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Steven Short is an Associate Professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Toronto. He holds both a Bachelor and PhD degree from the University of British Columbia. His research primarily focuses on molecular ecology and the study of aquatic microorganisms, investigating their roles as major primary producers in freshwater and marine ecosystems. His work highlights the importance of phytoplankton in aquatic food webs and biogeochemical cycles. Additionally, Short's research explores the interactions between viruses and phytoplankton, revealing the role of viruses as significant agents of phytoplankton mortality. He employs quantitative molecular techniques to study community composition and dynamics in both natural environments and laboratory cultures.
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