Kinsley Lab
The Kinsley Lab is a research group in the Veterinary Population Medicine Department in the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Minnesota. Research in the lab focuses on understanding mechanisms associated with the spread of pathogens, invasive species, and pollutants. Current projects are highlighted below. Please visit our research page to learn more.
Chytrid fungi: Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans (Bsal) and Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (Bd)
Robotics and aquatic ecosystem health
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Lab Info
We are always looking for excited and engaged scholars to join our team!
If you are interested in joining the lab, please send an email to Dr. Kinsley with :
A description of your interests
A summary of relevant research experience
A summary of your academic history
Our Founding, Mission, Values
Amy Kinsley, DVM, PhD, founded the Kinsley Lab at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine in 2019 to understand complex systems and use this understanding to promote human, animal, and environmental health. Read our past publications here.
We value creativity, diversity, and flexibility and are excited to tackle problems across disciplines. Contact us
Selected Press
In this 2021 interview, Amy Kinsley, DVM, PhD, answers questions on what the latest research on aquatic invasive species (AIS) shows, what boaters and anglers alike can do to stop the spread of AIS, as well as the new AIS Explorer dashboard.
In April 2020, Amy was interviewed by the Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center (MAISRC) regarding her efforts to mitigate aquatic invasive species (AIS). Read the original interview here.