Marine Biotoxins Program - Biosketch
Jennifer Maucher, M.S.
Position: Marine biologist
Contact Information:
My current research project revolves around the use of blood collection cards as a sampling method for biomonitoring marine animals that have potentially been exposed to brevetoxin. We send collection kits to researchers in areas that are prone to blooms of Karenia brevis and any associated mortality events associated with those blooms. These blooms can kill a variety of organisms, including fish, shellfish, birds, manatees and dolphins. Blood samples can be collected from animals in the field and sent to us for analysis by ELISA. The ELISA format is currently being optimized for use with blood card samples in order to lower detection limits and enhance its use as a biomonitoring tool for marine animals
Education
- M.S., 2001, Marine Biology, College of Charleston, Charleston, SC
- B.S., 1992, Biology, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA
Professional Appointments
- 2002-present: Biologist, NOAA/NOS/CCEHBR, Marine Biotoxin Program, Charleston, SC
- 2003-present: Adjunct faculty, Trident Technical College, Charleston, SC
- 1999-2001: Research assistant, College of Charleston, SC
- 1997-1998: Teaching assistant, College of Charleston, SC
- 1997, 1998: Assistant scientist, Sea Education Association, Woods Hole, MA
- 1992-1996: Senior cytotechnologist, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
Professional Activities: Research Cruises
- 2005: Azores- Iceland
- 2000: CHARyBDIS, California-Peru
- 1999: CIRCUS, Coastal California
- 1998: ROAVVERS, New Zealand-Antarctica
- 1997: Lewes, DE-Bermuda
Representative Publications
- Maucher, J.M., Ramsdell, J.S., 2005. Ultrasensitive detection of domoic acid in mouse blood by competitive ELISA using blood collection cards. Toxicon, 45(5):607-613.
- Maucher, J.M., Ramsdell, J.S. 2005. Domoic Acid Transfer to Milk: Evaluation of a Potential Route of Neonatal Exposure. Environ. Health Perspect., 113(4):461-464.
