Smithsonian Environmental Research Center

Understanding Ecosystems for a Sustainable Future

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Staff Profile

Kristina Borst

Head Technician

Research Labs

Marine Disease Ecology

Marine Invasions Research

BorstK@si.edu

Biography

Education:
B.A. Biology and minor in Environmental Studies, St. Mary's College of Maryland, St. Mary's City. 2015

Research Interests:
Marine and estuarine ecology. Parasite abundance and biodiversity. Parasite-host interactions. Dermo disease in bivalves. Oyster population ecology and fishery. Microscope photography. Metabarcoding. Scientific outreach

Contact Info:
borstk@si.edu
Office: 443-482-2452
Smithsonian Environmental Research Center
647 Contees Wharf Rd. (shipping)
Edgewater, MD 21037