Developmental Biology M. Gordon  
Laronde, Daniel 2023 MSc, Comparative Physiology C. Brauner J. Richards
Lawson, Julia 2014 MSc, Ecology C. Walters  
LeCraw, Robin 2014 PhD, Ecology D. Shrivastava  
Lee, Daniel Jingyu 2019 MSc, Comparative Physiology P. Matthews  
Lee, Daniel Jingyu 2024 PhD, Comparative Physiology P. Matthews  
Lee, Jae Ho 2010 MSc, Cell and Developmental Biology B. Kwon  
Lee, Stella Yim Jung 2011 MSc, Comparative Physiology B. Milsom  
Lee-Yaw, Julie Anne 2013 PhD, Ecology & Evolution D. Irwin  
Li, Lingbo 2012 PhD, Ecology T. Pitcher  
Li, Taosui 2013 MSc, Cell and Developmental Biology H. Brock  
Liu, Di (Amy) 2022 MSc, Comparative Physiology E. Taylor  
Liu, Shuang 2023 PhD, Comparative Physiology J. Richards E. Taylor
Lo, Ivan Hok Yin 2024 MSc, Comparative Physiology B. Matthews  
Lo, Wing Man Mandy 2017 MSc, Comparative Physiology T. Farrell  
Lobo, Shania 2025 MSc, Comparative Physiology J. Richards  
Loofbourrow, Hale 2009 MSc, Comparative Physiology R. Blake  
Loudon, Andrew Howard 2019 PhD, Ecology L. Parfrey  
Lu, Menghao 2020 MSc, Cell and Developmental Biology K. Mizumoto  

Name Year Degree Advisor Co-advisor
M'Gonigle, Leithen 2011 PhD, Evolution S. Otto  
Machtaler, Steven 2011 PhD, Cell and Developmental Biology L. Matsuuchi  
Maclean, Janet 2012 MSc, Ecology J. R. Goheen R. Turkington
MacKinnon, Rachael 2024 MSc, Comparative Physiology J. Richards C. Brauner
McMaster, Aidan Clark 2023 MSc, Comparative Physiology P. Schulte  
Macklin, Rory Donald John 2023 MSc, Ecology J. Jankowski  
MacNaughton, Duncan James 2025 MSc, Ecology C. Kremen  
MacPherson, Ailene 2020 PhD, Evolution S. Otto  
Magnuson-Ford, Karen 2011 MSc, Evolution S. Otto  
Maharaj, Ravi Rajesh 2020 PhD, Ecology W. Cheung  
Mandic, Milica 2015 PhD, Comparative Physiology J. Richards  
Mann, Cody 2008 MSc, Cell and Developmental Biology B. Kwon  
Manning, Clayton Garin 2017 MSc, Ecology A. Vincent  
Matthey-Doret, Rémi 2020 PhD, Ecology & Evolution M. Whitlock  
Marchant, James Lee 2021 PhD, Comparative Physiology T. Farrell  
Marchinko, Kerry 2009 PhD, Ecology & Evolution D. Schluter  
Markel, Russell 2011 PhD, Ecology J. Shurin  
May-McNally, Shannan 2014 MSc, Ecology & Evolution E. Taylor  
McAdam, Steven 2012 PhD, Ecology C. Walters  
McDowell, Sasha A. T. 2025 PhD, Cell and Developmental Biology M. Gordon  
McKenzie, Jessica 2013 PhD, Comparative Physiology P. Schulte            
McMaster, Aidan Clark 2023 MSc, Comparative Physiology P. Schulte  
McMillan, Olivia Jenna Lindsay 2018 MSc, Comparative Physiology C. Brauner  
Meghrazi, Mohammadjavad 2024 MSc, Evolution S. Otto  
Meldrum, Gennifer 2012 MSc, Ecology D. Shrivastava  
Melnychuk, Michael 2009 PhD, Ecology V. Christensen C. Walters
Metzger, David Calin Hartley 2018 PhD, Comparative Physiology P. Schulte   
Miller, Sara Elizabeth 2016 PhD, Ecology & Evolution D. Schluter  
Monnet, Gauthier 2022 PhD, Comparative Physiology J. Richards J. Rosenfeld
Moore, Jean-Sébastien 2012 PhD, Ecology & Evolution E. Taylor  
Mora Rodríguez, Marcelo Andrés 2020 PhD, Cell and Developmental Biology R. Redfield  
Moreira, Amanda 2014 MSc, Ecology & Evolution E. Taylor  
Morrison, Phillip Robert 2020 PhD, Comparative Physiology C. Brauner  
Mussoi Giacomin, Marina 2019 PhD, Comparative Physiology C. Wood P. Schulte

Name Year Degree Advisor Co-advisor
Naman, Sean Murphy 2017 PhD, Ecology J. Richardson  
Natola, Elizabeth 2023 PhD, Ecology & Evolution D. Irwin  
Nelson, Benjamin William 2020 PhD, Ecology A. Trites  
Nelson, Charlotte 2023 PhD, Comparative Physiology C. Brauner  
Nelson, Jocelyn 2014 MSc, Ecology C. Harley  
Nendick, Laura 2009 MSc, Comparative Physiology T. Farrell C. Brauner
Ng, Michelle 2012 MSc, Cell and Developmental Biology B. Kwon  
Ngai, Jacqueline 2008 PhD, Ecology D. Shrivastava  
Nguyen, Le Tam Nhan 2023 PhD, Cell and Developmental Biology N. Panté  
Nienhuis, Sarah 2009 MSc, Ecology C. Harley  
Nikelski, Ellen Glyn Marshall 2021 MSc, Ecology & Evolution D. Irwin  
Noble, Virginia 2013 MSc, Ecology D. Shrivastava  
Nordstrom, Chad 2012 MSc, Ecology A. Trites  
Nowosad, Damon 2011 MSc, Ecology & Evolution R. Taylor  

Name Year Degree Advisor Co-advisor
O'Donnell, Kerrie 2011 PhD, Ecology A. Vincent  
Obradovich, Shannon Grace 2018 PhD, Fisheries M. McAllister  
Ono, Jasmine 2017 PhD, Evolution S. Otto  
Ore, Madelyn Joy 2019 MSc, Ecology & Evolution D. Irwin  
Ormond, Chad 2010 MSc, Ecology & Evolution E. Taylor  
Osmond, Matthew Miles 2018 PhD, Evolution S. Otto  
Ou, Michelle 2014 MSc, Comparative Physiology C. Brauner  
Oyinlola, Muhammed Alolade 2019 PhD, Ecology D. Pauly  

Name Year Degree Advisor Co-advisor
Palacios Abrantes, Juliano Emmanuel 2021 PhD, Ecology W. Cheung  
Paleczny, Michelle 2012 MSc, Ecology D. Pauly  
Paluri, Sravya 2024 PhD, Cell and Developmental Biology V. Auld  
Park, Hyo Joon (David) 2024 MSc, Cell and Developmental Biology W. Tetzlaff  
Penman, Rachael 2021 MSc, Comparative Physiology C. Brauner  
Perkins, Jaryn 2011 MSc, Cell and Developmental Biology D. Moerman  
Phelan, Orna 2023 MSc, Comparative Physiology B. Matthews  
Piascik, Edyta K. 2014 MSc, Ecology & Evolution W. Maddison  
Picard, Manon 2014 MSc, Ecology & Evolution C. Harley  
Pinto, Sheldon 2011 MSc, Comparative Physiology R. Shadwick  
Pleizier, Naomi Kathryn 2022 PhD, Comparative Physiology C. Brauner  
Porter, Alison 2015 MSc, Ecology & Evolution D. Irwin  
Porteus, Cosima 2012 PhD, Comparative Physiology W. Milsom  
Porteus, Thomas 2015 PhD, Ecology M. McAllister  
Pradhan, Devaleena 2008 MSc, Comparative Physiology K. Soma J. Richards
Press, Eric Richard 2024 PhD, Comparative Physiology D. Altshuler D. Wylie
Prior, Nora 2014 PhD, Ecology & Comparative Physiology K. Soma  
Purcell, Jessica 2009 PhD, Ecology & Evolution L. Avilés  
Purdy, Aaron Scott 2019 MSc, Comparative Physiology D. Rosen T. Farrell

Name Year Degree Advisor Co-advisor
Rai, Satbir 2014 MSc, Comparative Physiology D. Close P. Schulte
Rambeau, Andrea 2008 MSc, Ecology J. Ford                                A. Trites
Ramer, Leanne 2012 PhD, Cell and Developmental Biology J. Steeves  
Read, Tyson 2015 MSc, Comparative Physiology D. Altshuler  
Rechisky, Erin 2010 PhD, Ecology C. Walters  
Rechsteiner, Erin 2012 MSc, Ecology A. Trites  
Regan, Matthew 2017 PhD, Comparative Physiology J. Richards  
Reyes, Catalina 2013 PhD, Comparative Physiology W. Milsom  
Roberts, Brent 2012 MSc, Comparative Physiology D. Close C. Brauner
Robertson, Anne Burnett 2017 MSc, Comparative Physiology P. Matthews  
Robertson, Frances 2014 PhD, Ecology A. Trites B. Koski
Robertson, Mark 2017 MSc, Ecology & Evolution L. Avilés  
Rogy, Pierre 2024 PhD, Ecology D. Srivastava  
Ross, Erica 2014 MSc, Comparative Physiology R. Shadwick  
Rost-Komiya, Beatrice 2022 MSc, Comparative Physiology P. Schulte  
Roth, Sophie Faith 2024 MSc, Cell and Developmental Biology V. Auld  
Rowe, Tormod Tomas Cameron 2020 MSc, Comparative Physiology P. Matthews  
Rubin, Ilan Naftali 2022 PhD, Ecology & Evolution M. Doebeli  
Rummer, Jodie L. 2010 PhD, Comparative Physiology C. Brauner  
Ruskey, Jennifer 2014 MSc, Ecology & Evolution E. Taylor  

Name Year Degree Advisor Co-advisor
Sackville, Michael 2020 PhD, Comparative Physiology C. Brauner  
Sadr Karimi, Shaghayegh 2018 MSc, Cell and Developmental Biology N. Pante  
Salehzadeh Moghadami, Melody 2024 PhD, Cell and Developmental Biology K. Soma  
Samarasekera, G.D.Nadika Gayathri 2017 PhD, Cell and Developmental Biology V. Auld  
Sandell, Nathalie Linnéa Helene 2021 PhD, Evolution S. Otto  
Sanders, Colin 2008 MSc, Comparative Physiology W. Milsom  
Sandoval Acuna, Pablo 2024 MSc, Ecology D. Srivastava  
Scarff, Taryn M. 2024 MSc, Ecology A. Trites  
Schick, Alana 2013 MSc, Ecology & Evolution M. Doebeli  
Schiller, Laurenne 2014 MSc, Ecology & Evolution D. Pauly  
Scholer, Micah Noel 2020 PhD, Ecology J. Jankowski P. Arcese
Scott, Angela 2009 PhD, Cell and Developmental Biology M. Ramer  
Scott, Mark 2012 MSc, Comparative Physiology J. Richards  
Seetharaman, Keerthikrutha 2021 MSc, Ecology D. Srivastava  
Segre, Paolo & [suppl.] 2015 PhD, Comparative Physiology D. Altshuler  
Selgrath, Jennifer Coyle 2017 PhD, Ecology A. Vincent  
Senghore, Alieu 2023 MSc, Evolution J. Mank  
Senthivasan, Shreeram 2020 MSc, Comparative Physiology D. Altshuler  
Shariati, Setareh 2023 MSc, Comparative Physiology J. Richards  
Sharpe, Ruth Victoria 2017 PhD, Ecology L. Avilés  
Shartau, Ryan Brady 2017 PhD, Comparative Physiology C. Brauner  
Sheriff, Michael 2010 PhD, Ecology & Comparative Physiology C. Krebs A. Sinclair
Shu, Jacelyn 2019 MSc, Comparative Physiology C. Brauner  
Siegle, Matthew 2017 PhD, Ecology & Evolution E. Taylor M. O'Connor
Singh-Varma, Gaurav 2023 MSc, Ecology C. Kremen A. Brennan
Skandalis, Dimitri Ariel 2017 PhD, Comparative Physiology D. Altshuler  
Smaila, Brittney 2023 PhD, Cell and Developmental Biology M. Ramer  
Smith, Nicola 2010 MSc, Ecology J. Shurin  
Smyth, Graham 2018 MSc, Comparative Physiology D. Altshuler  
Soril, Lesley 2009 MSc, Cell and Developmental Biology V. Auld M. Ramer
Southcott, Laura 2011 MSc, Ecology & Evolution D. Schluter  
Sparmann, Sarah 2012 MSc, Evolution B. Leander  
Speers-Roesch, Ben 2012 PhD, Comparative Physiology J. Richards  
Sprenger, Ryan Joseph 2021 PhD, Comparative Physiology W. Milsom P. Matthews
Stafl, Natalie 2013 MSc, Ecology M. O'Connor  
Staples, Ben 2024 MSc, Comparative Physiology P. Schulte  
Stark, Keila 2025 PhD, Ecology M. O'Connor  
Stegeman, Amelia 2013 MSc, Comparative Physiology D. Altshuler  
Stephens, Andrea 2012 PhD, Ecology J. Myers D. Srivastava
Stephenson, India 2018 MSc, Evolution B. Leander  
Storlund, Rhea 2019 MSc, Ecology A. Trites  
Straus, Samantha 2022 PhD, Ecology L. Avilés  
Strowbridge, Nicholas Robert 2020 MSc, Comparative Physiology P. Schulte  
Szojka, Megan 2020 MSc, Ecology R. Germain  

Name Year Degree Advisor Co-advisor
Taher, Md Abu 2024 MSc, Cell and Developmental Biology K. Sugioka  
Tang, Stephen 2008 MSc, Comparative Physiology T. Farrell  
Taves, Matthew 2015 PhD, Comparative Physiology K. Soma  
Theriault, Jolan 2024 PhD, Comparative Physiology D. Altshuler  
Theriault, Jolan 2017 MSc, Comparative Physiology D. Altshuler  
Thompson, Andrew 2014 MSc, Comparative Physiology J. Richards  
Thompson, Ken A. 2021 PhD, Evolution D. Schluter  
Thompson, Patrick 2009 MSc, Ecology J. Shurin  
Toews, David 2014 PhD, Ecology & Evolution D. Irwin  
Togunov, Ron R. 2022 PhD, Ecology M. Auger-Méthé  
Tovey, Katelyn 2015 MSc, Comparative Physiology C. Brauner  
Tremblay-Boyer, Laura 2010 PhD, Ecology M. McAllister  
Tuttle, Sasha 2023 MSc, Ecology C. Kremen  
Tyerman, Jabus 2009 PhD, Ecology & Evolution M. Doebeli  

Name Year Degree Advisor Co-advisor
Vaidyanathan, Tanvi 2021 PhD, Ecology A. Vincent  
Valls, Audrey 2014 PhD, Ecology V. Christensen  
Van Leeuwen, Travis 2010 MSc, Comparative Physiology J. Rosenfeld J. Richards
van Poorten, Brett 2012 PhD, Ecology C. Walters  
Vaughan, Megan 2015 MSc, Ecology C. Harley  
Velema, Gerrit 2010 MSc, Ecology & Evolution E. Taylor  
Vergara, Valeria 2011 PhD, Ecology L. Barrett-Lennard          
Verhille, Christine Elizabeth 2013 PhD, Comparative Physiology T. Farrell  
Villette, Petra 2013 MSc, Ecology C. Krebs  

Name Year Degree Advisor Co-advisor
Wakeman, Kevin 2013 PhD, Evolution B. Leander  
Wang, Silu 2020 PhD, Evolution D. Irwin  
Warner, Adam 2012 PhD, Cell and Developmental Biology D. Moerman  
Whippo, Ross 2013 MSc, Ecology M. O'Connor  
White, Laura 2010 PhD, Ecology J. Shurin  
Wilkinson, Chadwick 2009 MSc, Ecology C. Walters  
Wilson, Christopher 2014 PhD, Comparative Physiology T. Farrell  
Wong, Jasmin 2022 PhD, Comparative Physiology D. Altshuler  
Wood, Leo 2020 MSc, Comparative Physiology D. Altshuler  
Wood, Spencer 2009 PhD, Ecology    
Woodruff, Patricia 2010 MSc, Ecology & Evolution E. Taylor  
Wor Lima, Catarina 2018 PhD, Ecology C. Walters  
Wright, Brianna 2014 MSc, Ecology J. Ford                                A. Trites
Wu, Pei-Hsuan (Shelly) 2020 MSc, Comparative Physiology D. Altshuler  
Wu, Wei 2014 PhD, Cell and Developmental Biology N. Pante  
Xie, Xiaojun 2012 PhD, Cell and Developmental Biology V. Auld  

Name Year Degree Advisor Co-advisor
Yang, Shuang 2021 PhD, Cell and Developmental Biology N. Panté  
Yangel, Evgeniya 2021 MSc, Ecology M. O'Connor L. Parfrey
Yao, Lili 2012 MSc, Comparative Physiology J. Richards  
Yau, Monica 2013 MSc, Ecology & Evolution E. Taylor  
Yeaman, Samuel 2009 PhD, Evolution M. Whitlock  
Yehle, Kaitlin Elizabeth 2022 MSc, Comparative Physiology C. Brauner  
York, Julia 2016 MSc, Comparative Physiology W. Milsom  
Young, Beth 2010 MSc, Ecology D. Rosen A. Trites
Young, Joanne 2012 PhD, Cell and Developmental Biology J. Jefferies  
Yue, Sam 2014 MSc, Ecology J. Brodie  
Zareyan, Shahab 2018 MSc, Evolution S. Otto C. Hauert
Zhang, Junxia 2012 PhD, Ecology & Evolution W. Maddison  
Zhang, Xiong 2019 PhD, Ecology A. Vincent  
Zhang, Yangfan 2016 MSc, Comparative Physiology T. Farrell  
Zhao, Mengyi (Janet) 2024 MSc, Cell and Developmental Biology M. Gordon  
Zinn, Kaitlyn R. 2020 MSc, Ecology & Evolution E. Taylor J.S. Rosenfeld
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