Duncan Leitch
Principle investigator
Department of Integrative Biology and Physiology
B.A. Mathematics; Neuroscience (Vanderbilt University)
Ph.D. Neuroscience (Vanderbilt University, mentor Kenneth Catania)
Postdoctoral Fellow Physiology (UCSF, mentor David Julius)
Lab Members
Shelly Wu
Ph.D. student, University of British Columbia, Dept. of Zoology
Shelly is exploring adaptations in visual systems, using behavior, neuroanatomy, and physiology, with a particular focus on amphibians.
Postdoctoral fellow, University of British Columbia, Dept. of Zoology
Co-mentored with Ben Matthews and Colin Brauner
Ian is studying the effects of ocean acidification on the olfactory system in Pacific salmon species, with respect to how this affects homing behavior. Ian is funded by the BC Salmon Restoration and Innovation Fund.
Jacob Schwarz
Undergraduate research, UCLA
Jacob is investigating adaptations of electro-sensory systems in amphibians.
Lab Alumni
Grace Zhu
Undergraduate researcher, UBC
Thesis Prize: Tectal adaptations in Ceratophrys frogs
Toktam Movassagh
Undergraduate researcher; directed studies, UBC
Toktam performed novel neuroanatomical studies on the lateral line and electroreceptive periphery in white sturgeon (Acipenser transmontanus).
Erika Brauner
Undergraduate researcher, UBC
Erika provided exceptional care for our creatures while starting at UBC.