The Fluker Lab team is based at Arkansas State University. We integrate phylogenetics, phylogeography, population genetics, and ecology to better understand species distributions, diversification, and conservation needs of aquatic organisms. Our research deals primarily with freshwater fishes and mussels in habitats ranging from tiny groundwater seeps to large rivers.

Recent Lab Highlights

August 2023 - Brian Okwiri joined the Fluker Lab as a PhD student in the A-State Environmental Sciences Program. Brian is co-advised with Drew Sweet.

June-August 2023 - Dr. Brittany McCall successfully defended her dissertation and graduated with PhD in Environmental Sciences!

July 2022 - The Fluker Lab attended JMIH 2022 in Spokane, WA!

June-July 2022 - The Fluker Lab completed the final season of snorkel sampling for the Caddo Madtom. Jenna Sorenson from Augustana College joined us for a summer internship. 

May 2022 - Anna Pieri (co-advised with Jennifer Bouldin) graduated with MS in Biological Sciences.