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Brian R. Silliman

b. 1972

Conservation Biology researcher

Paleontologist Researcher
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About Brian R. Silliman

Born 1972. Brian R. Silliman is a paleontologist and researcher.

Brian Reed Silliman is a marine conservation biologist. He is currently the Rachel Carson Distinguished Professor of Marine Conservation Biology at the Nicholas School of the Environment at Duke University. Silliman received an A.B. and M.Sc. from the University of Virginia. He completed his Ph.D. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Brown University in 2004.

Silliman was elected a Fellow of the Ecological Society of America in 2023.

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Important facts

Born
19 December 1972
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Paleontologist, researcher
Education
Brown University, Duke University, University of Virginia
Employers
Duke University Marine Laboratory, Duke University
Awards
Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science; Fellow of the Ecological Society of America
Also known as
Brian R Silliman, Brian Silliman

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Brian R. Silliman?

Conservation Biology researcher

When was Brian R. Silliman born?

Brian R. Silliman was born on 19 December 1972.

What is Brian R. Silliman's occupation?

Brian R. Silliman is a paleontologist and researcher.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Brian R. Silliman

· Wikidata: Q25525942

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