Jennifer A Fike
Jennifer Fike is a Geneticist and Lab Manager at the Fort Collins Science Center.
Jennifer Fike is a Geneticist at the Fort Collins Science Center and lab manager for the Molecular Ecology Lab (MEL). She specializes in all aspects of laboratory benchwork including DNA extraction, PCR, microsatellite development, microsatellite genotyping, Sanger sequencing, qPCR, ddRAD library preparation, shotgun sequencing, SNP genotyping, working with non-invasive genetic samples and eDNA. The data she generates is used in a wide range of genetic and genomic studies including species identification, sex determination, parentage analysis, landscape genetics/genomics and genetic mark-recapture.
Professional Experience
2009 to present, Geneticist, USGS Fort Collins Science Center, Fort Collins, CO
2006-2009, Research Assistant, Wildlife Genetics Laboratory, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
2003-2006, Laboratory Technician VII, Wildlife Genetics Laboratory, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
Education and Certifications
M.S. in Wildlife/Fisheries Biology, Frostburg State University, 2005
B.S. in Biology, Furman University, 2000
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Development of microsatellite loci for two New World vultures (Cathartidae) Development of microsatellite loci for two New World vultures (Cathartidae)
Objective Use next-generation sequencing to develop microsatellite loci that will provide the variability necessary for studies of genetic diversity and population connectivity of two New World vulture species.Results We characterized 11 microsatellite loci for black vultures (Coragyps atratus) and 14 loci for turkey vultures (Cathartes aura). These microsatellite loci were grouped into...
Authors
Darren J Wostenberg, Jennifer A. Fike, Sara J. Oyler-McCance, Michael L. Avery, Antoinette J. Piaggio
Post-release breeding of translocated sharp-tailed grouse and an absence of artificial insemination effects Post-release breeding of translocated sharp-tailed grouse and an absence of artificial insemination effects
Context: Translocation has become a widely used method to restore wildlife populations following extirpation. For some species, such as lekking grouse, which breed at traditional mating grounds, reproduction is linked to culturally established geographic locations. Cultural centres are lost upon extirpation, making restoration into otherwise rehabilitated habitats especially challenging...
Authors
Steven R. Mathews, Peter S. Coates, Jennifer A. Fike, Helena Schneider, Dominik Fischer, Sara J. Oyler-McCance, Michael Lierz, David J. Delehanty
An experimental comparison of composite and grab sampling of stream water for metagenetic analysis of environmental DNA An experimental comparison of composite and grab sampling of stream water for metagenetic analysis of environmental DNA
Use of environmental DNA (eDNA) to assess distributions of aquatic and semi-aquatic macroorganisms is promising, but sampling schemes may need to be tailored to specific objectives. Given the potentially high variance in aquatic eDNA among replicate grab samples, compositing smaller water volumes collected over a period of time may be more effective for some applications. In this study...
Authors
Robert S. Cornman, James E. McKenna, Jennifer A. Fike, Sara J. Oyler-McCance, Robin Johnson
Genetic mark–recapture improves estimates of maternity colony size for Indiana bats Genetic mark–recapture improves estimates of maternity colony size for Indiana bats
Genetic mark–recapture methods are increasingly being used to estimate demographic parameters in species where traditional techniques are problematic or imprecise. The federally endangered Indiana bat Myotis sodalis has declined dramatically and threats such as white-nose syndrome continue to afflict this species. To date, important demographic information for Indiana bats has been...
Authors
Sara J. Oyler-McCance, Jennifer A. Fike, Paul M. Lukacs, Dale W. Sparks, Thomas J. O’Shea, John O. Whitaker
Long-term persistence of horse fecal DNA in the environment makes equids particularly good candidates for non-invasive sampling Long-term persistence of horse fecal DNA in the environment makes equids particularly good candidates for non-invasive sampling
Fecal DNA collected noninvasively can provide valuable information about genetic and ecological characteristics. This approach has rarely been used for equids, despite the need for conservation of endangered species and management of abundant feral populations. We examined factors affecting the efficacy of using equid fecal samples for conservation genetics. First, we evaluated two fecal
Authors
Sarah R.B. King, Kathryn A. Schoenecker, Jennifer A. Fike, Sara J. Oyler-McCance
Latent spatial models and sampling design for landscape genetics Latent spatial models and sampling design for landscape genetics
We propose a spatially-explicit approach for modeling genetic variation across space and illustrate how this approach can be used to optimize spatial prediction and sampling design for landscape genetic data. We propose a multinomial data model for categorical microsatellite allele data commonly used in landscape genetic studies, and introduce a latent spatial random effect to allow for...
Authors
Ephraim M. Hanks, Mevin Hooten, Steven T. Knick, Sara J. Oyler-McCance, Jennifer A. Fike, Todd B. Cross, Michael K. Schwartz
Non-USGS Publications**
Dharmarajan, G., J.C.Beasley, W.S. Beatty, Z.H.Olson, J. A. Fike and Olin E. Rhodes, Jr. 2016. Genetic co-structuring in host parasite systems: Empirical data from raccoons and raccoon ticks. Ecosphere 7(3):e01269
Dharmarajan, G., J.C.Beasley, J. A. Fike and Olin E. Rhodes, Jr. 2014. Effects of landscape, demographic and behavioral factors on kin structure: testing ecological predictions in a mesopredator with high dispersal capability. Animal Conservation. 17(3): 225-234. http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/acv.12086/full
Fike, J.A., C.A. Hennessy, M.L. Kennedy, and O.E. Rhodes, Jr. 2013. Eleven microsatellite markers for the eastern gray squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis) and their utility in fox squirrels (Sciurus niger) and red squirrels (Tamiasciurus hudsonicus). Conservation Genetics Resources. 5: 679-681.
Dharmarajan, G., J.C.Beasley, J. A. Fike, E. A. Raizman, C. C. Wu, R. M. Pogranichniy and Olin E. Rhodes, Jr. 2012. Effects of kin-structure on disease dynamics in raccoons (Procyon lotor) inhabiting a fragmented landscape. Basic and Applied Ecology. 13:560-567.
Atwood, T.C., J.K. Young, J.P. Beckmann, S.W. Breck, J. Fike, O.E. Rhodes Jr, and K.D. Bristow. 2011. Modeling connectivity of black bears in a desert sky island archipelago. Biological Conservation 144: 2851-2862.
Kimble, S.J, J.A. Fike, O.E. Rhodes, Jr., and R.N. Williams. 2011. Identification of 12 polymorphic microsatellite loci for the eastern box turtle (Terrapene carolina carolina). Conservation Genetics Resources 3:65-67.
Hapeman,P., E.K. Latch, J.A. Fike, O.E. Rhodes, and C.W. Kilpatrick. 2011. Landscape Genetics of Fishers (Martes pennanti) in the Northeast: Dispersal Barriers and Historical Influences. Journal of Heredity 102: 251-259.
Unger, S.D., J.A. Fike, T. Sutton, O.E. Rhodes, Jr., and R.N. Williams. 2010. Isolation and development of 12 polymorphic tetranucleotide microsatellite markers for the eastern hellbender (Cryptobranchus alleganiensis alleganiensis) Conservation GeneticsResources 2:89-91.
Fike, J.A., T.L. DeVault, and O.E. Rhodes, Jr. 2009. Identification of twenty-four polymorphic microsatellite markers for the double-crested cormorant (Phalacrocorax auritus). Molecular Ecology Resources 9:1183-1185.
Fike, J.A., J.C. Beasley, and O.E. Rhodes, Jr. 2009. Isolation of twenty-one polymorphic microsatellite markers for Virginia opossum (Didelphis virginiana). Molecular Ecology Resources 9:1200-1202.
Fike, J.A., G. Athrey, R. Bowman, P.L. Leberg, and O.E. Rhodes, Jr. 2009. Development of twenty-five polymorphic microsatellite markers for the endangered red-cockaded woodpecker (Picoides borealis). Conservation Genetics 10:1021-1023.
Fike, J.A. and O.E. Rhodes, Jr. 2009. Characterization of twenty-six polymorphic microsatellite markers for the fox squirrel (Sciurus niger) and their utility in other squirrel species. Conservation Genetics 10:1545-1548.
Dharmarajan, G., J.A. Fike, J.C. Beasley and O.E. Rhodes, Jr. 2009. Development and characterization of 12 polymorphic microsatellite loci in the American dog tick (Dermacentor variabilis). Molecular Ecology Resources 9:131-133.
Dharmarajan, G., J.A. Fike, J.C. Beasley and O.E. Rhodes, Jr. 2009. Development and characterization of 14 polymorphic microsatellite loci in the raccoon tick (Ixodes texanus). Molecular Ecology Resources 9:296-298.
Latch, E.K., J.A. Heffelfinger, J.A. Fike, and O.E. Rhodes, Jr. 2009. Species-wide phylogeography of North American mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus): cryptic glacial refugia and postglacial recolonization. Molecular Ecology 18:1730-1745.
Dharmarajan, G., J.C. Beasley, J.A. Fike, and O.E. Rhodes, Jr. 2009. Population genetic structure of raccoons (Procyon lotor) in a fragmented landscape. Canadian J. Zoology 87:814-824.
Drauch, A. M., B.E. Fisher, E.K. Latch, J. A. Fike and O. E. Rhodes, Jr. 2008. Evaluation of a remnant lake sturgeon population’s utility as a source for reintroductions in the Ohio River system. Conservation Genetics 9:1195-1209.
Latch, E.K, D.G. Scognamillo, J.A Fike, M.J. Chamberlain and O.E. Rhodes, Jr. 2008.Landscape genetics of coastal and inland river otters (Lontra canadensis) in Louisiana. Journal of Heredity 99:265-274.
Victory, E.R., J.C. Glaubitz, J.A. Fike, O.E. Rhodes, Jr. and K.E. Woeste. 2008. Different histories but similar genetic diversity and structure for black walnut in Indiana and Missouri. Pages 436-445, In Jacobs, D.F. and Michler C.H. (eds) Proceedings, 16th Central Hardwood Forest Conference; 2008 April 8-10: Lafayette, USDA Forest Service Northern Research Station Technical Report NRS-P-24.
Fike, J.A., G. Dharmarajan, A. M. Drauch and O.E. Rhodes, Jr. 2007. Development of polymorphic microsatellite loci for raccoons (Procyon lotor). Molecular Ecology Notes 7:525-527.
Anderson, S.J., J.A. Fike, G. Dharmarajan, and O.E. Rhodes, Jr. 2007. Characterization of 12 polymorphic microsatellite loci for eastern chipmunks (Tamias striatus). Molecular Ecology Notes 7:513-515.
Beheler, A.S., J.A. Fike and O.E. Rhodes, Jr. 2007. Eight new polymorphic microsatellite loci from the eastern phoebe (Sayornis phoebe). Conservation Genetics 8:1259-1261.
Beheler, A. S., J. A. Fike, G. Dharmarajan, O. E. Rhodes, Jr., and T. L. Serfass. 2005. Ten new polymorphic microsatellite loci for North American river otters (Lontracanadensis) and their utility in related mustelids. Molecular Ecology Notes 5:602-604.
Beheler, A. S., J. A. Fike, L. M. Murfitt, O. E. Rhodes, Jr., and T. L. Serfass. 2004.Development of polymorphic microsatellite loci for North American river otters (Lontra canadensis) and amplification in related Mustelids. Molecular Ecology Notes 4:56-58.
Fike, J.A., T.L. Serfass, A.S. Beheler and O.E. Rhodes, Jr. 2004. Evaluation of preservation methods for DNA analyses of river otter scat: Probability of amplification and genotyping accuracy. Proceedings of the XI International Otter Colloquium Volume 21A.
**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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Development of microsatellite loci for two New World vultures (Cathartidae) Development of microsatellite loci for two New World vultures (Cathartidae)
Objective Use next-generation sequencing to develop microsatellite loci that will provide the variability necessary for studies of genetic diversity and population connectivity of two New World vulture species.Results We characterized 11 microsatellite loci for black vultures (Coragyps atratus) and 14 loci for turkey vultures (Cathartes aura). These microsatellite loci were grouped into...
Authors
Darren J Wostenberg, Jennifer A. Fike, Sara J. Oyler-McCance, Michael L. Avery, Antoinette J. Piaggio
Post-release breeding of translocated sharp-tailed grouse and an absence of artificial insemination effects Post-release breeding of translocated sharp-tailed grouse and an absence of artificial insemination effects
Context: Translocation has become a widely used method to restore wildlife populations following extirpation. For some species, such as lekking grouse, which breed at traditional mating grounds, reproduction is linked to culturally established geographic locations. Cultural centres are lost upon extirpation, making restoration into otherwise rehabilitated habitats especially challenging...
Authors
Steven R. Mathews, Peter S. Coates, Jennifer A. Fike, Helena Schneider, Dominik Fischer, Sara J. Oyler-McCance, Michael Lierz, David J. Delehanty
An experimental comparison of composite and grab sampling of stream water for metagenetic analysis of environmental DNA An experimental comparison of composite and grab sampling of stream water for metagenetic analysis of environmental DNA
Use of environmental DNA (eDNA) to assess distributions of aquatic and semi-aquatic macroorganisms is promising, but sampling schemes may need to be tailored to specific objectives. Given the potentially high variance in aquatic eDNA among replicate grab samples, compositing smaller water volumes collected over a period of time may be more effective for some applications. In this study...
Authors
Robert S. Cornman, James E. McKenna, Jennifer A. Fike, Sara J. Oyler-McCance, Robin Johnson
Genetic mark–recapture improves estimates of maternity colony size for Indiana bats Genetic mark–recapture improves estimates of maternity colony size for Indiana bats
Genetic mark–recapture methods are increasingly being used to estimate demographic parameters in species where traditional techniques are problematic or imprecise. The federally endangered Indiana bat Myotis sodalis has declined dramatically and threats such as white-nose syndrome continue to afflict this species. To date, important demographic information for Indiana bats has been...
Authors
Sara J. Oyler-McCance, Jennifer A. Fike, Paul M. Lukacs, Dale W. Sparks, Thomas J. O’Shea, John O. Whitaker
Long-term persistence of horse fecal DNA in the environment makes equids particularly good candidates for non-invasive sampling Long-term persistence of horse fecal DNA in the environment makes equids particularly good candidates for non-invasive sampling
Fecal DNA collected noninvasively can provide valuable information about genetic and ecological characteristics. This approach has rarely been used for equids, despite the need for conservation of endangered species and management of abundant feral populations. We examined factors affecting the efficacy of using equid fecal samples for conservation genetics. First, we evaluated two fecal
Authors
Sarah R.B. King, Kathryn A. Schoenecker, Jennifer A. Fike, Sara J. Oyler-McCance
Latent spatial models and sampling design for landscape genetics Latent spatial models and sampling design for landscape genetics
We propose a spatially-explicit approach for modeling genetic variation across space and illustrate how this approach can be used to optimize spatial prediction and sampling design for landscape genetic data. We propose a multinomial data model for categorical microsatellite allele data commonly used in landscape genetic studies, and introduce a latent spatial random effect to allow for...
Authors
Ephraim M. Hanks, Mevin Hooten, Steven T. Knick, Sara J. Oyler-McCance, Jennifer A. Fike, Todd B. Cross, Michael K. Schwartz
Non-USGS Publications**
Dharmarajan, G., J.C.Beasley, W.S. Beatty, Z.H.Olson, J. A. Fike and Olin E. Rhodes, Jr. 2016. Genetic co-structuring in host parasite systems: Empirical data from raccoons and raccoon ticks. Ecosphere 7(3):e01269
Dharmarajan, G., J.C.Beasley, J. A. Fike and Olin E. Rhodes, Jr. 2014. Effects of landscape, demographic and behavioral factors on kin structure: testing ecological predictions in a mesopredator with high dispersal capability. Animal Conservation. 17(3): 225-234. http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/acv.12086/full
Fike, J.A., C.A. Hennessy, M.L. Kennedy, and O.E. Rhodes, Jr. 2013. Eleven microsatellite markers for the eastern gray squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis) and their utility in fox squirrels (Sciurus niger) and red squirrels (Tamiasciurus hudsonicus). Conservation Genetics Resources. 5: 679-681.
Dharmarajan, G., J.C.Beasley, J. A. Fike, E. A. Raizman, C. C. Wu, R. M. Pogranichniy and Olin E. Rhodes, Jr. 2012. Effects of kin-structure on disease dynamics in raccoons (Procyon lotor) inhabiting a fragmented landscape. Basic and Applied Ecology. 13:560-567.
Atwood, T.C., J.K. Young, J.P. Beckmann, S.W. Breck, J. Fike, O.E. Rhodes Jr, and K.D. Bristow. 2011. Modeling connectivity of black bears in a desert sky island archipelago. Biological Conservation 144: 2851-2862.
Kimble, S.J, J.A. Fike, O.E. Rhodes, Jr., and R.N. Williams. 2011. Identification of 12 polymorphic microsatellite loci for the eastern box turtle (Terrapene carolina carolina). Conservation Genetics Resources 3:65-67.
Hapeman,P., E.K. Latch, J.A. Fike, O.E. Rhodes, and C.W. Kilpatrick. 2011. Landscape Genetics of Fishers (Martes pennanti) in the Northeast: Dispersal Barriers and Historical Influences. Journal of Heredity 102: 251-259.
Unger, S.D., J.A. Fike, T. Sutton, O.E. Rhodes, Jr., and R.N. Williams. 2010. Isolation and development of 12 polymorphic tetranucleotide microsatellite markers for the eastern hellbender (Cryptobranchus alleganiensis alleganiensis) Conservation GeneticsResources 2:89-91.
Fike, J.A., T.L. DeVault, and O.E. Rhodes, Jr. 2009. Identification of twenty-four polymorphic microsatellite markers for the double-crested cormorant (Phalacrocorax auritus). Molecular Ecology Resources 9:1183-1185.
Fike, J.A., J.C. Beasley, and O.E. Rhodes, Jr. 2009. Isolation of twenty-one polymorphic microsatellite markers for Virginia opossum (Didelphis virginiana). Molecular Ecology Resources 9:1200-1202.
Fike, J.A., G. Athrey, R. Bowman, P.L. Leberg, and O.E. Rhodes, Jr. 2009. Development of twenty-five polymorphic microsatellite markers for the endangered red-cockaded woodpecker (Picoides borealis). Conservation Genetics 10:1021-1023.
Fike, J.A. and O.E. Rhodes, Jr. 2009. Characterization of twenty-six polymorphic microsatellite markers for the fox squirrel (Sciurus niger) and their utility in other squirrel species. Conservation Genetics 10:1545-1548.
Dharmarajan, G., J.A. Fike, J.C. Beasley and O.E. Rhodes, Jr. 2009. Development and characterization of 12 polymorphic microsatellite loci in the American dog tick (Dermacentor variabilis). Molecular Ecology Resources 9:131-133.
Dharmarajan, G., J.A. Fike, J.C. Beasley and O.E. Rhodes, Jr. 2009. Development and characterization of 14 polymorphic microsatellite loci in the raccoon tick (Ixodes texanus). Molecular Ecology Resources 9:296-298.
Latch, E.K., J.A. Heffelfinger, J.A. Fike, and O.E. Rhodes, Jr. 2009. Species-wide phylogeography of North American mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus): cryptic glacial refugia and postglacial recolonization. Molecular Ecology 18:1730-1745.
Dharmarajan, G., J.C. Beasley, J.A. Fike, and O.E. Rhodes, Jr. 2009. Population genetic structure of raccoons (Procyon lotor) in a fragmented landscape. Canadian J. Zoology 87:814-824.
Drauch, A. M., B.E. Fisher, E.K. Latch, J. A. Fike and O. E. Rhodes, Jr. 2008. Evaluation of a remnant lake sturgeon population’s utility as a source for reintroductions in the Ohio River system. Conservation Genetics 9:1195-1209.
Latch, E.K, D.G. Scognamillo, J.A Fike, M.J. Chamberlain and O.E. Rhodes, Jr. 2008.Landscape genetics of coastal and inland river otters (Lontra canadensis) in Louisiana. Journal of Heredity 99:265-274.
Victory, E.R., J.C. Glaubitz, J.A. Fike, O.E. Rhodes, Jr. and K.E. Woeste. 2008. Different histories but similar genetic diversity and structure for black walnut in Indiana and Missouri. Pages 436-445, In Jacobs, D.F. and Michler C.H. (eds) Proceedings, 16th Central Hardwood Forest Conference; 2008 April 8-10: Lafayette, USDA Forest Service Northern Research Station Technical Report NRS-P-24.
Fike, J.A., G. Dharmarajan, A. M. Drauch and O.E. Rhodes, Jr. 2007. Development of polymorphic microsatellite loci for raccoons (Procyon lotor). Molecular Ecology Notes 7:525-527.
Anderson, S.J., J.A. Fike, G. Dharmarajan, and O.E. Rhodes, Jr. 2007. Characterization of 12 polymorphic microsatellite loci for eastern chipmunks (Tamias striatus). Molecular Ecology Notes 7:513-515.
Beheler, A.S., J.A. Fike and O.E. Rhodes, Jr. 2007. Eight new polymorphic microsatellite loci from the eastern phoebe (Sayornis phoebe). Conservation Genetics 8:1259-1261.
Beheler, A. S., J. A. Fike, G. Dharmarajan, O. E. Rhodes, Jr., and T. L. Serfass. 2005. Ten new polymorphic microsatellite loci for North American river otters (Lontracanadensis) and their utility in related mustelids. Molecular Ecology Notes 5:602-604.
Beheler, A. S., J. A. Fike, L. M. Murfitt, O. E. Rhodes, Jr., and T. L. Serfass. 2004.Development of polymorphic microsatellite loci for North American river otters (Lontra canadensis) and amplification in related Mustelids. Molecular Ecology Notes 4:56-58.
Fike, J.A., T.L. Serfass, A.S. Beheler and O.E. Rhodes, Jr. 2004. Evaluation of preservation methods for DNA analyses of river otter scat: Probability of amplification and genotyping accuracy. Proceedings of the XI International Otter Colloquium Volume 21A.
**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.