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Jerry Frank

Laboratory Manager

Location Chesapeake Biological Laboratory
Areas of Expertise Environmental chemistry, nutrients in aquatic ecosystems

Bio

Jerry is the manager of the Nutrient Analytical Services Laboratory (NASL) at the Chesapeake Biological Laboratory (CBL). NASL is a nationally-accredited laboratory and an international center of excellence in nutrient chemistry. Part of the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science, Chesapeake Biological Laboratory (UMCES-CBL) is located in Solomons Maryland. NASL specializes in determining nitrogen, phosphorus, carbon, chlorophyll, and silica concentrations in natural waters, sediments, and the tissues of plants and animals. Nutrient chemistry provides researchers, managers, and citizens insight into ecological processes, informs mitigation and restoration options, and assesses overall environmental health.

Education
  • B.A. Chemistry, St. Mary’s College of Maryland
  • M.Sc. Environmental Management, University of Maryland, University College
Jerry Frank

Contact Information

Office Phone: (410) 326-7252
Mailing Address: 146 Williams Street
Solomons, MD 20688