Courtney Passow received the Vern Perish Award from the American Livebearer Association for her work on elucidating the genetic basis of adaptation in extremophile mollies. The Vern Parish Fund was established in memory of Vern Parish, one of ALA’s early stalwart members and a great friend and benefactor to many aquarists during his lifetime. It is awarded to individuals whose research and future potential contributions will add to the knowledge about and/or assist in the conservation of livebearing fishes. The Vern Parish Award not only helps to subsidize and to encourage conservation and student research of livebearing fishes but also gives status and visibility to the American Livebearer Association as a legitimate member of and contributor to the hobby and ichthyological communities.
Evolution in Extreme Environments
Tobler Lab at the University of Missouri—St. Louis
