معرفی
Dr. Colin Brauner is a Professor in the Department of Zoology at the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Science. His research focuses on environmental adaptations in fish, particularly gas exchange, acid-base balance, and ion regulation across molecular to organismal levels. His work integrates evolutionary and mechanistic insights to address how fish physiology responds to natural and anthropogenic environmental changes, with applications to aquaculture, toxicology, and fisheries management. His studies span diverse species including white sturgeon, Atlantic salmon, and Amazonian fish, addressing challenges like climate change impacts, hydropower effects, and water quality management.
Key research areas include:
- Thermal tolerance and hypoxia in fish
- Effects of dissolved organic carbon and pollutants
- Gill regeneration and ion regulation mechanisms
- Conservation physiology of endangered species
His recent studies emphasize the resilience of fish to climate change, such as white sturgeon's thermal plasticity and Amazonian species' vulnerability to warming. Collaborative projects with the Nechako River system highlight applied conservation efforts. Brauner's work bridges fundamental biology with practical solutions for fisheries and aquaculture sustainability.
