Director
Molecular Ecology Lab
U.S. Geological Survey Alaska Science Center
Topic: Environmental durability, persistence on surfaces
Dr. Ramey currently serves as the Director of the Molecular Ecology Lab at the USGS Alaska Science Center. The team of scientists working in the Molecular Ecology Lab develops and applies tools to obtain information on the health, distribution, and genomic characteristics of biological natural resources. This includes collecting and interpreting data on the health and disease status of fish and wildlife, the genetics of animal and plant populations, and the distribution of animals and pathogens using environmental DNA. This information is used to help partners and the public to make informed decisions regarding the conservation of fish and wildlife resources.