DANIELLE JENKIN

Danielle is a MSc student at the University of Manitoba who is co-supervised by Dr. Good (University of Winnipeg) and Dr. Docker (University of Manitoba). Her thesis focuses on two projects. The first looks at sex-specific retention and transmission of germline-restricted genome regions. The second explores comparing the growth and development of lab reared versus wild caught lamprey using in situ hybridization and histology. She completed a BSc of Biology honors with a concentration in ecology evolution and behavior at Carleton University in Ottawa. As well as, completing a honors thesis looking at geochemical interactions of electronic waste and their impact on microbial community composition and diversity.

In addition to her MSc work Danielle works as a chemistry teaching assistant at University of Winnipeg. She also loves sharing her knowledge in chemistry and passion for microbiology. When she’s not studying science she enjoys reading rock climbing, and baking

 

Contact: d.jenkins-ra@uwinnipeg.ca or jenkin14@myumanitoba.ca