Professor Dr. Scott Applebaum

Biography

Scott Applebaum is an Associate Professor (Teaching) in the Environmental Studies program at USC Dornsife. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Austin, where he focused on embryology and its implications in marine biological research. His academic pursuits are directed towards understanding physiological and biochemical adaptations in marine vertebrates and invertebrates. This research highlights the developmental stages of these organisms and their capacity to meet environmental challenges. Applebaum's work emphasizes the significant impact that various life stages have on the health of populations and the implications for aquaculture production. He integrates different biological levels, from genes to whole organisms, in his approaches to research questions, focusing on direct assessments of physiological mechanisms and biological responses to environmental stressors, such as ocean acidification. His past projects have explored topics including digestive system development, endocrine function in growth regulation, and energy allocation in response to environmental changes.

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