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Clement Kent is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Biology at York University’s Faculty of Science. He is affiliated with the Biology Graduate Program and eligible to supervise graduate students. His research integrates genomics, insect neurogenetics, and urban pollinator biology, focusing on evolutionary trends in genome composition, neural gene regulation in social behavior, and applied strategies to enhance urban pollinator habitats.
Research interests include analyzing genomic AT/GC content variations, understanding neural development genes’ role in insect behavior (e.g., fruit flies and honey bees), and collaborating with communities to improve pollinator conservation via garden corridors and policy advocacy. Key sub-disciplines are genomics, insect neurogenetics, and urban pollinator ecology.
Publications emphasize behavioral epigenetics, social stress mechanisms in dopaminergic neurons, and pollinator conservation genetics. Recent work includes studies on solitary bee genomics, honeybee gene imprinting, and the impact of social isolation on neuronal pathways. Applied efforts involve partnerships with non-profits to measure pollinator community responses to urban floral interventions.
No scientific awards are listed. While eligible to supervise, no specific students or grants are noted. His work bridges fundamental biology with practical conservation, addressing both evolutionary mechanisms and real-world environmental challenges.
