Phone: 613-936-6620 Ext: 232
Fax: 613-936-1803
bdoran@riverinstitute.ca

Originally from the Eastern Townships (Quebec), Mr. Doran started working at the River Institute in late 1999.  He graduated from McGill university with a B.Sc. in Environmental Biology and a M.Sc. in Aquatic Entomology.  With his knowledge of invertebrates, particularly benthos and aquatic insects, he is the “bug guy” at the River Institute.

He works on a variety of research projects such zebra mussel monitoring programs and wetland biodiversity projects.  In conjunction with the Eastern Ontario Health Unit, he currently coordinates and supervises the Mosquito Monitoring Program for Eastern Ontario to monitor the spread of West Nile virus in local mosquito populations.

His microbiology background also allows him to work in the River Institute’s laboratory where he participates in the analytical and microbiological analyses of environmental samples.  He is also the Quality Assurance and Quality Control officer ensuring that all laboratory practices fall within accreditation (CAEAL) standards.

Mr. Doran also delivers educational programs (Cooper Marsh programs) to elementary and high school students and to local community groups.  In addition, he lectures at a local community college (St. Lawrence College) where he teaches general biology, microbiology and limnology.