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​Kirsten M. Prior, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Binghamton University (SUNY)

B.Sc., Western University
Ph.D. University of Notre Dame
Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Toronto
Postdoctoral Associate, University of Florida


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Graduate Students
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Susan Lee, Master's Student (2016 --)
B.Sc., Environmental Science, Binghamton University

Suzy's research interests are in invasive species, biological control, and plant and insect interactions. She is working on a project comparing oak gall-former parasitoid interactions between the native and expanded ranges of a range-expanding gall-former. Outside of the lab, she is an avid backpacker, cyclist, and rock climber. She loves being outside and has spent the past few summers in Maine building new trails.




Carmela Buono, Ph.D. Student (2017--)
B.S., Ecology, Evolution, and Natural Resources, Rutgers University, New Brunswick

After Carmela's time at Rutgers, she spent a year completing a term of service with AmeriCorps in the New Jersey Watershed Ambassador Program, where she developed a passion for outreach and promoting environmental stewardship. Carmela’s research interests include plant ecology, restoration ecology, invasive species, and how multi-trophic interactions are affected by global change. Currently, she is working on a project examining how land use change and invasive species affects ant seed dispersal mutualisms in eastern deciduous forests. Outside of the lab she enjoys spending time outdoors, reading, painting, cooking, and crafting!

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Dylan Jones, Ph.D. Student (2018 --)

B.Sc., Biology, Roanoke College; M.Sc., Biology, Montclair State University

Dylan comes to us from Montclair State University, where he recently received his M.Sc. in Biology with a concentration in Ecology and Evolution. His research interests include anthropogenic impacts on species interactions, communities, and ecosystem function. Dylan is workington a project examining how anthropogenic change, such as invasion, climate change, and land use change affects host-parasitoid interactions. Outside of the lab, Dylan enjoys hiking, traveling, working out, spending time with family, and learning about native flora and fauna. 



​Undergraduate Researchers
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Dudley Britton, Biological Sciences
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Wyatt Parker, Environmental Studies (Honor's Thesis)
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Melina Brunelli, Biochemistry
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Roni Friedman, Biological Sciences
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Catherine Ruis, Environmental Studies
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Will Smisko, Biological Sciences
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Sarah Martin, Environmental Studies
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Jesse Lofaso, Biological Sciences & Environmental Studies

Former lab members​

Picture2017 Pacific Northwest Field crew: Kirsten, Megan Blance, Susan Lee, and Shannon Meadley Dunphy

Lab Manager
Shannon Meadley Dunphy, McGill, PhD student

Undergraduate Researchers
Gabriella Bayshtock
Sabina Bayshtock
Megan Blance, Smithsonian Internship
Tim Morris, SUNY ESF, MSc student
Melissa Noboa, NYC Civic Corps
Tim Wong, Fordham Univ., MSc student









Contact us
Binghamton University (SUNY)
Biological Sciences Department
Vestal Parkway East
PO Box 6000
Binghamton NY 13902
kprior(at)binghamton.edu
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