Principal Investigator
Professor of Fish Ecology and Conservation Physiology, Canada Research Chair
Institute of Environmental Science and Department of Biology
Members Of Our Lab
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Jessica Taylor
Jessjtaylor16@gmail.com Lab Manager/Research Biologist
Research interests: Evidence synthesis, Evidence-based decision making, Science communication and outreach
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Lisa Donaldson
Lisa.Donaldson@carleton.ca Lab Manager/Research Biologist
Research interests: migration behaviour, telemetry research, environmental forecasting, data management, systematic reviews
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John-Francis Lane
johnfrancislane@cunet.carleton.ca Research Biologist
Research interests: Natural resource conservation, Conservation and evidence-based decision-making, Science communication and outreach -
Christine L. Madliger
cmadliger@gmail.com Postdoctoral Researcher
Research Interests: Validation of conservation physiology tools, stress physiology in the context of conservation, physiological and behavioural responses to human-induced environmental change.
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Dominique Roche
dominique.roche@unine.ch Postdoctoral Researcher
Co-mentored by Dr. Joe Bennett, Carleton University.
Research interests: aquatic ecology, ecophysiology, animal behaviour, movement, energetics, predator-prey interactions, reproducibility, open science.
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Elizabeth Nyboer
elizabeth.nyboer@carleton.ca Postdoctoral Researcher
Research interests: Adaptive capacity of social-ecological systems; climate-change; evidence-based decision-making; inland fisheries management; fish eco-physiology
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Elodie Ledee
elodieledee@cunet.carleton.ca Postdoctoral Researcher
Research Interests: Behavioural ecology and animal behaviour, habitat use, animal response to environmental changes, spatial ecology, and remote tracking technology.
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Jake Brownscombe
jbrownsc@connect.carleton.ca Postdoctoral Researcher
Research Interests: Behavioural and physiological ecology, ecological energetics, biologging and biotelemetry, accelerometry, biological invasions, recreational fisheries, catch-and-release science
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Philip Harrison
pharriso@uwaterloo.ca Postdoctoral Researcher
Co-advised by Micheal Power at University of Waterloo, and Brent Mossop at BC Hydro
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Trina Rytwinski
trinarytwinski@cmail.carleton.ca Postdoctoral Researcher
Research Interests: Road and traffic effects on wildlife; road mitigation; experimental study designs; meta-analysis
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Aaron Zolderdo
aaronzolderdo@cmail.carleton.ca Ph.D. Candidate
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Alice Abrams
AliceAbrams@cmail.carleton.ca Ph.D. Candidate
Thesis topic: Black bass tournament science – biological and human dimensions.
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Amanda Jeanson
amanda.l.jeanson@gmail.com Ph.D. Candidate
Co-supervised by Dr. Nathan Young, U Ottawa
Thesis topic: Human dimensions of rainbow trout and climate change in British Columbia
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Andrea Reid
andreajane.reid@carleton.ca Ph.D. Candidate
Thesis topic: Interactive stressor effects of infectious disease, climate change, and fisheries capture on the fate of Pacific salmon bycatch.
Co-Supervisor: Dr. Scott Hinch
University of British Columbia
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Andrew Kadykalo
akady059@uottawa.ca Ph.D. Candidate
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Andrew M. Rous
andrew.rous@carleton.ca Ph.D. Candidate
Thesis topic: Spatial ecology of fish communities
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Benjamin Hlina
benjamin.hlina@gmail.com Ph.D. Candidate
Research Interests: Fisheries, Fish Behavior, Fish Physiology, and Aquatic Toxicology
Thesis topic: Investigations of spatial ecology, ecophysiology, and trophic dynamics in freshwater fishes.
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Dirk Algera
dirkalgera@cmail.carleton.ca Ph.D. Candidate
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Emmanuelle Chretien
emmanuelle.chretien@umontreal.ca Ph.D. Candidate
Co-supervised by Dr. Daniel Boisclair, Université de Montréal, QC
Topic: Habitat quality and fish performance
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Jacqueline Chapman
jacqchapman@gmail.com Ph.D. Candidate
Thesis topic: Tracking post-release behaviour, disease and fate of salmonid species after fisheries interactions to evaluate consequences associated with catch and release practices
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Jill Brooks
jillbrooks85@gmail.com Ph.D. Candidate
Thesis topic: Spatial ecology of walleye in Hamilton Harbour in relation to restoration efforts.
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Jordanna Bergman
jordanna@mail.usf.edu Ph.D. Candidate
Thesis topic: Fish connectivity and interactions with lock infrastructure and operationsCo supervised by Dr. Joseph Bennett, Carleton University -
Laura Elmer
lauraelmer193@gmail.com Ph.D. Candidate
Co-supervised by Dr Scott Hinch (UBC). Research topic: The impacts of temperature, disease, and freshwater fisheries on adult sockeye salmon.
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Lisa Kelly
lisakelly.lak@gmail.com Ph.D. Candidate
Research Interests: The microbiome and the fitness of wild fishes.
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Mike Lawrence
m_lawrence27@live.ca Ph.D. Candidate
Thesis topic: Influence of the stress axis on predator-prey interactions
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Peter Holder
peter.holder02@gmail.com Ph.D. Candidate
Co-supervised by Dr. Andy Danylchuk, U Mass
Thesis: Applied aspects of exhaustive exercise in fish
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Taylor Ward
taylor.ward@carleton.ca Ph.D. Candidate
Thesis Topic: Spatial and trophic ecology of freshwater salmonids in managed environments
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William Twardek
william.twardek@gmail.com Ph.D. Candidate
Co-supervised by Dr. Nicolas Lapointe
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Alexandria Trahan
atrahan9@gmail.com M.Sc. Student
Research Interests: Effects of recreational fishing, conservation, and fish behaviour.
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Aline Litt
littaline@gmail.com M.Sc. Student
Co-supervised by Dr. Nicholas Lapointe (Canadian Wildlife Federation)Research topic: migration biology of adult American eels (Anguilla rostrata) -
Auston Chhor
auston.chhor@queensu.ca M.Sc. Student
Research Interests: Catch and release physiology, anthropogenic stressors -
Beckie Manouchehri
beckiemanouchehri@cmail.carleton.ca M.Sc. Student
Research interests: biomechanics, health, animal physiology
Thesis topic: A study of the effect of attached measuring devices on the swimming ability of fish.
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Connor Reid
ConnorReid@cmail.carleton.ca M.Sc. Student
Thesis Topic: A review and practical investigation of the benefits and challenges associated with the electroimmobilization of fishes.
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Danny Glassman
DannyGlassman@cmail.carleton.ca M.Sc. Student
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Erik Tuononen
eriktuononen@trentu.ca M.Sc. Student
Co-supervised by Dr. Karen Smokorowski, DFO
Thesis: Fish interactions with a “fish friendly” turbine on the Severn River, Ontario
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Kerri Kosziwka
kerrikosziwka@cmail.carleton.ca M.Sc. Student
Research Interests: fisheries, coral reef ecology, conservation, and population dynamics.
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Jessica Reid
jessicalreid@cmail.carleton.ca Honours Student
Co-advised by André Martel, Canadian Museum of Nature
Honours topic: Investigating the fish community in the Kinonge River – a unique habitat for Eastern Pearlshell
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Brooke Etherington
brookeetherington@cmail.carleton.ca Visiting Student
Summer 2018 Research Intern
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Carl Possémé
carl.posseme@gmail.com Visiting Student
Research Interests: The impacts of anthropogenic noise on freshwater fishes.
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Andres Cuan
signartottawa@gmail.com Contractor
Andres Cuan – Graphic Designer and Owner of Sign Art Studio -
Sofia Jain-Schlaepfer
sofia.jain.schlaepfer@gmail.com Contractor
Sofia Jain-Schlaepfer – science communicator and owner of Wise Art
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Albana Berberi
berberialbana@gmail.com Environmental Evidence Data Technician
Research interests: Evidence-based policymaking, anthropogenic impacts and biodiversity conservation strategies, science communication and outreach
Latest News
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Dr. Cooke awarded a Robin L. Welcomme Fellow
April 12, 2019 12:49 pm
Dr. Cooke has been awarded the Robin L. Welcomme Fellowship at Michigan State University for 2019/2020 for his contributions to the development of responsible inland fisheries.
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Ottawa Citizen interviews FECPL’s Andrea Reid & Dr. Cooke about threats to freshwater biodiversity
January 8, 2019 4:36 pm
FECPL’s Andrea Reid & Dr. Cooke are two of the authors on a new publication about emerging threats to freshwater biodiversity. A recent Ottawa Citizen article covered this topic and included excerpts from interviews with Reid & Cooke. You can … Read More
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Idaho Statesman article covers research by PhD student William Twardek
December 10, 2018 2:10 pm
Research conducted by PhD student William Twardek was covered in a recent article in the Idaho Statesman (Dec 2018).
https://www.idahostatesman.com/news/local/environment/article222583830.html… Read More
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Dr. Cooke attends First International Mahseer Conference
December 4, 2018 2:36 pm
Dr. Cooke attends the First International Mahseer Conference in Paro, Bhutan and delivers an invited presentation on recreational fisheries science (Dec 2018).
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Dr. Cooke delivers lecture on the state of inland fish and fisheries.
November 26, 2018 2:50 pm
Dr. Cooke delivered the TD Walter Bean lecture on the state of inland fish and fisheries at the University of Waterloo on November 21st. You can watch the lecture here: https://livestream.com/
itmsstudio/events/8461596.… Read More
