Assistant Professor in Ecosystem Genetics Degree: Ph. D. 2003. University of Minnesota Website:  Avis Lab and Research Phone: 581-2559 Email: peter.avis@maine.edu Pronouns: he/him/his Location: 261 Hitchner Hall Research Topic:  Fungal biology, ecology, biogeography and evolution; molecular ecology, biomonitoring Avis Research Overview Fungi are vital, diverse yet vulnerable organisms. They are recognized as key life forms