The Martone Lab

Biomechanics, evolution, and functional morphology of marine macroalgae

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Patrick T. Martone

Assistant Professor, University of British Columbia (2008- )

Post-doctoral Scholar, Stanford University (2007-2008)

PhD, Stanford University (2001-2007)

BS, Duke University (1994-1998)

Email pmartone(at)interchange.ubc.ca

 
 
 
 
Students  

Jennifer Jorve, PhD student

Co-advisor: Chris Harley

Research interests: climate change effects on marine flora and fauna, influence of habitat-forming species on associated communities, causes and consequences of morphological variability in macroalgae, and the function of variability in macroalgal life histories

Email jorve(at)zoology.ubc.ca

 
 
 
 
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Kyle Demes, PhD Student

Research interests: Functional morphology, ecophysiology, and evolution of seaweeds, causes and consequences of calcification in macroalgae, and selective pressures for programmed vs. responsive morphogenesis and physiology

Email kwdemes(at)interchange.ubc.ca

 
 
 
 
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Rebecca Guenther, MSc Student

Research interests: Ecophysiology of seaweeds, especially calcified coralline algae, in response to environmental stress and climate change

Email rguenthe@interchange.ubc.ca

 
 
 
 
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Kathryn Fisher, Undergraduate researcher

Majors: Botany and Geology

Research interests: Growth and calcification of coralline algae, mechanisms and biochemical pathways of carbonate deposition, effects of environmental conditions on cell wall mineralogy and algal growth, ecological consequences of calcification and role of biogenic carbonates in geologic carbon cycle

 
 
 
 
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Daniel Crawford, Undergraduate researcher

Majors: Engineering physics

Research interests: Biomechanical properties of filamentous algae, effect of cell wall composition on algal material properties

 
 
 
 
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Kevin Murphy, Undergraduate researcher

Majors: Visual Arts and Construction

Research interests: Preservation of seaweeds for classroom demonstrations, infiltrating kelps with glycerine and embedding corallines in resin

 
 
 
 
Students  

Now accepting student applications

I'm looking for bright, creative students who are inspired by seaweeds and want to understand how life "works." Applications from students with NSERC or NSF fellowships are especially welcome. To discuss possibilities of joining the lab, send me an email.

 
 
 
 

Department of Botany, University of British Columbia

3529-6270 University Blvd, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4 CANADA

Rm 2220, Biological Sciences Building

604-822-9338 (PTM office), 604-822-9413 (lab)