Dr. Daniel Ruzzante

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Biography

Daniel Ruzzante is a Professor and Canada Research Chair specializing in Marine Conservation Genetics. He holds a BSc from the University of Buenos Aires, Argentina, an MSc from Dalhousie University, and a PhD from Dalhousie University. His research and teaching focus on population genetics, evolutionary biology, molecular ecology, conservation biology, and evolutionary dynamics. Since joining the Department of Biology at Dalhousie University in July 2002, he has been deeply involved in studies related to conservation genetics of marine anadromous fish and the effects of exploitation on these populations. He explores the interplay between environmental change and genetic diversity through research on historical and contemporary population structures. Ruzzante collaborates with students and researchers interested in addressing conservation issues in aquatic ecosystems, particularly those concerning the ecological and evolutionary dynamics of freshwater and marine fish populations.

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Professor

2002-07-01 — Present

Dalhousie University • Halifax, NS

Joined the Department of Biology focusing on population and conservation genetics.