Ken Jeffries

Ken Jeffries is an Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences at the University of Manitoba's Faculty of Science. His research focuses on leveraging high-resolution genomics to study the impacts of pollution and climate change on aquatic organisms such as fish and Arctic clams. He investigates physiological and molecular responses to environmental stressors, aiming to inform sustainable management of fisheries and freshwater ecosystems.

Jeffries' work addresses critical issues like the effects of endocrine disruptors, thermal stress, and microplastics on species such as lake sturgeon, brook trout, and walleye. His lab employs transcriptomics and physiological approaches to understand species resilience under changing environmental conditions.

He received the 2020 Terry G. Falconer Memorial Rh Award for Emerging Researcher in Natural Sciences, recognizing his contributions to aquatic conservation science. His research aligns with Canada's multi-billion-dollar fisheries industry, ensuring ecological and economic sustainability through science-driven decision-making.

Jeffries' career spans postdoctoral studies on climate impacts in California to current leadership at UM, where he mentors students and collaborates on projects like biomonitoring Arctic clams for pollution exposure. His work bridges basic science with applied conservation challenges.