Lab Members

Mary Kinkel, PhD
Mary Kinkel, PhD
Biomedical Sciences, Kent State University
Principal Investigator
 Alex Bohlmann, BS
Alex Bohlmann, BS
Biochemistry, South Dakota State University
Research Associate
 Kristi Fillaus, BS
Kristi Fillaus, BS
Biological Sciences, South Dakota State University
Research Associate

 

Model Organism

Zebrafish

Danio rerio, family Cyprinidae

Zebrafish are freshwater omnivores that live in warm temperatures and engage in shoaling. Natively, they   are found in rice fields and shallow rivers in India and Southeast Asia. Locally, they are popular in pet stores and research labs.