The Wong Lab use a combination of physiological and molecular approaches to investigate how marine invertebrates respond to changes in their environment. In addition to understanding these response mechanisms, we aim to explore tools and methods we can use to promote resilience to climate change. One of our main aims is to integrate our work with practitioners and stakeholders so that our research directly contributes to improving outcomes in conservation, restoration, and aquaculture.
Latest News
- New paper alert!
Check out our new paper led by PhD student, Emma Johnson, that was recently published in Frontiers in Marine Science! We performed a systematic review of epigenetic pathways underlying gene expression and phenotypic plasticity in aquatic invertebrates.
- Wong Lab at BEM
Emma (PhD student), Henry (PhD student), Callie (PhD student), Ruth (undergraduate), and Annabelle (undergraduate, Bass Connections) presented at the Benthic Ecology Meeting in Virginia Beach. We had a great time sharing our work and connecting with colleagues!
- Juliet in Scotland
Juliet traveled to Scotland where she presented a talk at the Ocean Sciences Meeting and a seminar at the University of Glasgow (special thanks to Dr. Anna McGregor for hosting!).
- Wong Lab at SciREN Coast
Wong Lab members joined the 13th Annual SciREN Coast Networking Event where they connected with K-12 educators to offer science education outreach in the form of invertebrate touch tanks and informative cards about our local marine inverts. Their booth won a “Fan Favorite” award!
- Samantha George graduates!
Congrats to Samantha George, who graduated at the end of Fall 2025. Samantha presented her senior thesis project to the DUML community and earned a Graduation with Distinction in Marine Science and Conservation. We look forward to seeing the amazing things she does next!
