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Andy Kane

Andy Kane,

Associate Professor of Environmental and Global Health and Director, UF Aquatic Pathobiology Laboratory

Department: Department of Environmental and Global Health
Business Phone: (352) 273-9090
Business Email: kane@ufl.edu
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About Andy Kane

My research program focuses on environmental and public health issues involving the human interface with aquatic and marine systems. Transdisciplinary collaboration and a community-based approach facilitate examination contaminant and water quality stressors on biota and host/pathogen interactions. Recent efforts have focused on behavioral toxicology, seafood safety in the Gulf of Mexico following DWH, oyster resource restoration and community-based science in Gulf coast communities, and health and safety of Gulf seafood workers. Additional interests include coastal oyster and clam aquaculture, water conservation and reuse, environmental reservoirs of non-tuberculous mycobacteria, teaching and scientific communication.

Additional Positions:
Director, Aquatic Pathobiology Laboratory
2009 – Current · UF Emerging Pathogens Institute

Accomplishments

  1. AFS Distinguished Service Award Nominee

    American Fisheries Society – Fish Health Section

  2. WK Kellogg Community Engagement Scholarship Award

    Association of Public Land Grant Universities (APLU)

  3. University Term Professor Award for Distinguished Research

    University of Florida

  4. Outstanding Dedication and Community Service

    City of Cedar Key

Teaching Profile

Courses Taught

Research Profile

Areas of Interest

  • Aquatic pathology and toxicology
  • Behavioral toxicology Infectious diseases including non-tuberculous mycobacteria
  • Environmental change
  • Environmental health
  • Global Health
  • Low-level stress outcomes in aquatic organisms
  • Scientific outreach
  • Water quality
  • Zoonoses

Publications

Academic Articles

Presentations

  1. The tough people behind the tender shellfish: Non-fatal injuries associated with oyster and clam aquaculture in Panacea and Cedar Key, Florida

    National / Refereed. [Paper]. National Shellfisheries Association, Baltimore, MD

  2. Tong Depletion Sampling for Oyster Habitat Assessment and Monitoring: A Quantitative, Cost-Effective, Safer Alternative to Quadrat Depletion Sampling

    National / Refereed. [Paper]. National Shellfisheries Association, Baltimore, MD

  3. Below The Waterline: Observations from a Disappearing Habitat: An Art-in-Science Multimedia Outreach Installation

    Regional / Invited. [Symposium]. Florida Department of Environmental Protection; Apalachicola Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, Eastpoint, FL

  4. Oyster Health, Habitat Monitoring and People Health: Observations form the UF Aquatic Pathobiology Laboratory

    Regional / Invited. [Paper]. Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve, Eastpoint, FL

  5. Tong Depletion Sampling: A Cost-Effective Approach to Oyster Habitat Monitoring

    Regional / Invited. [Paper]. Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve, Eastpoint, FL

  6. Tong Depletion Sampling for Oyster Habitat Assessment and Monitoring: A Quantitative, Cost-Effective, Safer Alternative to Quadrat Depletion Sampling

    National / Refereed. [Lecture]. National Shellfisheries Association, Baltimore, MD

Grants

  1. Southeastern Coastal Center for Agricultural Health & Safety (SCCAHS)

    Active

    Role:
    Project Manager
    Funding:
    CTRS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION

  2. Omnibus 2018-2021_Florida Sea Grant Proposal

    Role:
    Project Manager
    Funding:
    US DEPT OF COMMERCE SEA GRANT PROGRAM

  3. Strengthening Gulf Coast Resilience by Engaging, Educating and Empowering Vulnerable Populations

    Role:
    Co-Investigator
    Funding:
    FRANKLINS PROMISE COALITION INC via *GULF RESEARCH PROGRAM

  4. Southeastern and Coastal Center for Agricultural Health and Safety (SCC-AHS)

    Role:
    Co-Investigator
    Funding:
    CTRS FOR DIS CNTRL INST OCCUP SFTY HLTH

  5. Research, Communication and Community Engagement Support for Apalachicola Bay Oyster Restoration and Management

    Role:
    Principal Investigator
    Funding:
    FL FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMM

  6. Health Impact of Deepwater Horizon Spill in Eastern Gulf Coast Communities

    Role:
    Project Manager
    Funding:
    NATL INST OF HLTH NIEHS

  7. FSG Omnibus Master Award NA10OAR4170079 for years (2010-2013)

    Role:
    Project Manager
    Funding:
    US DEPT OF COMMERCE SEA GRANT PROGRAM

Education

  1. Doctor of Philosophy

    University of Maryland

  2. Master of Science

    The Ohio State University

  3. Bachelor of Science

    Cornell University

Contact Details

Phones:
Business:
(352) 273-9090
Emails:
Business:
kane@ufl.edu
Addresses:
Business Mailing:
PO BOX 110885
UF AQUATIC PATHOBIOLOGY LABORATORY
 GAINESVILLE FL 326110885
Business Street:
BUILDING 1379 MOWRY ROAD
AQUATIC PATHOBIOLOGY LABORATORY
 GAINESVILLE FL 326100001