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Michael Noonan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of British Columbia's Okanagan campus. He is a quantitative ecologist with over a decade of research experience across three countries and five institutions. His research program focuses on untangling complex biological patterns from statistical bias and developing statistical methods and software to address the unique challenges presented by ecological data. His work aims to integrate ecological data in a statistically efficient manner to support evidence-based conservation. Noonan's research aligns with the overarching theme termed 'Biology Bias', which seeks to develop novel statistical methods, understand analytical discrepancies, and avoid estimation bias. His lab's research encompasses macro-ecology and species conservation using high-quality data and advanced analytical tools.
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