Caoimhe Dunne
Caoimhe is a undergraduate student in Zoology. She is surveying and analyzing black flies in Algonquin Park in comparison to past studies for her thesis.
Christian Alvarez
Christian is a graduate student with a deep passion for genetics, wildlife, and the natural world. In the Pepinelli Lab, he works as a beekeeper, and uses environmental DNA to monitor the health of honey bee colonies and their surrounding ecosystems. His research reflects a lifelong curiosity about nature and a drive to make science meaningful and accessible.
Natasha Robson
Nicole Luciani
Nicole is an undergrad Biomedical Biology student, working through an Undergraduate Student Research Award. She is working with black flies to support her thesis on black flies feeding patterns.
Sarah Barnard
Sarah is an undergrad Forensic Science student, working through the McLaughlin Excellence Scholarship. She’s assisting the Pepinelli Lab as webmaster, and beekeeper.
Willow Cooper
Willow is a recent graduate with an Honours Specialization in Zoology, she is working in the Pepinelli Lab to complete her graduate studies.
Previous Lab Members –2025
Evyn Martin
Evyn is an undergrad ADVL and Biology student, working through an Undergraduate Student Research Award. They’re assisting the Pepinelli Lab as a webmaster, 3D designer, and beekeeper.
Jenna Legault
Jenna is a recent graduate with an Honours Specialization in Biology, currently volunteering in the Pepinelli Lab to explore passions for wildlife and genetics.
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