Yongjiu Chen, Ph.D. - Dr. Chen obtained his Ph.D. from U.C. - Davis. His research considers the conservation genetics of protected species. He is currently examining MHC variation in the White Sands pupfish (Cyprinodon tularosa)

Sujan Henkanaththegedara - Sujan is a Ph.D. student in the Environmental and Conservation Sciences Graduate Program. His dissertation research considers the impact of non-native mosquitofish on an Endangered Species, the Mohave tui chub (Siphatales bicolor mohavensis)

Dave Mushet - Dave has worked as a professional biologist with Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center since the early 1990's. He is currently a Ph.D. student in the Environmental and Conservation Sciences Graduate Program. His dissertation research considers the landscape ecology and genetics of amphibians in the upper mid-west.

Jason Vinje- Jason is pursuing a Masters in Zoology and is evaluating the costs of parasitism by Gyrodactylus tularosae for White Sands pupfish.
Ali Tackett - Ali is pursuing a Masters in Environmental & Conservation Sciences. Her research will involve the application of molecular tools to the study of pupfish parasite resistance.