Bassem Allam

Bassem Allam is the Marinetics Endowed Professor in Marine Sciences at Stony Brook University, affiliated with the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (SoMAS). His research focuses on marine invertebrate physiology, shellfish genomics, and aquaculture resilience to environmental stressors. He earned his Ph.D. in 1998 from the European Institute of Marine Sciences, University of Western Brittany, France.

Dr. Allam’s work investigates the physiological and genetic mechanisms enabling marine organisms to withstand climate change impacts such as ocean acidification and parasitic infections. His lab studies bivalve immune responses, biomineralization processes, and population genetics to improve aquaculture practices and disease management. Key topics include QPX disease in hard clams, heat shock tolerance in shellfish, and the role of polyploidy in stress resistance.

Publications highlight advancements in genomic tools (e.g., SNP arrays) and molecular assays to identify genetic markers for disease resistance and environmental adaptation. His interdisciplinary approach integrates transcriptomics, proteomics, and ecological modeling to address challenges in marine health and biodiversity conservation.