Assistant Professor

Environmental and Forest Biology
SUNY College of Environmental Science & Forestry
133 Illick
1 Forestry Dr.
Syracuse, NY, 13210
ph# 315-470-4762
fax 315-470-6934
cwhipps@esf.edu

Areas of Interest

• My research thus far has focused on infectious diseases in fishes of commercial, ecological, and veterinary importance.
• I employ the tools of molecular systematics to delineate species and strains of pathogens.
• These data are used to evaluate the evolutionary history of pathogenic organisms.
• From an applied perspective, we can improve animal health by understanding the distribution and diversity of important disease causing organisms.

Prospective Students

From time to time there I will be seeking students for specific projects. However, I'm generally looking for self motivated individuals interested in fish and wildlife diseases, parasitology, microbiology, or molecular systematics.

Undergraduate Position: Survey of yellow perch parasites. Knowledge of fish anatomy, basic dissection skills a must. Contact Dr. Whipps for details.

Graduate Student Positions: Currently seeking a student to draft and implement a hatchery fish health plan, conduct fish health surveys, test efficacy of disinfectants, and carry out challenge experiments with key pathogens. Support available through competative departmental teaching assistantships.