Dr. Kerry Ann Naish

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Biography

Kerry Naish is a professor and director of the Marine Biology program at the College of the Environment at the University of Washington. She is a well-traveled biologist known for her work as an evolutionary geneticist. Her research employs genetic approaches to characterize the fitness of fish populations, considering the influence of structure on population dynamics, and how humans impact the evolution of traits in these species. Naish collaborates with four faculty members in the Molecular Ecology Research Lab (MERLAB), focusing on genetic research related to aquatic animals, primarily Pacific salmonids. Additionally, she has conducted research on turtles in South Africa and has been involved in various projects ranging from studies on Cape horse mackerel to invasive mussels and leatherback sea turtles.

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Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
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Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.