 | I have been fortunate to lead scores of wonderful scientists over the years. My interest in scorpions goes back to my time under the renowned scorpion biologist Dr. Philip Brownell at Oregon State University, where I did my PhD. I am particularly interested in the chemosensory organs called pectines on the bottom of all scorpions. My work stems from my longstanding questions about navigation in bees, scorpions, and other animals. When not in the lab or office, I love to play volleyball and the banjo, and spend time with my wife, Dr. Marielle Hoefnagels. Contact me at ddgaffin [at] ou.edu. Curriculum vita. |