~ People in the Lab ~
Glenn Crossin, Ph.D.
Professor
I study the physiological mechanisms that underlie variation in life-history traits, mostly (but not exclusively!) in birds and fish. I received my BSc from the University of New Hampshire, my MSc and PhD from the University of British Columbia, and pursued postdoctoral studies at Simon Fraser University, the British Antarctic Survey, and Fisheries & Oceans Canada.
Editorial board member, Biology Letters
Associate Editor, Marine Ornithology
Google Scholar profile
Professor
I study the physiological mechanisms that underlie variation in life-history traits, mostly (but not exclusively!) in birds and fish. I received my BSc from the University of New Hampshire, my MSc and PhD from the University of British Columbia, and pursued postdoctoral studies at Simon Fraser University, the British Antarctic Survey, and Fisheries & Oceans Canada.
Editorial board member, Biology Letters
Associate Editor, Marine Ornithology
Google Scholar profile
Dr. Manon Sorais, MITACS Postdoctoral Fellow
Manon studies how anthropogenic landscape modifications impact wildlife. She has recently joined the Crossin Lab and the Leach’s storm petrel Working Group to identify potential causes in the the decline of these iconic seabirds in Eastern Canada. Manon has two main objectives. First, she will investigate the degree to which petrels are exposed to petroleum products in their environment, and determine whether exposure varies amongst colonies of origin and foraging habits. Second, she will work toward establishing a set of biomarkers to identify the colony of origin of stranded petrels based on stable isotopes and trace metals in feathers. Manon’s project is funded by MITACS Elevate and Birds Canada.
Natalie Koopman, MSc student
Natalie is originally from Kingston, Ontario where she grew up appreciating her surrounding environment with lots of canoe camping and hiking. After a high school trip to Bamfield Marine Science Centre on Vancouver Island, she knew she wanted to be involved with ocean science and thus completed a bachelor of science in biology and chemistry at Acadia University on the Bay of Fundy. Natalie's passion for marine ecosystems grew when working for NGO's Coastal Action and the LaHave River Salmon Association alongside completing her honours research at Acadia. Now, she is continuing her academic career by pursuing a MSc in biology at Dalhousie University using acoustic telemetry to collect vital information on two salmon populations in Cape Breton. In collaboration with Parks Canada, Natalie is researching the spawning behaviour of smolt-adult-supplementation (SAS) salmon in the Clyburn Brook using acoustic telemetry. Natalie will compare the migration and overwintering strategies of two geographically close and similar salmon populations in the Chéticamp River and Clyburn Brook in Cape Breton, NS. These data will help better understand SAS salmon movements and inform population recovery.
Natalie is originally from Kingston, Ontario where she grew up appreciating her surrounding environment with lots of canoe camping and hiking. After a high school trip to Bamfield Marine Science Centre on Vancouver Island, she knew she wanted to be involved with ocean science and thus completed a bachelor of science in biology and chemistry at Acadia University on the Bay of Fundy. Natalie's passion for marine ecosystems grew when working for NGO's Coastal Action and the LaHave River Salmon Association alongside completing her honours research at Acadia. Now, she is continuing her academic career by pursuing a MSc in biology at Dalhousie University using acoustic telemetry to collect vital information on two salmon populations in Cape Breton. In collaboration with Parks Canada, Natalie is researching the spawning behaviour of smolt-adult-supplementation (SAS) salmon in the Clyburn Brook using acoustic telemetry. Natalie will compare the migration and overwintering strategies of two geographically close and similar salmon populations in the Chéticamp River and Clyburn Brook in Cape Breton, NS. These data will help better understand SAS salmon movements and inform population recovery.
Catherine Potvin, Honours student
I am a mature student of 27 years old. I grew up in Sorel-Tracy, Québec and moved to Halifax in 2019 because of the military. I am doing an honours in environmental science with a minor in biology and a certificate in GIS.
During my free time I like camping, hiking, kayaking, going to the beach, or any outdoor activities. I am passionate about the understanding of possible impact of anthropogenic pollution on ecosystems. I would like to help developing solutions that contribute to the restoration of land and preventing biodiversity loss.
I am currently working as a research assistant with Dr. Manon Sorais on a project examining the declines of Leach's storm petrels in Atlantic Canada.
Claire Rycroft, MSc. candidate
Claire is working closely with DFO researchers to determine the interactions between migrating salmon smolts and aquaculture infrastructure in Passamaquoddy Bay, a region of eastern Canada with an abundance of salmon farms. Using acoustic telemetry, fundamental aspects of migrating smolt residency times around farms will be quantified, and patterns will be viewed relative to differential gene expression patterns among individuals.
Lab Alumni
Sophie Roy - BSc Hons 2023
Anna Brailey - BSc Hons 2023
Cayle Cross - BSc Hons 2022
Daniela Notte - MSc 2021
Heidi Tate - BSc Hons 2021
Ted Lownie - BSc Hons 2021
Hunter Stevens - MSc 2021
Dr. Rolanda Steenweg - PhD 2020
Dr. Jake Brownscombe - Banting Postdoctoral Fellow 2020
Avery Dextrase - BSc Hons 2020
Julia Fast - BSc Hons 2020
Dr. Montana McLean - PhD 2019
Dr. Xavier Bordeleau - PhD 2019
Katharine Studholme - MSc 2018
Isabelle Jubinville - BSc Hons 2017
Madison Philipp - BSc Hons 2017
Leah Strople - BSc Hons 2017
Dr. Marie Auger-Methe - NSERC Postdoctoral fellow 2017
Tanya Prystay - BSc Hons 2016
Emily Butler - BSc Hons 2016
Dallas Lafont - BSc Hons 2015
Kaitlyn Dionne - BSc Hons 2014
Wes Kerr - BSc Hons 2014
Robert Lennox - BSc Hons 2013
Sophie Roy - BSc Hons 2023
Anna Brailey - BSc Hons 2023
Cayle Cross - BSc Hons 2022
Daniela Notte - MSc 2021
Heidi Tate - BSc Hons 2021
Ted Lownie - BSc Hons 2021
Hunter Stevens - MSc 2021
Dr. Rolanda Steenweg - PhD 2020
Dr. Jake Brownscombe - Banting Postdoctoral Fellow 2020
Avery Dextrase - BSc Hons 2020
Julia Fast - BSc Hons 2020
Dr. Montana McLean - PhD 2019
Dr. Xavier Bordeleau - PhD 2019
Katharine Studholme - MSc 2018
Isabelle Jubinville - BSc Hons 2017
Madison Philipp - BSc Hons 2017
Leah Strople - BSc Hons 2017
Dr. Marie Auger-Methe - NSERC Postdoctoral fellow 2017
Tanya Prystay - BSc Hons 2016
Emily Butler - BSc Hons 2016
Dallas Lafont - BSc Hons 2015
Kaitlyn Dionne - BSc Hons 2014
Wes Kerr - BSc Hons 2014
Robert Lennox - BSc Hons 2013
