Alex Zimmer

Alex Zimmer is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of New Brunswick (UNB) Saint John campus. His research focuses on aquatic physiology and toxicology, particularly the mechanisms enabling aquatic organisms to survive in challenging environments such as acidic waters. The Zimmer Lab investigates ionoregulation, ecotoxicology, and genetic regulation of physiological systems, leveraging the unique natural environments of the Bay of Fundy and Saint John River. Key projects include studying acid tolerance in fish populations and human-induced coastal impacts.

Research themes emphasize the interplay between environmental stressors and organismal adaptation, with applications to conservation and aquaculture. The lab collaborates with the Canadian Rivers Institute and utilizes cutting-edge genetic and molecular techniques to explore ion transport mechanisms and stress responses. No scientific awards are explicitly listed, though publications reflect contributions to understanding fish physiology in extreme conditions.

Advising and grants are not detailed in the provided texts, but the lab offers opportunities for students and researchers interested in aquatic systems. The Zimmer Lab is located at UNB Saint John’s Department of Biological Sciences, actively engaged in fieldwork and experimental studies on the physiological resilience of aquatic species.