Max Butensky

Max Butensky

Max Butensky
Ph.D. Student
Advisor: Dr. Michael Phelps

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Where are you from?

Los Altos, CA

What inspired you to pursue graduate studies in Animal Sciences at Washington State University?

To study fish – salmon physiology

What is your primary area of study or research focus?

Fish reproductive physiology

What has been the most rewarding aspect of being part of the Animal Sciences community?

Breadth of research across the department

Have you published any peer-reviewed manuscripts or key research findings?

Yes. My publications illuminate the mechanisms behind semelparous pacific salmon.