Trevor J. Krabbenhoft

Trevor J. Krabbenhoft is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University at Buffalo, within the College of Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on fish evolution, ecology, genome evolution, and climate change impacts on aquatic ecosystems. He leads the Krabbenhoft Fish Genomics Lab, which integrates functional genomics, bioinformatics, and ecological studies to address environmental challenges.

Education: PhD in Biology from the University of New Mexico.

Research Interests: The lab explores mechanisms underlying fish responses to environmental pressures such as climate change, invasive species, and human activities. Key projects include RNAseq-based trophic ecology methods, sex determination in catostomid fishes, genomic adaptation in coregonid fishes, and global climate effects on inland fisheries. Their work bridges evolutionary biology and applied conservation.

Publications & Contributions: Krabbenhoft has authored influential studies on climate change impacts, fish genomic diversity, and conservation strategies. His work on the Fish and Climate Change (FiCli) Database provides critical tools for fisheries management. Recent publications highlight genomic insights into invasive species, Great Lakes fish evolution, and climate-driven ecological shifts.

Awards: Awarded by the American Fisheries Society for contributions to fish ecology and conservation.

Grants & Outreach: Collaborates on global climate projects and manages interdisciplinary research teams. His lab emphasizes translating genomic findings into actionable conservation policies.

Labs & Facilities: Krabbenhoft Lab (H540 Hochstetter Hall) focuses on genomic and ecological studies, supported by advanced bioinformatics and molecular biology infrastructure.