Mike Misamore, Ph.D.

• Misamore, M., E. Couch, and S. Barnard. "Reproductive Biology of Quagga Mussels (Dreissena rostriformis bugensis) with an Emphasis on Lake Mead" in Biology and Management of Invasive Quagga and Zebra Mussels in the Western United States.  W.H. Wong, S.L. Gerstenberg, editors.  CRC Press. 2015, Boca Raton, FL, p.53-70.
• Stewart-Malone, A, M. Misamore, S. Wilmoth, A. Reyes, W.H. Wong, and J. Gross, 2015, The Effect of UV-C Exposure on Larval Survival of the Dreissenid Quagga Mussel, PLOS v.10 (7)
• McAnlis, K.M.K., J.W. Lynn, M.J. Misamore, 2010, Lectin labeling of surface carbohydrates on gametes of three bivalves, Crassostrea virginica, Mytilus galloprovincialis, and Dreissena bugensis, Journal of Shellfish Research29:193-201.
• Fallis, L.C., K.K. Stein, J.W. Lynn, and M.J. Misamore.  2010. Identification and role of carbohydrates on the surface of gametes in the zebra mussel, Dreissena polymorpha, Biological Bulletin 218:61-74.
• Misamore, M.J., and WJ Snell, 2003, The Chlamydomonas Fus1 protein is present on the mating type plus fusion organelle and required for a critical membrane adhesion event during fusion with minus gametes, Molecular Biology of the Cell 14:2530-42.

• Misamore, M.J., E. Couch, H. Quinn.  2017. Comparison of fertilization in the invasive zebra and quagga mussels. American Society for Cell Biology. Philadelphia, PA. 
• Gallagher, S. , N. Cress, M.J. Misamore, December, 2015, Fertilization in Quagga Mussels (Dreissena rostriformis bugensis) ‐ Effects of temperature and sperm concentration. American Society for Cell Biology, San Diego, CA.
• Misamore, M., D. Wong, March, 2012, “Early Developmental Events In Zebra And Quagga Mussels And Possible Targets For Control”, National Shellfisheries Association Annual Meeting, Seattle WA. 
• Barnard, S. , A. Davila, and M.J. Misamore. June, 2011, "Fertilization in the invasive quagga mussel, Dreissena bugensis." Gordon Conference on Fertilization & Activation of Development, Holderness, NH. 
• Fallis, L. C., K. M. Kendro-McAnlis, J. W. Lynn, M. J. Misamore, July 2007, “Distribution of carbohydrates on the surface of gametes in four species of bivalves, zebra mussel Dreissena polymorpha, Quagga Mussel Dreissena bugensis, Blue Mussel Mytilus galloprovincialis, and the Oyster Crassostrea virginica,” Gordon Conference on Fertilization, Holderness, NH.

Extramural Research Grants

• “Growth, survival and reproductive success of zebra mussels in Texas lakes.”  Texas Parks and Wildlife (2019).
• “Assaying Effectiveness of Copper treatment for controlling Zebra Mussels.” Tarrant Regional Water District. (2018)
• “Effects of North Texas Reservoir Water on Growth and Survival of Zebra Mussels (Dreissena polymorpha).  (2017) Tarrant Regional Water District.
• “UV Treatment Technologies for Invasive Mussel Control.”  United States Geological Survey. Sept. 2011 to Sept 2012.
• “Sterile male release technique (SMRT) with irradiation as a potential novel method for attenuating invasive quagga mussels – A laboratory experiment.”  Utah Division of Wildlife Resources.  (2011)

 Intramural Grants (Research & Creative Activities Fund)

• 2016-2017 RCAF.  “Reproduction in Dreissenid Mussels.”
• 2015-2016 RCAF. “Microscopic Analysis of Quagga Mussel Larvae.”
• 2014-2015 RCAF. “Detection of live zebra/quagga mussel veligers.”
• 2011-2012 RCAF. “Regulation and Localization of Fertilization Molecules”
• 2010-2011 RCAF. “Development of Zebra/Quagga Mussel Larvae Culture Techniques” 

TCU Internal Educational Grants

• 2019 Preservation and Enhancement of TCU Invertebrate Collection.”
• 2017 Identification of Biological Research Station for Marine Biology.”

• American Society for Cell Biology
• Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology
• International Society for Invertebrate Reproduction and Development
• National Shellfisheries Association