HAB Research @ VIMS

Study of harmful algal blooms at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science is diverse and highly interdisciplinary. Among many other projects, VIMS researchers are working to

Develop molecular and genetic tools to quickly identify HAB organisms and human pathogens
Examine the toxic effects of HAB organisms on marine life through lab and field experiments
Enhance real-time monitoring of HAB dynamics and toxicity using automated biosensors
Use aerial drones and other instruments to help guide field sampling of algal blooms.

For details, visit the home and lab-group web pages of the following leaders in HAB research at VIMS.

Reece, Kim
Professor; Dept. Chair, Aquatic Health Sciences
Email: [[v|kreece,Contact Dr. Kimberly Reece]]
Phone: (804) 684-7407
Office: Chesapeake Bay Hall S110
Department: Aquatic Health Sciences
Interests: Molecular/genetic analysis of aquaculture species, shellfish disease pathogens.

Smith, Juliette
Assistant Professor
Email: [[jlsmith]]
Phone: (804) 684-7289
Office: Andrews Hall 429
Department: Aquatic Health Sciences
Interests: Ecotoxicology of harmful algal blooms.

Brush, Mark
Professor
Email: [[brush]]
Phone: (804) 684-7402
Interests: Coastal systems ecology; Ecosystem modeling
Office: Andrews Hall 334F
Department: Biological Sciences

Carnegie, Ryan
Research Professor
Email: [[carnegie]]
Phone: (804) 684-7713
Interests: Shellfish pathology
Office: Chesapeake Bay Hall N109
Department: Aquatic Health Sciences

Gong, Donglai
Associate Professor
Email: [[v|gong]]
Phone: (804) 684-7529
Office: Andrews Hall 228
Department: Physical Sciences
Lab: Andrews Hall 220/219

Reay, William
Research Associate Professor; Director, Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Virginia
Email: [[wreay]]
Phone: (804) 684-7119
Office: Wilson House 103
Department: Physical Sciences
Program: Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Virginia

Song, BK
Clark & Elizabeth Diamond Professor
Email: [[v|songb]]
Phone: (804) 684-7411
Office: Andrews Hall 328
Department: Biological Sciences
Interests: Microbiome ecology and biogeochemistry

Hudson, Karen
Shellfish Aquaculture Specialist
Email: [[v|khudson]]
Phone: (804) 684-7742
Office: Davis Hall 249
Unit: Marine Advisory Program

Sanderson, Marta
Laboratory Manager
Email: [[mps]]
Phone: (804) 684-7417
Office: Andrews Hall 443
Lab: Andrews Hall 401, 402, 404
Department: Aquatic Health Sciences

Scott, Gail
Marine Scientist Supervisor
Email: [[v|gpscott,Contact Gail Scott]]
Phone: (804) 684-7235, 7873
Office: Chesapeake Bay Hall S210
Department: Aquatic Health Sciences

Small, Hamish
Research Assistant Professor
Email: [[v|hamish, Contact Hamish Small]]
Phone: (804) 684-7745
Office: Chesapeake Bay Hall S107
Department: Aquatic Health Sciences

Jones, William
Laboratory Specialist Senior
Email: [[v|wmjones,Contact Bill Jones]]
Phone: (804) 684-7414 or 684-7873
Office: Chesapeake Bay Hall N119
Department: Aquatic Health Sciences