Kerry Naish
knaish@u.washington.edu


Education

B.Sc. Zoology, University of Cape Town
M.Sc. Ichthyology and Fishery Sciences, Rhodes University
Ph.D. Biology, University of Wales Swansea.


Research

Evolution and conservation of aquatic species, with a recent emphasis on Pacific salmon and shellfish. Use of advanced molecular techniques to identify genetic diversity underlying fitness traits, measure changes in genetic diversity over large time scales, and identify population structure in threatened species.


Publications

Over 20 refereed publications

Examples:

Naish, Taylor, Crawford, Quinn, Huppert, LaPatra, Hilborn
A review of salmon enhancement activities worldwide. In press. Advances in Marine Biology.

McClelland, Myers, Park, Hard, Naish.
Two generations of outbreeding in coho salmon: effects on size and growth In press Canadian Journal of Aquatic & Fishery Sciences


Administration & Service

Coordinator for undergraduate research in Department, Graduate Admissions committee, Chair of hatchery committee, Advisory Board for the Seattle Aquarium


Highlights

- Assistant Professor, School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences for 3 years
- Instructor; Introductory Biology and Conservation Genetics
- International Research Experience: UK Department for International Development, Research in southern and western Africa, Philippines, UK and Canada
- Advisor for undergraduate research in UW Worldwide program