Rebecca D. Klaper
Shaw Assistant Scientist

Great Lakes WATER Institute
600 E. Greenfield Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53204
Phone: (414) 382-1713
E-Mail:

Education
Ph.D. Ecology, University of Georgia

M.S. Entomology University of Georgia

B.S. Honors Biology, University of Illinois

My research examines the impact of various emerging contaminants (e.g. nanomaterials, pharmaceuticals) as well as natural stressors on freshwater organisms. We are using genomic data as a tool to investigate the impacts of these various ootential stressors and to develop biomarkers of exposure and effect to be used as tools for ecological risk assessment. For more information on specific projects, please use the links provided to the left.

I am also involved in a community project to improve the Kinnickinnic River Watershed in Milwaukee. For more information please click here.