Denise K. (Hendren) Hawkins Ph.D.

600 Capitol Way N.
Olympia, WA 98501
Phone: 360.902.2749
FAX: 360.902.2943

hawkidkh@dfw.wa.gov

EDUCATION

• B.S. Biochemistry (1986) University of California, Davis
• Ph.D. Fisheries (1997) University of Washington

Fish and Wildlife Biologist 4

Current Duties: Supervise biologists and scientific technicians
working in the WDFW genetics Lab and day-to-day lab operations
including scheduling and coordination of projects, work efforts,
and instrument use. Design, lead, and participate in DNA-based
studies to address conservation and management concerns
for priority species of salmonids. Consult and interact with
the Lab Director regarding lab-wide: troubleshooting needs;
implementation of new genetic markers, methodologies,
procedures, and data collection and analysis methods; and
QA/QC needs and processes.