Understanding Gene Function in Aquatic Organisms

Welcome to the Aquatic Molecular Physiology laboratory at Washington State University

Our research investigates how genetic changes influence physiological function in aquatic organisms. 

Team

Meet the dedicated scientists

We utilize genome editing and genomics in non-model aquatic organisms to gain insight into unique features of biological life

Salmon - Trout - Zebrafish - Dogfish - Grass Shrimp

Skeletal Muscle Biology - Thermal Tolerance - Genomics - Ecology - Reproductive Biology

Research

What questions are we addressing?

Student Training

Biological Research, Conservation, Evolution, Aquaculture, Genomics, Genome Editing

Thorgaard Center for Salmonid Physiology and Genomics

Salmonid Research at Washington State University

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