Team
Olivia Ann Biasetti
MS Student
Olivia’s research focuses on the interactive effects of chemical contamination and infectious disease on amphibians, with particular emphasis on both the timing of contaminant exposure and the presence of co-infecting parasites.
obiasett@purdue.edu
Veronica Bullock
MS Student
Roni is interested in seeing how effective conservation partnerships are in supporting the recovery of an endangered species and improving water quality.
bullockv@purdue.edu
Zach Kellogg
Ph.D. Student
Zach is exploring whether hellbenders drive trait- and density-mediated effects within stream ecosystems.
zrkellog@purdue.edu
Jennifer McAdams
FORS Laboratory Manager
Jennifer is the manager of the Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Laboratories, which provide users with sample processing and microscopy facilities. She is responsible for maintaining lab equipment, training new users, ensuring the safe use of lab spaces, and maintaining inventory.
jmcadams@purdue.edu
Sherri Reinsch
Sherri Reinsch Hellbender Husbandry Coordinator
Sherri handles the husbandry of hellbenders and associated research projects.
sreinsch@purdue.edu
Nick Burgmeier
Hellbender Research Associate
As project coordinator and extension biologist, Nick is sharing his research in wildlife conservation and what a positive impact it can have on our natural resources.
nburgmei@purdue.edu
Eliza Hudson
Farmers Helping Hellbenders RCPP Project Coordinator
Eliza oversees the Farmers Helping Hellbenders project in Southern Indiana, working with partnering organizations, farmers, and landowners to implement best management practices that will lead to improved water quality.
enhudson@purdue.edu