Stacie Kageyama
About Stacie Kageyama
Stacie Kageyama is a geneticist with extensive experience in environmental monitoring and invasive species detection. She currently works at the US Geological Survey and has held positions at Oregon State University and USDA-ARS, contributing to the development of methodologies using environmental DNA techniques.
Work at U.S. Geological Survey
Stacie Kageyama has been employed at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) as a Geneticist since 2016. In this role, she focuses on utilizing genetic techniques to monitor environmental changes and assess biodiversity. Her work contributes to understanding the impacts of invasive species on ecosystems. Kageyama operates out of the La Crosse, Wisconsin area, where she applies her expertise in genetics to address ecological challenges.
Education and Expertise
Stacie Kageyama holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Forest Science with a minor in Botany and Plant Pathology from Oregon State University, which she completed from 2001 to 2005. She also earned a Master of Science (M.S.) in Botany/Plant Biology from Washington State University between 1998 and 2001. Earlier, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Biology/Biological Sciences from the University of Colorado at Boulder, completing her studies from 1992 to 1998. Her educational background supports her expertise in genetic research and environmental monitoring.
Background
Stacie Kageyama's career began with her role as a Biological Science Technician at the USDA-ARS from 2008 to 2016 in Miles City, MT. Prior to that, she worked as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Oregon State University from 2005 to 2008, where she was based in Manhattan, KS, and Corvallis, OR. Her diverse experience in various research environments has shaped her approach to genetic research and environmental science.
Research Focus and Methodologies
Kageyama's research primarily involves the application of genetic tools for environmental monitoring. She has been actively involved in projects that utilize environmental DNA (eDNA) techniques to improve the detection of invasive aquatic species. Additionally, she has contributed to the development of methodologies aimed at the early detection of invasive species through genetic markers, enhancing the capacity for timely ecological interventions.