Scott Baker (marine biologist)
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C. Scott Baker is a molecular biologist and cetacean specialist. He is Associate Director of the Marine Mammal Institute at Oregon State University
. He is also Adjunct Professor of Molecular Ecology and Evolution at the University of Auckland
, and Editor of the Journal of Heredity
.
, later doing his PhD research on humpback whales at the University of Hawaii. He later worked on molecular genetics at the Laboratory of Genomic Diversity, National Cancer Institute
(1987–88). Starting in 1994, he became a regular delegate to the Scientific Committee of the International Whaling Commission
for New Zealand or the USA, and a member of the Cetacean Specialist Group of the IUCN.
In 1993-94, Baker conducted molecular genetic surveys of whale products sold in Japan and South Korea. The methods for molecular identification of whales, dolphins and porpoises used in these surveys have been implemented in the web-based program DNA-Surveillance.
for his work in applied conservation genetics. In 2007, he became Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Heredity
, the journal of the American Genetic Association
.
Baker advised and took part in the feature documentary "The Cove", and the National Geographic Channel
documentary "Kingdom of the Blue Whale".
Oregon State University
Oregon State University is a coeducational, public research university located in Corvallis, Oregon, United States. The university offers undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees and a multitude of research opportunities. There are more than 200 academic degree programs offered through the...
. He is also Adjunct Professor of Molecular Ecology and Evolution at the University of Auckland
University of Auckland
The University of Auckland is a university located in Auckland, New Zealand. It is the largest university in the country and the highest ranked in the 2011 QS World University Rankings, having been ranked worldwide...
, and Editor of the Journal of Heredity
Journal of Heredity
The Journal of Heredity is a scientific journal concerned with heredity in a biological sense, i.e. genetics...
.
Early life and work
Baker was an undergraduate at New College of FloridaNew College of Florida
New College of Florida is a public liberal arts college located in Sarasota, Florida. It was founded originally as a private institution and is now an autonomous honors college of the State University System of Florida.-History:...
, later doing his PhD research on humpback whales at the University of Hawaii. He later worked on molecular genetics at the Laboratory of Genomic Diversity, National Cancer Institute
National Cancer Institute
The National Cancer Institute is part of the National Institutes of Health , which is one of 11 agencies that are part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The NCI coordinates the U.S...
(1987–88). Starting in 1994, he became a regular delegate to the Scientific Committee of the International Whaling Commission
International Whaling Commission
The International Whaling Commission is an international body set up by the terms of the International Convention for the Regulation of Whaling , which was signed in Washington, D.C...
for New Zealand or the USA, and a member of the Cetacean Specialist Group of the IUCN.
In 1993-94, Baker conducted molecular genetic surveys of whale products sold in Japan and South Korea. The methods for molecular identification of whales, dolphins and porpoises used in these surveys have been implemented in the web-based program DNA-Surveillance.
Recent work
In 2001, Baker was awarded the Bronze Medal in Science and Technology from the Royal Society of New ZealandRoyal Society of New Zealand
The Royal Society of New Zealand , known as the New Zealand Institute before 1933, was established in 1867 to co-ordinate and assist the activities of a number of regional research societies including the Auckland Institute, the Wellington Philosophical Society, the Philosophical Institute of...
for his work in applied conservation genetics. In 2007, he became Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Heredity
Journal of Heredity
The Journal of Heredity is a scientific journal concerned with heredity in a biological sense, i.e. genetics...
, the journal of the American Genetic Association
American Genetic Association
The American Genetic Association , formerly the American Breeders' Association, founded 1903, is a USA-based learned society dedicated to the study of genetics. It publishes the Journal of Heredity-History:...
.
Baker advised and took part in the feature documentary "The Cove", and the National Geographic Channel
National Geographic Channel
National Geographic Channel, also commercially abbreviated and trademarked as Nat Geo, is a subscription television channel that airs non-fiction television programs produced by the National Geographic Society. Like History and the Discovery Channel, the channel features documentaries with factual...
documentary "Kingdom of the Blue Whale".