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David Caron is a Professor in the Biological Sciences at the University of Southern California (USC). He co-founded the Center for Integrated Networked Aquatic Platforms (CINAPS). His research primarily focuses on marine and freshwater microbial ecology, emphasizing trophic relationships among protists, including microalgae and protozoa. His recent projects include studying the distribution and feeding ecology of bacterivorous and herbivorous protozoa and investigating the impacts of harmful algae. He has a Ph.D. in Biological Oceanography from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and has held various prestigious roles in multiple research institutions, including as a Senior Scientist at WHOI and Associate Scientist at Woods Hole. Caron is an accomplished scholar with numerous publications in renowned journals and has been recognized with multiple awards, including Fellow of the American Academy of Microbiology and the USC Raubenheimer Outstanding Senior Faculty Award.
University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA
Leading courses and conducting research in Biological Sciences.
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution • Woods Hole, MA
Conducting advanced oceanographic research.
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution • Woods Hole, MA
Participated in marine research and teaching.
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution • Woods Hole, MA
Engaged in multidisciplinary marine research.
Lamont-Doherty Geological Observatory Columbia University • Palisades, NY
Focused on field research in various international sites.
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