Meet the Scientists

Team White Abalone

These project members, researchers, and technicians have all been part of the White Abalone Captive Breeding Program at UC Davis. You can learn more about the current WAC lab members here.

Alyssa Frederick, Ph.D.

Director
White Abalone Captive Breeding Lab

Bodega Marine Laboratory
University of California Davis, Bodega Marine Laboratory, PO Box 247, 2099 Westshore Rd, Bodega Bay CA 94923

Audrey Deutsch

Junior Specialist
White Abalone Captive Breeding Lab

Bodega Marine Laboratory
University of California Davis, Bodega Marine Laboratory, PO Box 247, 2099 Westshore Rd, Bodega Bay CA 94923

Blythe Marshman

Bodega Marine Laboratory
University of California Davis Bodega Marine Laboratory, PO Box 247, 2099 Westshore Rd, Bodega Bay CA 94923

Gary Cherr, Ph.D.

Professor Emeritus
Bodega Marine Laboratory
College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
Department of Environmental Toxicology

Bodega Marine Laboratory
University of California Davis, Bodega Marine Laboratory, PO Box 247, 2099 Westshore Rd, Bodega Bay CA 94923

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Kristin Aquilino, Ph.D.

Associate Director, Bodega Marine Laboratory
Bodega Marine Laboratory

Bodega Marine Laboratory
University of California Davis, Bodega Marine Laboratory, PO Box 247, 2099 Westshore Rd, Bodega Bay CA 94923

Laura Rogers-Bennett, Ph.D.

California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Karen C. Drayer Wildlife Health Center

Bodega Marine Laboratory
University of California Davis Bodega Marine Laboratory, PO Box 247, 2099 Westshore Rd, Bodega Bay CA 94923

A portrait of Lauren Ashlock, wearing an open button down shirt, black tank, and jeans and standing in a grassy area while looking at the camera.

Lauren Ashlock, Ph.D.

Postdoctoral Researcher
White Abalone Captive Breeding Lab

Bodega Marine Laboratory
Bodega Marine Laboratory, PO Box 247, 2099 Westshore Rd, Bodega Bay CA 94923

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Leela Dixit

Junior Specialist
White Abalone Captive Breeding Lab

Bodega Marine Laboratory
University of California Davis, Bodega Marine Laboratory, 2099 Westshore Rd, Bodega Bay CA 94923

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Nora Frank

Husbandry and Data Manager
White Abalone Captive Breeding Lab

Bodega Marine Laboratory
University of California Davis, Bodega Marine Laboratory, PO Box 247, 2099 Westshore Rd, Bodega Bay CA 94923