Barbara A Lubinski
Barb is a Biologist at the Eastern Ecological Science Center in Kearneysville, WV.
Since 1995, she has performed molecular genetics research tasks in support of conservation genetics and genomics of imperiled species, including Atlantic salmon, Atlantic sturgeon, and Brook Trout among many other organisms. Some of the recent and ongoing research projects Barb has been involved in include determining the continent-of-origin of Atlantic salmon off the west coast of Greenland, determining fish and aquatic invertebrate biodiversity using DNA metabarcoding of sediment and water samples from Great Smoky Mountains National Park, determining the genetic structure of wild Brook trout in North Carolina, Tennessee, Maryland and the southern Appalachians to support conservation and management, and determining the stock composition of Atlantic sturgeon captured along the eastern coast of the U.S.
Professional Experience
2000 to present: Biologist, U.S. Geological Survey, Leetown Science Center, Kearneysville, WV
1999 to 2000: General Biologist II, JCWS, Leetown Science Center, Kearneysville, WV
1997 to 1999: General Biologist, U.S. Geological Survey, Leetown Science Center, Kearneysville, WV
1995 to 1997: Scientific Technician II, Asci, Leetown Science Center, Kearneysville, WV
1993 to 1995: Laboratory Technician, Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, VA Tech, Blacksburg, VA
1990 to 1995: Graduate Assistant, Biology Department, VA Tech, Blacksburg, VA
Education and Certifications
M.S., 1993, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Biology)
B.S., 1988, Bowling Green State University (Biology)
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Stock composition of Atlantic sturgeon (Acipenser oxyrinchus oxyrinchus) encountered in marine and estuarine environments on the U.S. Atlantic Coast
Atlantic sturgeon (Acipenser oxyrinchus oxyrinchus) is a large, anadromous fish native to the Atlantic Coast of North America. Although this species once supported important fisheries, centuries of exploitation and habitat degradation have resulted in dramatic declines, presumed extirpation in some rivers, and ultimately listing under the U.S. Endangered Species Act (ESA). Under the ESA, Atlantic
Authors
David C. Kazyak, Shannon L. White, Barbara A. Lubinski, Robin L. Johnson, Michael S. Eackles
Genetic structure of Maryland Brook Trout populations: Management implications for a threatened species
Brook Trout Salvelinus fontinalis have declined across their native range due to multiple anthropogenic factors, including landscape alteration and climate change. Although coldwater streams in Maryland (eastern United States) historically supported significant Brook Trout populations, only fragmented remnant populations remain, with the exception of the upper Savage River watershed in western Mar
Authors
Raymond P. Morgan II, David C. Kazyak, Tim L. King, Barbara A. Lubinski, Matthew T. Sell, Alan A Heft, Jess W Jones
Development of genetic baseline information to support the conservation and management of wild Brook Trout in North Carolina
Following centuries of declines, there is growing interest in conserving extant wild populations and reintroducing Brook Trout (Salvelinus fontinalis) populations of native ancestry. A population genetic baseline can enhance conservation outcomes and promote restoration success. Consequently, it is important to document existing patterns of genetic variation across the landscape and translate thes
Authors
David C. Kazyak, Barbara A. Lubinski, Jacob M Rash, Thomas C Johnson, Timothy L. King
Using advanced population genomics to better understand the relationship between offshore and spawning habitat use for Atlantic Sturgeon
Atlantic Sturgeon (Acipenser oxyrinchus oxyrinchus) are a large-bodied anadromous fish that historically supported important fisheries along the east coast of the United States. Following years of overharvest and habitat degradation, populations experienced severe declines. In 2012, the National Marine Fisheries Service listed Atlantic Sturgeon under the Endangered Species Act (ESA; 61 FR 4722). T
Authors
David C. Kazyak, Aaron Aunins, Robin L. Johnson, Barbara A. Lubinski, Michael S. Eackles, Tim L. King
Demographic and genetic description of Greenland’s only indigenous Atlantic salmon Salmo salar population
A survey of the Kapisillit River system was conducted in 2005 and 2012 to study the only indigenous Atlantic salmon Salmo salar population in Greenland. Little is known about its characteristics or its relationship with other S. salar populations across the species range. Juvenile S. salar were captured in all stations surveyed within the lower river with the highest densities lower in the river a
Authors
Jo Vegar Arnekleiv, Jan Grimsrud Davidsen, Timothy F Sheehan, Sarah J Lehnert, Ian R Bradbury, L Ronning, Aslak Darre Sjursen, G Kjaerstad, Barbara A. Lubinski, Kjell J Nilssen
Understanding the genetic characteristics of Wild Brook Trout populations in North Carolina thanks to the guidance of Dr. Tim King
We genotyped 7,588 brook trout representing 406 collections from across the State of North Carolina (Figure 1) at 12 microsatellite loci (King et al. 2012). The vast majority ofcollections appeared to represent single populations, based on general conformance to HardyWeinberg equilibrium and limited evidence for linkage-disequilibrium. Allelic diversity was low to moderate relative to Brook Trout
Authors
David C. Kazyak, Barbara A. Lubinski, Jacob M Rash, Tim L. King
Assessing the impact of stocking northern-origin hatchery brook trout on the genetics of wild populations in North Carolina
The release of hatchery-origin fish into streams with endemics can degrade the genetics of wild populations if interbreeding occurs. Starting in the 1800s, brook trout descendent from wild populations in the northeastern United States were stocked from hatcheries into streams across broad areas of North America to create and enhance fishery resources. Across the southeastern United States, many mi
Authors
David C. Kazyak, Jacob Rash, Barbara A. Lubinski, Tim L. King
Comprehensive genetic analyses reveal evolutionary distinction of a mouse (Zapus hudsonius preblei) proposed for delisting from the US Endangered Species Act
Zapus hudsonius preblei, listed as threatened under the US Endangered Species Act (ESA), is one of 12 recognized subspecies of meadow jumping mice found in North America. Recent morphometric and phylogenetic comparisons among Z. h. preblei and neighbouring conspecifics questioned the taxonomic status of selected subspecies, resulting in a proposal to delist the Z. h. preblei from the ESA. We prese
Authors
Tim L. King, John F. Switzer, Cheryl L. Morrison, Michael S. Eackles, Colleen Young, Barbara A. Lubinski, Paul M. Cryan
Comparison of mitochondrial DNA control region sequence and microsatellite DNA analyses in estimating population structure and gene flow rates in Atlantic sturgeon Acipenser oxyrinchus
Atlantic sturgeon Acipenser oxyrinchus is large, long-lived, and anadromous with subspecies distributed along the Atlantic (A. oxyrinchus oxyrinchus) and Gulf of Mexico (A. o. desotoi) coasts of North America. Although it is not certain if extirpation of some population units has occurred, because of anthropogenic influences abundances of all populations are low compared with historical levels. In
Authors
I. Wirgin, J. Waldman, J. Stabile, B. Lubinski, T. King
Microsatellite DNA variation Atlantic sturgeon (Acipenser oxyrinchus oxyrinchus) and cross-species amplification the Acipenseridae
Overharvest and habitat alteration have led to a collapse of most commercial Atlantic sturgeon(Acipenser oxyrinchus oxyrinchus)fisheries while pushing the species to rarity or extirpation in most of its historical range. A biologically sound conservation program for this species requires knowledge of its genetic diversity and of the evolutionary relationships among geographic populations. To addre
Authors
T.L. King, B.A. Lubinski, A.P. Spidle
Fine-scale population structure in Atlantic salmon from Maine's Penobscot River drainage
We report a survey of micro satellite DNA variation in Atlantic salmon from the unimpounded lower reaches of Maine's Penobscot River. Our analysis indicates that Atlantic salmon in the Penobscot River are distinct from other populations that have little or no history of human-mediated repopulation, including two of its tributaries, Cove Brook and Kenduskeag Stream, another Maine river, the Ducktra
Authors
A.P. Spidle, Schill W. Bane, B.A. Lubinski, T.L. King
Population structure of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L.): A range-wide perspective from microsatellite DNA variation
Atlantic salmon (n = 1682) from 27 anadromous river populations and two nonanadromous strains ranging from south-central Maine, USA to northern Spain were genotyped at 12 microsatellite DNA loci. This suite of moderate to highly polymorphic loci revealed 266 alleles (5–37/locus) range-wide. Statistically significant allelic and genotypic heterogeneity was observed across loci between all but one p
Authors
T.L. King, S.T. Kalinowski, W. B. Schill, A.P. Spidle, B.A. Lubinski
Non-USGS Publications**
Richards AL, TL King, BA Lubinski, SE Moore, M Kulp, LS Webb. 2009. Characterization of the Genetic Structure among Brook Trout in LeConte Creek, Tennessee. 2008 Proc. Annu. Conf. Southeast. Assoc. Fish and Wildl. Agencies 62: 195-202.
Laughlin TF, BA Lubinski, EH Park, DS Taylor, and BJ Turner. 1995. Clonal stability and mutation in the self-fertilizing hermaphroditic fish, Rivulus marmoratus. J Hered 86(5): 399-402.
Lubinski BA, WP Davis, DS Taylor, and BJ Turner. 1995. Outcrossing in a natural population of a self-fertilizing hermaphroditic fish. J Hered 86: 469-473.
**Disclaimer: The views expressed in Non-USGS publications are those of the author and do not represent the views of the USGS, Department of the Interior, or the U.S. Government.
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Stock composition of Atlantic sturgeon (Acipenser oxyrinchus oxyrinchus) encountered in marine and estuarine environments on the U.S. Atlantic Coast
Atlantic sturgeon (Acipenser oxyrinchus oxyrinchus) is a large, anadromous fish native to the Atlantic Coast of North America. Although this species once supported important fisheries, centuries of exploitation and habitat degradation have resulted in dramatic declines, presumed extirpation in some rivers, and ultimately listing under the U.S. Endangered Species Act (ESA). Under the ESA, AtlanticAuthorsDavid C. Kazyak, Shannon L. White, Barbara A. Lubinski, Robin L. Johnson, Michael S. EacklesGenetic structure of Maryland Brook Trout populations: Management implications for a threatened species
Brook Trout Salvelinus fontinalis have declined across their native range due to multiple anthropogenic factors, including landscape alteration and climate change. Although coldwater streams in Maryland (eastern United States) historically supported significant Brook Trout populations, only fragmented remnant populations remain, with the exception of the upper Savage River watershed in western MarAuthorsRaymond P. Morgan II, David C. Kazyak, Tim L. King, Barbara A. Lubinski, Matthew T. Sell, Alan A Heft, Jess W JonesDevelopment of genetic baseline information to support the conservation and management of wild Brook Trout in North Carolina
Following centuries of declines, there is growing interest in conserving extant wild populations and reintroducing Brook Trout (Salvelinus fontinalis) populations of native ancestry. A population genetic baseline can enhance conservation outcomes and promote restoration success. Consequently, it is important to document existing patterns of genetic variation across the landscape and translate thesAuthorsDavid C. Kazyak, Barbara A. Lubinski, Jacob M Rash, Thomas C Johnson, Timothy L. KingUsing advanced population genomics to better understand the relationship between offshore and spawning habitat use for Atlantic Sturgeon
Atlantic Sturgeon (Acipenser oxyrinchus oxyrinchus) are a large-bodied anadromous fish that historically supported important fisheries along the east coast of the United States. Following years of overharvest and habitat degradation, populations experienced severe declines. In 2012, the National Marine Fisheries Service listed Atlantic Sturgeon under the Endangered Species Act (ESA; 61 FR 4722). TAuthorsDavid C. Kazyak, Aaron Aunins, Robin L. Johnson, Barbara A. Lubinski, Michael S. Eackles, Tim L. KingDemographic and genetic description of Greenland’s only indigenous Atlantic salmon Salmo salar population
A survey of the Kapisillit River system was conducted in 2005 and 2012 to study the only indigenous Atlantic salmon Salmo salar population in Greenland. Little is known about its characteristics or its relationship with other S. salar populations across the species range. Juvenile S. salar were captured in all stations surveyed within the lower river with the highest densities lower in the river aAuthorsJo Vegar Arnekleiv, Jan Grimsrud Davidsen, Timothy F Sheehan, Sarah J Lehnert, Ian R Bradbury, L Ronning, Aslak Darre Sjursen, G Kjaerstad, Barbara A. Lubinski, Kjell J NilssenUnderstanding the genetic characteristics of Wild Brook Trout populations in North Carolina thanks to the guidance of Dr. Tim King
We genotyped 7,588 brook trout representing 406 collections from across the State of North Carolina (Figure 1) at 12 microsatellite loci (King et al. 2012). The vast majority ofcollections appeared to represent single populations, based on general conformance to HardyWeinberg equilibrium and limited evidence for linkage-disequilibrium. Allelic diversity was low to moderate relative to Brook TroutAuthorsDavid C. Kazyak, Barbara A. Lubinski, Jacob M Rash, Tim L. KingAssessing the impact of stocking northern-origin hatchery brook trout on the genetics of wild populations in North Carolina
The release of hatchery-origin fish into streams with endemics can degrade the genetics of wild populations if interbreeding occurs. Starting in the 1800s, brook trout descendent from wild populations in the northeastern United States were stocked from hatcheries into streams across broad areas of North America to create and enhance fishery resources. Across the southeastern United States, many miAuthorsDavid C. Kazyak, Jacob Rash, Barbara A. Lubinski, Tim L. KingComprehensive genetic analyses reveal evolutionary distinction of a mouse (Zapus hudsonius preblei) proposed for delisting from the US Endangered Species Act
Zapus hudsonius preblei, listed as threatened under the US Endangered Species Act (ESA), is one of 12 recognized subspecies of meadow jumping mice found in North America. Recent morphometric and phylogenetic comparisons among Z. h. preblei and neighbouring conspecifics questioned the taxonomic status of selected subspecies, resulting in a proposal to delist the Z. h. preblei from the ESA. We preseAuthorsTim L. King, John F. Switzer, Cheryl L. Morrison, Michael S. Eackles, Colleen Young, Barbara A. Lubinski, Paul M. CryanComparison of mitochondrial DNA control region sequence and microsatellite DNA analyses in estimating population structure and gene flow rates in Atlantic sturgeon Acipenser oxyrinchus
Atlantic sturgeon Acipenser oxyrinchus is large, long-lived, and anadromous with subspecies distributed along the Atlantic (A. oxyrinchus oxyrinchus) and Gulf of Mexico (A. o. desotoi) coasts of North America. Although it is not certain if extirpation of some population units has occurred, because of anthropogenic influences abundances of all populations are low compared with historical levels. InAuthorsI. Wirgin, J. Waldman, J. Stabile, B. Lubinski, T. KingMicrosatellite DNA variation Atlantic sturgeon (Acipenser oxyrinchus oxyrinchus) and cross-species amplification the Acipenseridae
Overharvest and habitat alteration have led to a collapse of most commercial Atlantic sturgeon(Acipenser oxyrinchus oxyrinchus)fisheries while pushing the species to rarity or extirpation in most of its historical range. A biologically sound conservation program for this species requires knowledge of its genetic diversity and of the evolutionary relationships among geographic populations. To addreAuthorsT.L. King, B.A. Lubinski, A.P. SpidleFine-scale population structure in Atlantic salmon from Maine's Penobscot River drainage
We report a survey of micro satellite DNA variation in Atlantic salmon from the unimpounded lower reaches of Maine's Penobscot River. Our analysis indicates that Atlantic salmon in the Penobscot River are distinct from other populations that have little or no history of human-mediated repopulation, including two of its tributaries, Cove Brook and Kenduskeag Stream, another Maine river, the DucktraAuthorsA.P. Spidle, Schill W. Bane, B.A. Lubinski, T.L. KingPopulation structure of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L.): A range-wide perspective from microsatellite DNA variation
Atlantic salmon (n = 1682) from 27 anadromous river populations and two nonanadromous strains ranging from south-central Maine, USA to northern Spain were genotyped at 12 microsatellite DNA loci. This suite of moderate to highly polymorphic loci revealed 266 alleles (5–37/locus) range-wide. Statistically significant allelic and genotypic heterogeneity was observed across loci between all but one pAuthorsT.L. King, S.T. Kalinowski, W. B. Schill, A.P. Spidle, B.A. LubinskiNon-USGS Publications**
Richards AL, TL King, BA Lubinski, SE Moore, M Kulp, LS Webb. 2009. Characterization of the Genetic Structure among Brook Trout in LeConte Creek, Tennessee. 2008 Proc. Annu. Conf. Southeast. Assoc. Fish and Wildl. Agencies 62: 195-202.
Laughlin TF, BA Lubinski, EH Park, DS Taylor, and BJ Turner. 1995. Clonal stability and mutation in the self-fertilizing hermaphroditic fish, Rivulus marmoratus. J Hered 86(5): 399-402.
Lubinski BA, WP Davis, DS Taylor, and BJ Turner. 1995. Outcrossing in a natural population of a self-fertilizing hermaphroditic fish. J Hered 86: 469-473.
**Disclaimer: The views expressed in Non-USGS publications are those of the author and do not represent the views of the USGS, Department of the Interior, or the U.S. Government.