Terrie M. Williams, Principal Investigator
williams@biology.ucsc.edu
Terrie M. Williams, PhD is a comparative wildlife physiologist at the University of California- Santa Cruz. She is the Director of the Center for Marine Mammal Research and Conservation at UCSC. For the past 30 years her research has investigated the physiology of large mammalian predators. Specifically, Dr. Williams and students are trying to understand “how animals survive” in a world that is constantly changing. By examining the functional relationships between animals and their environment, these researchers hope to understand the ecological significance of a species and the physiological adaptive changes that may be necessary for its survival. Her publication credits include over 100 scientific articles a recent book, “The Odyssey of KP2” (Penguin Press) detailing her efforts to save the endangered Hawaiian monk seal.
GRADUATE STUDENTS
Jason John, PhD Student
Physiology of diving in marine mammals
jsjohn@ucsc.edu, Website
Jessica Kendall-Bar, PhD Student
Marine Mammal Neuroscience
jkb@ucsc.edu, Website
Lilian Carswell, PhD Student
Carnivore neurobiology and behavior
lcarswel@ucsc.edu, Website
Emily Nazario, MA Student
Physiology of recovery in marine mammals
enazario@ucsc.edu
POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHERS
Anthony Pagano, PhD
Ursid behavior, energetics, and conservation
ampagano@ucsc.edu, Website
Nicole Thometz, Postdoctoral Researcher
Physiological ecology of marine vertebrates
nthometz@ucsc.edu, Website
Robin Dunkin, Postdoctoral Researcher
Biophysical ecology and conservation physiology of large vertebrates
rdunkin@ucsc.edu, Website
ASSOCIATE RESEARCH SCIENTISTS
Shawn R. Noren, UCSC Institute of Marine Sciences
Comparative physiological ecology of vertebrates
snoren@ucsc.edu, CV