Dr.
Novak's primary research interests are in the field of ecological
genetics. He uses wildlife species as his focal organisms for study.
Since ecological genetics involves the interaction of organisms with
their environment he also utilizes the effects of anthropogenic
stressors to look at genotoxic effects on wildlife populations.
Currently he is working on the evolution of organismal form (size,
shape and symmetry) and the use of form components as tools for the
management of wildlife populations and as effects biomarkers in
ecotoxicological studies. Students wishing to work with Dr. Novak
should either have, or have a desire to develop, skills in statistical
analysis and population or quantitative genetics and the desire to
learn the application of genetic techniques, such as DNA strand
breakage assays, to problems in ecotoxicology.
Contact:
Dr. James M. Novak
Eastern Illinois University
Department of Biological Sciences
600 Lincoln Ave
Charleston IL, 61920-3099
Office: 217.581.6385
Fax: 217.581.7141
Email: jmnovak@eiu.edu
Dr. James M. Novak
Eastern Illinois University
Department of Biological Sciences
600 Lincoln Ave
Charleston IL, 61920-3099
Office: 217.581.6385
Fax: 217.581.7141
Email: jmnovak@eiu.edu