Dr. Matt Rise
I develop and use genomic resources, including microarrays, in
studies related to fish health. DNA microarrays allow a researcher
to analyze relative expression levels of thousands of genes
simultaneously. In my laboratory, experiments involving genomic
techniques are used to identify the key genes involved in
biological processes such as reproduction, development, growth, and
immune responses to pathogens. We also study the transcriptomic and
behavioural responses of fish exposed to environmental stressors
including toxicants (e.g. pesticides, heavy metals). Some of the
genomic techniques that we utilize include DNA microarray
hybridizations, quantitative reverse transcription - polymerase
chain reaction (QPCR), and high-complexity cDNA library
construction and characterization.
