Department of Biological Sciences
Faculty of Mathematics and Science
RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS
Fungal Pathogenetics
Dr. Michael Bidochka
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Biophysics and Photosynthetic Light Conversion
Dr. Doug Bruce
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Neurite Outgrowth, Retinoids & Limb Regeneration
Dr. Robert Carlone
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Fungal Genetics
Dr. Alan Castle
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Systematics and Ecology of Hematophagous
Dr. Fiona Hunter
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Comparative Genomics & Bioinformatics
Dr. Ping Liang
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Neurobiology and Behaviour
Dr. Joffre Mercier
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Sensory and Taste Perception
Dr. Gary Pickering
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Evolution of Social Behaviour in Insects
Dr. Miriam Richards
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Molecular Biology and Genomic Fidelity
Dr. Adonis Skandalis
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Synaptic Plasticity
Dr. Gaynor Spencer
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Mitochondrial Bioenergetics and Oxidative Stress
Dr. Jeff Stuart
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Thermoregulatory and Respiratory Physiology
Dr. Glenn Tattersall
Department of Biological Sciences
Biology is the study of life. In the Department of Biological Sciences, research and teaching interests range from molecular biology and physiology to ecology and behaviour. The main themes are:
Evolution and Ecology: the patterns of life in time and space.
Development and Function: the mechanisms by which living things are formed and maintain themselves.
Biology is important since it teaches us to understand and appreciate humanity's place in nature and our relationship to the rest of the living world. It also helps us to understand ourselves - both in health and in sickness - and so assists the art of medicine.
