Dr. Fabry is a biological oceanographer whose research interests encompass the role of marine organisms in geochemical cycles. Her current research is focused on: the sensitivity of calcareous organisms and marine ecosystems to elevated carbon dioxide and ocean acidification; the dissolution kinetics of biogenic calcium carbonates in the upper ocean. B.A. Biology, 1976 University of California Santa Barbara M.A. Biology, 1983 University of California Santa Barbara Ph.D. Biology, 1988 University of California Santa Barbara 2002-present Professor of Biology, Department of Biological Sciences, California State University San Marcos 2000-2002 Chair, Department of Biological Sciences, California State University San Marcos 1997-2002 Associate Professor of Biology, Department of Biological Sciences, California State University San Marcos 1993-1997 Assistant Professor of Biology, Department of Biological Sciences, California State University San Marcos 1990-1992 Biogeochemist, Marine Environment Laboratory of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Monaco 1988-1990 Post-doctoral Investigator, Chemistry Department, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution 1977-1979 Peace Corps Volunteer, Peace Corps-Smithsonian Institution Environmental Program, Fisheries Department, Tawau, Sabah, East Malaysia