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Reynaldo Patino, PhD

Unit Leader - Texas Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit 

Research Interests

Reynaldo has 30+ years of research experience with the biology and management of fishes and amphibians. Topics of current interest include reproductive and developmental biology; impacts of environmental stressors, such as contaminants and climate change, on health and reproductive fitness; and relationships between water quality and aquatic habitat quality, including harmful algal blooms.

Teaching Interests

Reynaldo has taught courses in aquatic and animal ecophysiology and aquaculture.

Professional Experience

  • Unit Leader, Texas Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, 1989-

Education and Certifications

  • Ph D Oregon State University 1988

  • MS Oregon State University 1983

  • BS Tokyo University of Fisheries 1980

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