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Dr. Itzick Vatnick is a Professor of Biology, Biochemistry, and Environmental Science & Sustainability at Widener University. He holds a PhD in Comparative Animal Physiology from SUNY Binghamton (1993), alongside degrees in Animal Science, Teaching, and Dairy Management. His research focuses on environmental pollutants' effects on aquatic organisms, microclimatic studies in Peruvian rainforests, and the physiology of Diamondback terrapins. He collaborates with institutions like The Wetlands Institute (NJ) and the University of Buenos Aires.
Key research areas include: amphibian immune responses to pollutants, microplastic impacts on crustaceans, and conservation strategies for reptiles. Dr. Vatnick emphasizes undergraduate research involvement and has advised the Biology Club. He has received the Arts and Sciences Research Award (2013) and SUNY Binghamton's Excellence in Teaching Award (1992).
Publications span over 30 years, addressing topics like atrazine toxicity in frogs, glyphosate effects on crayfish, and survival dynamics of terrapins in crab pots. His work bridges laboratory studies and field research in diverse ecosystems, with a focus on applying findings to conservation and environmental policy.
- Awards: Arts and Sciences Research Award (2013), SUNY Teaching Excellence (1992)
- Professional Affiliations: American Physiological Society, Society of Integrative & Comparative Biology
- Grants/Advising: Led NSF-funded projects; advised student research teams in Peru and New Jersey
Dr. Vatnick's teaching philosophy integrates hands-on learning with global field experiences, including leading student expeditions to the Peruvian Amazon and coastal New Jersey wetlands.
