THE WILSTERMAN LAB
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Meet the Lab!

We are a reproductive physiology lab with an interest in
​how reproductive traits evolve, diversify, and adapt!

The Wilsterman Lab is particularly interested in the physiology that constrains reproductive output and the mechanisms that are responsible for variation in reproductive traits among and within species. We ask questions about two different types of variation in reproduction:
  1. What systems underlay stable variation in reproductive function (including adaptive variation in reproductive function)?
  2. Which cues and physiological systems does mom use to control her investment across a reproductive cycle (i.e., individual variation in investment)?
We combine neuroendocrinology, cell biology, evolutionary physiology, and functional genomics approach for both in vivo and in vitro systems to identify mechanisms underlying ecologically-relevant phenotypic variation. 

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Kate Wilsterman, PhD
Prinicipal Investigator
Background:  CV
Bucknell University, BSc (Biol.)
UC Berkeley, PhD (Int. Biol.)
UMontana, Post-doc (Evo. Biol.)

Interests: eco/evo/repro. physiology
Hobbies: running, skiing, great coffee, and a good laugh.
Favorite Lab Item: The cryostat!
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Anna Bautista
Lab Manager
Background: 
CSU, BSc (Zoology),
with an Anthropology minor
Interests: Neuroendocrinology & reproductive phys.

Hobbies: reading, sunshine, and countless creative endeavors.
Favorite Lab Item: P5000
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Ashley Larson, MS
Research Technician
Background: 
CSU BSc (Zool. & Biol.),
CSU MS (Zoology)
Interests: Conservation, adaptation,
& physiology

Hobbies: Anything outdoors!
Favorite Lab Item: APX100 
fluorescent scope


Chloe Butler
Master's Student
Background: 
Texas A&M, BSc (Biology),
with a Philosophy minor
Interests: Coming soon!

Hobbies: Coming soon!
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Mya Voigtsberger
Undergraduate Researcher
Background: 
Current CSU Zoology student,
pursuing veterinary school
Interests: Wildlife medicine and reproductive phys.

Hobbies: Dressage, rock climbing, and hanging out with wolves
Favorite Lab Item: Mini-trash cans
(AKA staining jars)
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Gabe Koubek
Visiting Student Researcher
Background: 
Current Maastricht Univ. student in Medical Biology
,
pursuing medical school
Interests: High altitude phys./adapt.

Hobbies: Alpine climbing, motocross, & welding/masonry

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Ellery Myers
Undergraduate Researcher
Background: 
Current CSU Biology student,
pursuing medical school
Interests: Reproductive biology

Hobbies: Anything outside
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Kylie Jewett
Undergraduate Researcher
Background: 
Current CSU Biology student
Interests: Embryology and
reproductive biology

Hobbies: Hiking, reading, and muusic
Aria Fischer
Undergraduate Researcher
Background: 
Current CSU undergraduate student
Interests: Coming soon!

Hobbies: Coming soon!

Collaborators

  • The Williams Lab (Colorado State University)
  • The Velotta Lab (Univ. of Denver)
  • The Cheviron Lab (University of Montana)
  • The Good Lab (University of Montana)​
  • The Sudmant Lab (UC Berkeley)
  • The Bentley Lab (UC Berkeley)
  • The Kriegsfeld Lab (UC Berkeley)
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