CURRENT TITLE
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Fisheries, Department of Forestry, Wildlife, and Fisheries, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN
Adjunct Assistant Research Professor, The Center for Environmental Biotechnology, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN
EDUCATION
2002 Ph.D. Fisheries, emphasis: fish pathology, Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama 36849. Advisor J. M. Grizzle. Southeastern Cooperative Fish Disease Laboratory, Department of Fisheries. Dissertation title: ‘Electrofishing-induced injury to fish: the effect of species, developmental stage, and electric-field characteristics’.
1998 M.S. Fisheries, emphasis: aquatic toxicology, Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama 36849. Advisor E. R. Irwin. Alabama Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, Department of Fisheries. Thesis title: ‘The toxicity of an acid mine drainage mixing zone to warmwater fishes’.
1992 Fisheries Training Program U.S. Peace Corps, South Carolina Aquaculture and Marine Programs International. Rural community development/French, U.S. Peace Corps, Pagala, Togo, West Africa. Peace Corps Volunteer (1992-1994) Seregbene, Togo.
1992 B.A. Aquatic Biology, University of California Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California. Advisor S. Cooper. Senior Research Project: ‘The impact of non-native leaf litter (Eucalyptus) on stream invertebrate communities’.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2004-present Adjunct Assistant Research Professor- The University of Tennessee Center for Environmental Biotechnology. Principal Investigator and co-investigator on projects related to the ecotoxicology of contaminants in various aquatic organisms and environments. Established and direct the zebrafish culturing facility and supervise students and technicians on research projects.
2002-2004 Postdoctoral Research Associate- University of Georgia, Department of Environmental Health Science, Aquatic Toxicology Laboratory. Supervised by M. C. Black. Researched the ecotoxicity of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) in aquatic environments. Investigated effects of five SSRI drugs on endocrine disruption of Gambusia affinis, and determine effects of single compounds and mixtures on Ceriodaphnia dubia.
1998-2002 Graduate Research Assistant (Ph.D.)- Southeastern Cooperative Fish Disease Project, Department of Fisheries, Auburn University. Supervised by J. M. Grizzle. Diagnosed fish diseases by identification of parasites, culture and identification of bacterial and viral fish pathogens, and histopathology. Reported results of fish disease cases and gave treatment recommendations to fish farmers. Contributed to fish health surveys of Federal and State fish hatcheries.
1995-1998 Graduate Research Assistant (M.S.)- Alabama Cooperative Fish and
Wildlife Research Unit, Department of Fisheries, Auburn University. Supervised
by E. R. Irwin. Organized and led assessment of the water quality, fish fauna,
and invertebrate assemblages of an acid mine drainage contaminated watershed
as part of a U.S. Office of Surface Mining study. Participated in studies to
assess fish assemblages in flow-regulated rivers.
1995 Water Quality, Night Oxygen Monitor- Fish Partners Inc., 17 pond, 160 acre
channel catfish farm. Niland, California. Supervisor G. Ray.
• Monitored farm water quality and directed pond aeration. Worked in all aspects of farm operation including: spawning, hatching, stocking, feeding, harvesting, transport and delivery of live fish to markets, and maintenance of farm equipment.
1992-1994 Fisheries Extension Agent- Togolese Ministry of Rural Development, U.S. Peace Corps. Togo, West Africa.
• Taught aquaculture techniques to Togolese farmers. Surveyed streams and selected sites for pond construction. Led animal vaccination campaigns.
• Obtained funding to evaluate fish farms and the Lake Volta Fishery in Ghana. Used information to advise Peace Corps aquaculture development in Togo. Taught biology to Togolese secondary school students (all lessons in French).
1991-1992 Research Diver, Field Assistant- Department of Biology, University of California Santa Barbara. Catalina Island, California. Supervisor T. W. Anderson.
• Certified PADI scuba diver; logged over 500 research dives in the Pacific Ocean. Planned and organized dives to collect specimens and perform observations.
• Worked on research project on density dependence and population dynamics of kelp surfperch. Participated in research project to evaluate recruitment of juvenile kelp bass to kelp beds.
1991 Laboratory Assistant- Department of Biology, University of California Santa Barbara. Supervisor C. St. Mary.
• Collected hermaphroditic gobies using quinaldine. Performed laboratory observations of goby behavior, and histological sectioning of fish gonads.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2005 Adjunct Assistant Professor, Fisheries, Department of Forestry, Wildlife, and Fisheries, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN. Teach graduate/upper division undergraduate course ‘Aquatic Toxicology’ WFS 560; EEB 612/BCMB 612. Co-developed on-line course ‘Bacterial Diseases of Koi’.
2004 Lecturer- University of Georgia, Department of Environmental Health Science. Responsible for course development and content, testing and student evaluation for graduate course ‘Aquatic Toxicology’ EHS 8610. Supervisor- A. T. Fisk.
2002-2003 Guest Lecturer- University of Georgia, Department of Environmental Health Science. Graduate/undergraduate course ‘Water Pollution’ EHS 4610/6610.
1997-2000 Graduate Teaching Assistant- Department of Fisheries, Auburn University. Gave 10% of class lectures and taught fisheries graduate students the laboratory component of ‘Fish Morphology and Physiology’ (FAA 644). Developed laboratory exercises and experiments, graded material, final examination, and determined laboratory grade. Supervisor- J. M. Grizzle.
• Laboratory exercises include: histological techniques, clearing and staining specimens, identification of tissues in histological sections, hematology, plasma ion concentration, blood protein and hormone, gross anatomy and morphology.
1996-1998 Graduate Teaching Assistant- Fisheries Summer Camp, Department of (June) Zoology and Forestry, North Carolina State University. Rougemont, NC.
• Taught 25-30 senior and junior level undergraduate fisheries students water quality testing procedures. Assisted in fisheries training course, lab exercises, final exam preparation and grading. Supervisor- R. L. Noble.
1996 Graduate Teaching Assistant- Department of Fisheries, Auburn University.
• Assisted with organization of laboratory activities and field exercises for graduate course ‘The Ecology and Management of Riverine Ecosystems’.
PUBLICATIONS
Peer reviewed
Henry, T. B., and J. M. Grizzle. Electroshocking-induced mortality of fish in waters of different conductivity. In Press. Journal of Fish Biology.
Henry, T. B., and J. M. Grizzle. 2004. Survival of largemouth bass, bluegill, and channel catfish embryos after electroshocking. Journal of Fish Biology 64:1206-1216.
Henry, T. B., J. M. Grizzle, C. E. Johnston, and J. A. Osborne. 2004. Susceptibility of ten fish species to electroshock-induced mortality. Transactions of the American Fisheries Society 133:649-654.
Henry, T. B., M. C. Black, J. Wook-Kwon, K.L. Armbrust. 2004. Acute and chronic toxicity of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors to Ceriodaphnia dubia. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry 23:2229-2233.
Henry, T. B., and J. M. Grizzle. 2003. Electroshocking-induced injuries in newly transformed juvenile fish. Journal of Aquatic Animal Health 15:147-157.
Grizzle, J. M., T. B. Henry, and I. Altinok. 2003. Lack of effect of electroshocking on the susceptibility of rainbow trout to enteric redmouth disease. Journal of Aquatic Animal Health 15:87-91.
Henry, T. B., J. M. Grizzle, and M. J. Maceina. 2003. Electrofishing-induced mortality of four fish species during posthatching development. Transactions of the American Fisheries Society 132:299-306.
Publications
Henry, T. B., J. M. Grizzle, and M. J. Maceina. 2003. Comparison of in-water voltage gradients produced by electrofishing boats. Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies 55:138-145.
Dolan, C., L. E. Miranda, and T. B. Henry. 2002. Electrofishing for crappies: electrical settings influence immobilization efficiency, injury, and mortality. North American Journal of Fisheries Management 22:1442-1451.
Henry T. B., E. R. Irwin, J. M. Grizzle, W. G. Brumbaugh, and M. L. Wildhaber. 2001. Gill lesions and death of bluegill in an acid mine drainage mixing zone. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry 20:1304-1311.
Henry, T. B., E. R. Irwin, J. M. Grizzle, M. L. Wildhaber, and W. G. Brumbaugh. 1999. Acute toxicity of an acid mine drainage mixing zone to juvenile bluegill and largemouth bass. Transactions of the American Fisheries Society 128:919-928.
MANUSCRIPTS IN PREPARATION
Henry, T. B., and M. C. Black. Acute toxicity of mixtures of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors to Ceriodaphnia dubia. To be submitted to: Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology.
Henry, T. B., and J. M. Grizzle. Selection of electric field types to reduce mortality of newly transformed juvenile fish. To be submitted to: North American Journal of Fisheries Management.
Henry, T. B., and M. C. Black. Survival and development of western mosquitofish exposed to the SSRI fluoxetine HCl. To be submitted to: Aquatic Toxicology
NON-REFEREED PUBLICATIONS AND REPORTS
Henry, T. B., and M. C. Black. 2003. Chronic toxicity of wastewater treatment plant effluent from Eatonton, Georgia, to Ceriodaphnia dubia. Aquatic Toxicology Laboratory, Department of Environmental Health Science, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia
Grizzle, J. M., and T. B. Henry. 2001. How to reduce injury of fish during electrofishing. Southeastern Cooperative Fish Disease Project, Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama.
PAPERS PRESENTED AT SCIENTIFIC MEETINGS
Henry, T. B., and M. C. Black. Survival and development of western mosquitofish during chronic exposure to Prozac. Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, Portland, OR, annual meeting November 2004 (poster).
Henry, T. B., and M. C. Black. Effect of Prozac on the survival and development of western mosquitofish. Carolina Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, Atlanta, Georgia, annual meeting, April 2004 (oral)
Henry T. B., and J. M. Grizzle. Electroshock-induced mortality of fish in waters of different conductivity. Southern Division of the American Fisheries Society, annual meeting February 27 2004, Oklahoma City, OK. (oral)
Henry, T. B., and M. C. Black. Delayed development of western mosquitofish exposed to fluoxetine. Southern Division of the American Fisheries Society, annual meeting February 27 2004, Oklahoma City, OK. (oral)
Henry, T. B., and M. C. Black. Effects of Prozac on survival and development
of western mosquitofish. Georgia Chapter of the American Fisheries Society,
annual meeting January 2004, Athens GA. (oral)
Henry, T. B., and M. C. Black. Survival and reproduction of Gambusia affinis
after exposure to the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) fluoxetine.
Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, annual meeting November 2003,
Austin, TX. (poster)
Henry, T. B., and J. M. Grizzle. Electroshocking-induced injuries in newly transformed juvenile fish. Eastern Fish Health Workshop, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, annual meeting, April 2003. (oral)
Henry, T. B., and M. C. Black. Acute and chronic toxicity of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors in Ceriodaphnia dubia. Carolina Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, Charleston, South Carolina, annual meeting, April 2003 (oral)
Henry, T. B., J. M. Grizzle, and M. J. Maceina. Characteristics of electric fields between the electrodes of electrofishing boats. Annual Conference of the Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies, St. Louis, Missouri, October 2001. (oral)
Henry, T. B., and J. M. Grizzle. Electrofishing and survival of bluegill and largemouth bass embryos. Early Life History Section American Fisheries Society, Sandy Hook, New Jersey, annual meeting, August 2001. (oral)
Henry, T. B., and J. M. Grizzle. The effect of electrofishing on hatching and survival of embryonic fish. Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists, Pennsylvania State University. Annual meeting, July 2001. (oral)
Henry, T. B., and J. M. Grizzle. Electroshocking rainbow trout: delayed mortality and susceptibility to enteric redmouth disease. Fish Health Section meeting American Fisheries Society, Victoria, B.C., Canada. June 2001. (oral)
Henry, T. B., and J. M. Grizzle. The intensity of electric fields produced by electrofishing boats. Alabama Fisheries Association (AFA) Annual meeting, Gulf Shores Alabama. February 2001. (oral)
Henry T. B, and J. M. Grizzle. Mortality of channel catfish following exposure to electric fields produced by electrofishing equipment. Fish Health Section meeting American Fisheries Society, Pensacola, Florida. September 2000. (oral)
Dolan, C., L. E. Miranda, and T. B. Henry. Effect of electrofishing configuration on crappie immobilization success and injury. American Fisheries Society annual meeting St. Louis, Missouri. August 2000. (oral)
Henry, T. B., J. M. Grizzle, and J. A. Osborne. Electrofishing and size-related mortality of channel catfish. American Fisheries Society annual meeting St. Louis, Missouri. August 2000. (oral)
Henry, T. B., J. M. Grizzle, and C. E. Johnston. Comparison of electrofishing-induced mortality among fish species; unexpectedly high mortality of Percina nigrofasciata. Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists annual meeting, La Paz, Mexico. June 2000.
Henry, T. B., J. M. Grizzle, and J. A. Osborne. Electrofishing and size-related effects of electrofishing on channel catfish. Southern Conference of Researchers in Aquatic Diseases, annual meeting, Pine Mountain, Georgia. April 2000. (oral)
Henry, T. B., J. M. Grizzle, and J. A. Osborne. Electrofishing and size-selective mortality of channel catfish. Alabama Fisheries Association annual meeting, Rodgersville, Alabama. February 2000. (oral)
Henry, T. B., E. R. Irwin, J. M. Grizzle, M. L. Wildhaber, and W. G. Brumbaugh. Acid mine drainage mixing zones generate aluminum precipitates on gills of juvenile bluegill (Lepomis macrochirus) and increase mortality. American Fisheries Society annual meeting, Monterrey, California. August 1997. (oral)
Henry, T. B., and E. R. Irwin. Metal toxicity to juvenile bluegill in acid
mixing zones and its relation to pH. Alabama Fisheries Association annual meeting,
Gulf Shores, Alabama. February 1997. (oral)
Henry, T. B., and E. R. Irwin. Toxicity of acid mixing zones to juvenile bluegill
(Lepomis macrochirus). Southern Division of the American Fisheries Society,
mid-year meeting, San Antonio, Texas. February 1997. (oral)
INVITED PRESENTATIONS, SEMINARS, AND SHORT COURSES
Henry, T.B. Electroshocking-induced injuries and the implications for electrofishing threatened and endangered species. Coosa River Summit, USFWS, Athens GA, December 2004.
Henry, T. B. Ecotoxicology of pharmaceuticals in water. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN. October 2004. Invited seminar.
Henry, T. B. Elecrtofishing-induced injury and standardized procedures to minimize effects. Southern Division of the American Fisheries Society, annual meeting February 27 2004, Oklahoma City, OK. Invited workshop, co-taught with L. E. Miranda, Mississippi State University.
Henry, T. B., and M.C. Black. Pharmaceutical drugs in aquatic ecosystems (or “fish on drugs”). Alabama Water Watch Technical Conference, Auburn, Alabama. January 2003. Invited presentation.
Henry, T. B., and J. M. Grizzle. 1. Electric fields produced by electrofishing equipment and techniques to evaluate equipment operation. 2. Electrofishing and the effects of waterborne electric fields on fish early life stages. Oklahoma Department of Wildlife and Conservation, annual meeting, Stillwater, Oklahoma. January 2002. Invited speaker.
Henry, T. B., and J. M. Grizzle. Electrofishing and the effects of electric fields on warmwater fish. University of Georgia Chapter of the American Fisheries Society. December 2001. Guest presenter.
Henry, T. B., E. R. Irwin, J. M. Grizzle, D. D. Black, M. L. Wildhaber, and W. G. Brumbaugh. Abandoned coal mines: toxicity of an acid mixing zone and remediation of AMD. Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, annual meeting, Baltimore, Maryland. November 2001. Invited presentation.
Henry, T. B., and J. M. Grizzle. Electrofishing and the effects of waterborne electric fields on fish early life stages. Institute of Environmental and Human Health, Department of Toxicology, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas. August 2001. Invited seminar.
Henry, T. B., and J. M. Grizzle. Waterborne electric fields produced by electrofishing equipment. Department of Fisheries and Allied Aquacultures, Auburn University. January 2001. Departmental seminar.
Henry, T. B., E. R. Irwin, J. M. Grizzle, M. L. Wildhaber, and W. G. Brumbaugh. The toxicity of acid mine drainage mixing zones and reclamation of abandoned mines a case study. USGS, BRD, Reston Virginia. November 1998. Invited presentation.
Henry, T. B., E. R. Irwin, J. M. Grizzle, M. L. Wildhaber, and W. G. Brumbaugh. The toxicity of an acid mine drainage mixing zone to warmwater fishes. United States Geological Survey, Biological Resources Division, Environmental and Contaminants Research Center, Columbia, Missouri. April 1998. Invited seminar.
Henry, T. B., and E. R. Irwin. The toxicity of an acid mine drainage mixing zone to warmwater fishes. Department of Fisheries and Allied Aquacultures, Auburn University. November 1998. Departmental seminar.
Henry, T. B., and E. R. Irwin. Acid mine drainage reclamation: a case study. Alabama Water Watch Technical Conference, Auburn, Alabama. April 1998. Invited presentation.
Henry, T. B., and E. R. Irwin. Acid mine drainage entering Cane Creek leads
to increased bluegill mortality. Alabama Water Watch Technical Conference, Auburn,
Alabama. February 1997. Invited presentation.
GRANT DEVELOPMENT
Grants in review:
US EPA STAR Grant: Nanotechnology Research Grants Investigating Environmental
and Human Health Effects of Manufactured Nanomaterials (2005)
Title: Ecotoxicology of underivatized fullerenes(C60) in fish
Role: Principal Investigator
Duration: 3 years; $399,484.
USDA Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) (2004)
Title: A bioluminescent bioreporter to detect off-flavor compounds in channel
catfish
Role: Project Manager
Duration: Phase I, 8 months; $75,000.
USFWS Flexible funds (2004)
Title: Effect of Electroshocking on Native Southeastern Fishes with Emphasis
on Species Protected Under the Endangered Species Act.
Role: Principal Investigator
Duration: 2 years; $75,519.
Funded Projects:
National Biological Service (1996)
Title: The toxicity of acid mixing zones to warmwater fish communities.
Role: E. R. Irwin (Principal Investigator); T. B. Henry (Graduate Research Assistant)
Duration: 1 year (1996); $17,941.
Submitted grants that were not funded:
NIEHS Superfund Basic Research Program (2004)
Title: Protecting our young from environmental exposure to chemicals
Role: Principal Investigator Project 4, Contaminant-induced thyroid dysregulation
in young fish
Duration: 5 years; $571,952 (Project 4)
HONORS AND AWARDS
• Award of Merit for significant and substantial contributions to fishery science and conservation, American Fisheries Society, Fisheries Management Section 2004
• Mentor Award, Young Scholars Program, University of Georgia 2002
• Auburn University Graduate Student Travel Award 2001
• Snieszko Student Travel Award, 2001 AFS Fish Health Section annual meeting
• AFS Larval Fish Conference 2001 Student Travel Grant
• Graduate Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence for Ph.D. Student, Auburn University 2000
• Best Student Paper Award- Alabama Fisheries Association, February 2001
• American Fisheries Society Skinner Memorial Student Travel Award, annual meeting 2000
• Best Student Paper Award- Southern Conference of Researchers in Aquatic Diseases
• Auburn University Presidential Doctoral Fellowship Award (four years)
• Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities, 1998.
• Gamma Sigma Delta honor society member
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES, CONSULTING, AND OUTREACH ACTIVITIES
• Reviewed manuscripts for: Environmental Science & Technology; Environmental Health Perspectives; Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry; Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, North American Journal of Fisheries Management; Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies.
• Environmental consulting: Served as consultant and expert witness on the toxicity to aquatic life of aluminum in acid mine drainage effluents and mixing zones. EMC Docket NO. 02-06, Montgomery, Alabama.
• Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC)
• American Fisheries Society (AFS):
AFS parent society, member (1997-present)
Physiology Section, member
Fish Health Section, member
Early Life History Section, member
University of Georgia Chapter, member
1998-1999 Past President- Auburn University Chapter AFS (Fisheries 24(7):28-29)
1997-1998 President- Auburn University Chapter AFS.
1996-1997 Secretary- Auburn University Chapter AFS.
SUPERVISION OF STUDENTS
B. Hale- Project title: “Effect of fluoxetine on the dominance behavior of
male Gambusia affinis”
N. Campbell- Project title: “Toxicity of fluoxetine to Ceriodaphnia dubia over
multiple generations of exposure.”
University of Georgia undergraduate research grant: $1000.
G. Knauft- Project title: “Acute toxicity of animal digestates to Ceriodaphnia
dubia.”
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANTS
C. G. Wagner (Auburn University)