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Research in Dr. Kirsten Monsen's lab focuses on conservation and population genetics of small, isolated populations of amphibians and reptiles. Additionally, in collaboration with Dr. Lisa Hazard, Professor of Biology at Montclair State, she have been using molecular detection methods to screen for pathogens implicated in amphibian and reptile declines and extinctions.
Research interests
Conservation and population genetics of small, isolated populations of amphibians and reptiles.
Scholarly Interests
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 14 Life Below Water -
SDG 15 Life on Land
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- 15 Article
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The effects of heterospecific mating frequency on the strength of cryptic reproductive barriers
Larson, E. L., Brassil, M. M., Maslan, J., Juárez, D., Lilagan, F., Tipton, H., Schweitzer, A., Skillman, J., Monsen-Collar, K. J. & Peterson, M. A., 1 Sep 2019, In: Journal of Evolutionary Biology. 32, 9, p. 900-912 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Complete genome sequences of 44 Arthrobacter phages
SEA-PHAGES Program & PHIRE Program, 1 Feb 2018, In: Genome Announcements. 6, 5, e01474-17.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A Ranavirus-related mortality event and the first report of ranavirus in New Jersey
Monsen-Collar, K., Hazard, L. & Dolcemascolo, P., 2013, In: Herpetological Review. 44, 2, p. 263-265 3 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Comparative analyses of effective population size within and among species: Ranid frogs as a case study
Phillipsen, I. C., Funk, W. C., Hoffman, E. A., Monsen, K. J. & Blouin, M. S., Oct 2011, In: Evolution. 65, 10, p. 2927-2945 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Cryptic gametic interactions confer both conspecific and heterospecific advantages in the Chrysochus (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) hybrid zone
Peterson, M. A., Larson, E. L., Brassil, M., Buckingham, K. J., Juárez, D., Deas, J., Mangloña, D., White, M. A., Maslan, J., Schweitzer, A. & Monsen, K. J., May 2011, In: Genetica. 139, 5, p. 663-676 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Press/Media
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Experts raise alarm as dangerous virus spreads among animals in US: 'We don't fully understand what it's going to do'
2/03/26
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Experts raise alarm as dangerous virus spreads among animals in US: 'We don't fully understand what it's going to do'
25/02/26
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Climate Change Could Make This Horrific New Jersey Wildlife Disease Worse
Hazard, L., Goodey, N. & Monsen, K.
17/02/26
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