Evolutionary biology · ecophysiology · 'omics
Zac Tobias
I study how aquatic organisms respond—and adapt—to rapid environmental change. In the classroom, I help students connect genes, organisms, and environments through the lens of evolution.
Postdoctoral scholar at UC San Diego
Lecturer at the University of San Diego
Research
Connecting molecules, organisms, and environments
From host–parasite interactions to invasive tunicates to threespine stickleback, my work asks how organisms persist when they encounter novel stressors. I combine field collections, physiological experiments, and 'omics analyses to connect molecular variation to whole-organism performance and evolutionary outcomes.
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About Me
My academic path, research background, and the people that brought me here.
02Teaching
Courses taught, classroom experience, and training in evidence-based pedagogy.
03Research
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04Photo Gallery
Field sites, organisms, laboratory work, collaborators, and places along the way.
05Publications
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06CV
Long-form curriculum vitae.