Research

Measure legacy and emerging pollutants (PFAS, microplastics) in various northwestern Gulf of Mexico ecosystems (surface waters and biota).  We also quantify metabolic and endocrine biomarkers of stress in fish. 

Study the effects of various stressors on endocrine systems in fish and other vertebrates.  Recent work in collaboration with Dr. Lene Petersen is studying American alligator endocrinology.

Use novel mathematical and computational modeling methods to study multi-level endocrine and metabolic networks in fish.  This work involves using stoichiometric modeling and optimization approaches.