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David Janz is a Professor in the Department of Veterinary Biomedical Sciences at the University of Saskatchewan’s Western College of Veterinary Medicine. He holds a BSc from Simon Fraser University, an MSc from Trent University, a PhD from the University of British Columbia, and post-doctoral training from the University of Guelph.
His research focuses on the interactions between physiological control mechanisms and environmental stressors in vertebrates, with a particular emphasis on developing non-invasive techniques to measure long-term stress in wildlife and aquatic species. Key areas include selenium toxicity, cortisol as a biomarker of stress, and the impacts of contaminants on reproductive and developmental processes.
Recent work spans studies on bears, fish, and livestock, exploring topics such as hair cortisol analysis, selenium bioaccumulation, and the effects of tire-derived chemicals (e.g., 6PPD-quinone) on aquatic organisms. His methodologies integrate physiological, molecular, and ecological approaches to bridge laboratory and field research.
Publications highlight contributions to understanding stress physiology in diverse species, including grizzly bears, bottlenose dolphins, and farmed animals. Collaborations often involve interdisciplinary teams addressing conservation, toxicology, and animal welfare challenges.
