Charlotte F. Narr, PhD

I study the causes and consequences of nutrient flows through aquatic organisms. Using principles from ecological stoichiometry, biogeochemistry, and parasitology, my research links the physiologies of organisms to aquatic nutrient cycles. I am particularly fascinated by the nutritional context of life history tradeoffs, so host-parasite systems are my favorite study subjects. The fundamental relationships that my research explores can be used to inform the management of ecosystems for both disease and nutrient availability.

Most of my work falls into one of two categories: 1) the nutritional context of aquatic parasite-host interactions, or 2) floodplain nutrient management, but I’m always on the lookout for new systems to explore.