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current lab members
current lab members
Dr. Ivana (Ivy) Schoepf - I am an Assistant Professor in Integrative Biology at the University of Alberta. I am a broadly-trained evolutionary biologist with a strong foundation in behavioural endocrinology. I research adaptive phenotypic plasticity in individuals experiencing environmental, parasitic, and anthropogenic challenges. My research is multi-disciplinary, tackling questions at the proximate and ultimate levels, using field experiments in natural populations.
Dr. Ivana (Ivy) Schoepf - I am an Assistant Professor in Integrative Biology at the University of Alberta. I am a broadly-trained evolutionary biologist with a strong foundation in behavioural endocrinology. I research adaptive phenotypic plasticity in individuals experiencing environmental, parasitic, and anthropogenic challenges. My research is multi-disciplinary, tackling questions at the proximate and ultimate levels, using field experiments in natural populations.
Chloe Funnell - I’m a 4th year Integrative biology student at the University of Alberta, Augustana Campus. I joined the lab this year as a directed studies student researching the effects of pack introductions on space use and behaviour of captive Arctic Wolves (Canius lupus) at the Edmonton Valley Zoo. Once I graduate I plan on pursuing a degree in wildlife/ecosystem Veterinary Medicine (photo courtesy of C. Funnell).
Chloe Funnell - I’m a 4th year Integrative biology student at the University of Alberta, Augustana Campus. I joined the lab this year as a directed studies student researching the effects of pack introductions on space use and behaviour of captive Arctic Wolves (Canius lupus) at the Edmonton Valley Zoo. Once I graduate I plan on pursuing a degree in wildlife/ecosystem Veterinary Medicine (photo courtesy of C. Funnell).
Regina Tenorio Sánchez - I am a 4th year Biology undergraduate student at Universidad de las Américas Puebla, in Mexico. I joined the lab as a MITACs student to study tree swallows' responses to crepuscular and nocturnal predators in natural and agricultural areas. Once I graduate, I would love to gain hands-on experience in conservation biology before starting my graduate studies (photo courtesy of R. Tenorio Sánchez).
Regina Tenorio Sánchez - I am a 4th year Biology undergraduate student at Universidad de las Américas Puebla, in Mexico. I joined the lab as a MITACs student to study tree swallows' responses to crepuscular and nocturnal predators in natural and agricultural areas. Once I graduate, I would love to gain hands-on experience in conservation biology before starting my graduate studies (photo courtesy of R. Tenorio Sánchez).
Yue Wang - I am an undergraduate student in veterinary medicine at Jilin University, in China. I joined the lab as a CSC student to study the effects of the pet trade in birds. Once I graduate, I would like to pursue a research career in veterinary medicine (photo courtesy of Y. Wang).
Yue Wang - I am an undergraduate student in veterinary medicine at Jilin University, in China. I joined the lab as a CSC student to study the effects of the pet trade in birds. Once I graduate, I would like to pursue a research career in veterinary medicine (photo courtesy of Y. Wang).
Yogi - I was the 14.5 years old lab's lab. I played a crucial role in supervising and providing stress relief.
Yogi - I was the 14.5 years old lab's lab. I played a crucial role in supervising and providing stress relief.
former lab members
former lab members
In 2024, Angélica Arreola joined our lab as a MITACs student from the Universidad de las Américas Puebla in Mexico. Angélica's work focused on effects of habitat fragmentation and ectoparasite presence on tree swallow nestlings. Angélica plans to join a master program in zoonotic diseases next (photo courtesy of A. Arreola).
In 2024, Angélica Arreola joined our lab as a MITACs student from the Universidad de las Américas Puebla in Mexico. Angélica's work focused on effects of habitat fragmentation and ectoparasite presence on tree swallow nestlings. Angélica plans to join a master program in zoonotic diseases next (photo courtesy of A. Arreola).
In 2023-2024, Jinxuan Cui conducted a directed study looking at how migratory birds cope with habitat degradation. Jinxuan is currently pursuing a Master at Imperial College in the United Kingdom (photo courtesy of J. Cui).
In 2023-2024, Jinxuan Cui conducted a directed study looking at how migratory birds cope with habitat degradation. Jinxuan is currently pursuing a Master at Imperial College in the United Kingdom (photo courtesy of J. Cui).
In 2023 and in 2024, Jocelyn Kublik joined our lab as a NSERC USRA from our Integrative Biology program here at the University of Alberta to study the effects of extreme weather events on invertebrate communities. Jocelyn is currently working as an educational interpreter at the U of A Botanic Garden, but will return to school in 2026 to join the primary care paramedic program (photo courtesy of J. Kublik).
In 2023 and in 2024, Jocelyn Kublik joined our lab as a NSERC USRA from our Integrative Biology program here at the University of Alberta to study the effects of extreme weather events on invertebrate communities. Jocelyn is currently working as an educational interpreter at the U of A Botanic Garden, but will return to school in 2026 to join the primary care paramedic program (photo courtesy of J. Kublik).
In 2024, James Saly joined our lab as a NSERC USRA from our Integrative Biology program here at the University of Alberta to look at the links between parasitism and personality in small mammals. In 2025, he developed this work into a directed study. In the Fall, James is joining Dalhousie University for a master in Architecture (photo courtesy of J. Saly).
In 2024, James Saly joined our lab as a NSERC USRA from our Integrative Biology program here at the University of Alberta to look at the links between parasitism and personality in small mammals. In 2025, he developed this work into a directed study. In the Fall, James is joining Dalhousie University for a master in Architecture (photo courtesy of J. Saly).
In 2024, Michelle Turgeon joined our lab as a summer intern for the Beaverhill Bird Observatory, collecting data on tree swallows. Michelle plans to pursue further education in conservation science or wildlife biology (photo courtesy of M. Turgeon).
In 2024, Michelle Turgeon joined our lab as a summer intern for the Beaverhill Bird Observatory, collecting data on tree swallows. Michelle plans to pursue further education in conservation science or wildlife biology (photo courtesy of M. Turgeon).
In 2023-2024, Lucille Wang conducted a directed study looking at how migratory birds cope with extreme environmental challenges. Lucille is currently pursuing a Master at the University of Alberta (photo courtesy of L. Wang).
In 2023-2024, Lucille Wang conducted a directed study looking at how migratory birds cope with extreme environmental challenges. Lucille is currently pursuing a Master at the University of Alberta (photo courtesy of L. Wang).
In 2023, Kari White joined our lab as a NSERC USRA from our Integrative Biology program here at the University of Alberta to study the effects of habitat degradation on invertebrate communities. She continued this work in 2024, as a Mazankowski research assistant. Kari is currently taking a year off to explore, starting from visiting Colombia (photo courtesy of K. White).
In 2023, Kari White joined our lab as a NSERC USRA from our Integrative Biology program here at the University of Alberta to study the effects of habitat degradation on invertebrate communities. She continued this work in 2024, as a Mazankowski research assistant. Kari is currently taking a year off to explore, starting from visiting Colombia (photo courtesy of K. White).
In 2024, Shaylie Yu joined our lab as a UARE student from the National University of Singapore to study the effects of human activity on small mammals' personalities. In the Fall, Shaylie is joining the Erasmus Mundus master progran in Environmental Sciences, Policy and Management at the Central European University in Austria (photo courtesy of S. Yu).
In 2024, Shaylie Yu joined our lab as a UARE student from the National University of Singapore to study the effects of human activity on small mammals' personalities. In the Fall, Shaylie is joining the Erasmus Mundus master progran in Environmental Sciences, Policy and Management at the Central European University in Austria (photo courtesy of S. Yu).
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