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Donal T. Manahan holds the rank of Full Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Southern California. His research focuses on organism-environment interactions, spanning from the coldest regions of the Earth to the warmest. He investigates the physiology and development of animals, particularly their biochemical strategies in response to environmental challenges. His work addresses how environmental change impacts metabolic physiology and examines the genetic variations that regulate the growth and survival of marine organisms, especially during their larval stages. Dr. Manahan has a rich academic background with a Bachelor's degree in Zoology from Trinity College Dublin and a Ph.D. in Physiology & Marine Biology from Bangor University, United Kingdom. He has published extensively on topics related to marine biology and environmental physiology, contributing to our understanding of species adaptability and resilience in changing ocean conditions. Additionally, he explores biotechnological applications aimed at enhancing marine aquaculture.
University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA
Teaching and research focusing on organism-environment interactions and environmental physiology.
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