Speaker: Dr. Patricia Schulte, Professor and Canada Research Chair, Faculty of Science, Department of Zoology, University of British Columbia.

The life and work of Dr. Anne Innis Dagg is a study of resilience in the face of seemingly insurmountable challenges. But why are some individuals resilient while others falter?

For the 2026 Anne Innis Dagg lecture, Dr. Trish Schulte will examine this question in the context of her ongoing research on the mechanisms that underlie variation in resilience to environmental stressors in fish. This work highlights three key take-home messages: 1) Resilience is complex, and individuals that are resilient to one type of stressor may be highly sensitive to others; 2) Resilience is, at least in part, shaped by genetics, but the genetic basis is complex, involving variation at many genes; 3) Environment plays a strong role in shaping resilience, with both early life experiences and the immediate environment playing important roles. This work provides fundamental insights that are important for developing conservation strategies in the face of human-induced environmental change.

Location: Wilfrid Laurier University (Senate and Board Chambers) & via Zoom
Time: 7-9pm
Cost: FREE
Register: here