Fredric Janzen

Fredric Janzen is a Professor in the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife at Michigan State University, affiliated with the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station (KBS) and the College of Agriculture & Natural Resources. His research integrates molecular and quantitative genetic techniques with experimental lab and field studies to address ecological and evolutionary questions.

• Director, W.K. Kellogg Biological Station
• Focus on reptiles (especially turtles) as model organisms

Research Interests
His work explores adaptive processes and conservation concerns through studies of:

• Molecular phylogenetics and phylogeography
• Environmental and genetic influences on phenotypic variation
• Sex-determining mechanisms in reptiles
• Population dynamics under human impact
• Climate change effects on life-history traits
• Conservation genetics and demographic structure

Scientific Support
Fredric's research has been funded by multiple National Science Foundation (NSF) grants over decades, including:

• DEB-1242510
• IOS-1257857
• Supplemental grants