USGS Biology Research
USGS Biology Science Programs work together and with others to provide the scientific understanding and technologies needed to support the sound management and conservation of our Nation's biological resources. In addition to the diverse topics each program approaches, multiple areas of research are supported across Biology Science Programs, including threatened and endangered species, and genetics and genomics.
NOTE: Email addresses are suffixed with "@usgs.gov" unless otherwise noted
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- Biological Informatics Program
Create the informatics framework, provide the scientific content, and develop the public and private partnerships needed for the understanding and stewardship of our Nation's biological resources.
Point of Contact: Kate Kase
E-mail: kate_kase
Phone: 703-648-4216
- Contaminant Biology Program
Investigates the effects and exposure of environmental contaminants to the Nation's living resources, particularly those under the stewardship of the Department of the Interior.
Point of Contact:
Patti Bright, DVM
Contaminant Biology Coordinator
E-mail: pbright
Phone: 703-648-6895
- Cooperative Research Units Program
Conduct research on renewable natural resource questions; participate in the education of graduate students destined to become natural resource managers and scientists; provide technical assistance and consultation to parties who have legitimate interests in natural resource issues; and provide continuing education for natural resource professionals.
Point of Contact: Ken Williams, Chief
E-mail: byron_ken_williams
Phone: 703-648-4268
- Fisheries: Aquatic & Endangered Resources Program
Focuses on the study of aquatic organisms and aquatic habitats.
Point of Contact: Doug Beard, Ph.D.
Program Coordinator
E-mail: dbeard
Phone:
703-648-4215
Point of Contact: Robin Schrock
Assistant Program Coordinator
E-mail:
rschrock
Phone: 703-648-4066
- Invasive Species Program
Provides methodologies and information to address threats to ecological systems and native species due to the introduction and spread of invasive species.
Point of Contact: Sharon Gross
Program Coordinator
E-mail: sgross
Phone: 703-648-4076
Point of Contact: Cindy Kolar
Assistant Program Coordinator
E-mail: ckolar
Phone: 703-648-4023
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- Status and Trends of Biological Resources Program
Measures, predicts, assesses, and reports the status and trends of the Nation's biological resources. The Program facilitates research, enables resource management and stewardship, and promotes public understanding and appreciation of our living resources.
Point of Contact: Dan James
Acting Program Coordinator
E-mail: dan_james
Phone: 703-648-4253
Point of Contact: Paul H. Geissler, Ph.D.
Coordinator, National Park Monitoring Project
USGS Fort Collins Science Center
2150 Centre Ave., Building C
Fort Collins, CO 80526-8118
E-mail: Paul_Geissler
Phone: 970-226-9482
FAX 970-226-9452
- Terrestrial, Freshwater and Marine Ecosystems Program
Studies conducted by USGS Terrestrial, Freshwater, and Marine Ecosystems scientists describe factors that control ecosystem structure, function, condition, and the provision of goods and services. This information is used to predict future changes to ecosystems and to describe the results of management alternatives.
Point of Contact: Beatrice Van Horne, Ph.D.
Program Coordinator
E-mail: bvanhorne
Phone: 703-648-4053
Point of Contact: Colleen Charles
Assistant Program Coordinator
E-mail: colleen_charles
Phone: 703-648-4110
Point of Contact: Erik Berg
Fire Science Coordinator
Carbon Sequestration
E-mail:
eberg
Phone:
703-648-5861
- Wildlife: Terrestrial and Endangered Resources Program
Conducts research on diverse natural resource topics involving migratory wildlife, marine mammals, threatened and endangered species, wildlife disease, terrestrial plants, and amphibians.
Point of Contact: Laurie K. Allen
Wildlife Program Coordinator
E-mail: lkallen
Phone:
703-648-4019
Point of Contact: Patti Bright, DVM
Asst. Program Coordinator
National Wildlife Disease and
Contaminants Coordinator
E-mail: pbright
Phone: 703-648-6895
Point of Contact: Lianne Ball, Ph.D.
Assistant Program Coordinator, ARMI National Coordinator
E-mail: lball
Phone: 703-648-4028
Point of Contact: Steve Hilburger
Program Analyst, SSP Coordinator
E-mail: shilburger
Phone: 703-648-4036
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- Genetics and Genomics
USGS genetics and genomics activities and capabilities across all Biology Discipline programs.
Point of Contact: Kay M. Briggs
E-mail: kmbriggs
Phone: 703-648-4046
- Global Change
A primary focus of BRD global change research and monitoring is on the effects of global change on Department of Interior lands and resources. This work is conducted under the Terrestrial, Freshwater, and Marine Ecosystems Program.
Point of Contact: Colleen Charles
E-mail: colleen_charles
Phone: 703-648-4110
- Microbiology
U.S. Geological Survey microbiology efforts span the disciplines and cover many broad research areas, including fish and wildlife health and disease, climate change, microbial ecology, public health and water quality, geomicrobiology, and ecosystem function.
Point of Contact: Kay M. Briggs
E-mail: kmbriggs
Phone: 703-648-4046
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- Science Support Partnership Program
Through the Science Support Partnership (SSP) Program, the U.S. Geological Survey partners with the Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to understand and provide the critical science information required to effectively manage our nation’s resources. SSP funds are distributed to USGS Science Centers and Cooperative Research Units to meet science needs identified by the USFWS.
Point of Contact: Steve Hilburger
E-mail:shilburger
Phone: 703-648-4036
- National Climate Change and Wildlife Science Center
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the science agency of the U.S. Department of the Interior, is meeting the challenges of
the earth’s climate, including changes in temperature, weather patterns, and precipitation, and its significant effects on our nation’s fish and wildlife resources, now and in the future through the new National Climate Change and Wildlife Science Center.
Point of Contact: Hardy Pearce
Senior Staff Scientist
E-mail: hpearce
Phone: 703-648-4064
- Carbon Sequestration
Point of Contact: Zhiliang Zhu, Ph.D.
Carbon Sequestration
E-mail: Zzhu
Phone: 703-648-4243
- Wildland Fire
Point of Contact: Zhiliang Zhu, Ph.D.
Carbon Sequestration
E-mail: Zzhu
Phone: 703-648-4243
Point of Contact: Erik Berg
Fire Science Coordinator
Carbon Sequestration
E-mail: eberg
Phone: 703-648-5861
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