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Hopkins Research Group

Bill Hopkins

Bill Hopkins holding a Hellbender in the water, with the Appalachian mountains on the horizon

Conservation Physiology and Wildlife Ecotoxicology Laboratory

The Hopkins lab is primarily interested in identifying the proximate and ultimate consequences of variation in egg incubation conditions for adult fitness and offspring phenotype, and the consequences of parental care decisions for offspring success. The lab also seeks to understand how modern ecological problems (e.g., climate change, habitat degradation, pollution) may influence these critical parent-offspring interactions.

Much of this work adopts an experimental approach, coupling laboratory, field, outdoor mesocosm experiments, and mathematical modeling to understand the transgenerational effects of chronic exposure to contaminants on wildlife.  This work typically involves collaboration with decisions makers, both locally and nationally, to develop science-based solutions and practical management decisions.

Principal Investigator

Bill Hopkins

William Hopkins, Ph.D.

Professor of Fish and Wildlife Conservation

Director of the Global Change Center

Associate Executive Director of the Fralin Life Sciences Institute

Fralin Life Sciences Institute 
Steger Hall | Office 245AB
1015 Life Science Circle
Blacksburg, VA 24061-0477

Email: hopkinsw@vt.edu
Office Phone: (540) 231-7292