Dr John Hume | PI
Originally from Glasgow, Scotland I studied shark and skate embryology for a Masters Degree at the University of Glasgow, before completing a PhD in lamprey evolutionary ecology and conservation (I don’t like bones apparently). I then moved to Michigan State University (MSU) to work with Dr Michael Wagner as a Research Associate investigating ways to improve sea lamprey control in the Great Lakes through the use of the species’ natural chemical cues. I am currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Fisheries & Wildlife at MSU where my interests are broad but my focus remains on lampreys at the organismal level. I am particularly interested in pursuing topics that pertain to lamprey management, either their conservation or control.
I currently live in Lansing, MI with my wife, son, dog, cats, fish, chickens…and when possible I like to fish, hunt, and go birding around the state.
Email: jhume@msu.edu
Trisha Searcy | Lead Technician
I am from northern Michigan and obtained a BSc in Freshwater Science & Sustainability from Western Michigan University. I am currently employed by the US Geological Survey as a Biological Science Technician, based at the Hammond Bay Biological Station. My science interests include a lot of sea lamprey research, but particularly completing the lamprey life cycle in the lab, parasitic feeding, photographing lamprey, rearing native lamprey, and operating the mobile aquaculture trailer for the Sea Lamprey Aquaculture & Procurement initiative.
My personal interests include spending time outdoors, walking my two dogs (Kodee & Dusty), fishing & boating, camping.
Email: tsearcy@usgs.gov