Biological Sciences Research Group
Biological Sciences Research Group
RAE 2008
We're very proud to announce our successful submission to the Biological Sciences Unit of the UK Government's Research Assessment Exercise 2008.
The results show that, although we are a relatively small group, our research work is of international significance. It should also be noted that Derby was the only post 1992 University in this region which made a successful submission Biological Sciences Unit of Assessment.
For more information see RAE 2008
Our Group
We have broadly based and interdisciplinary research interests, and work together synergistically with a wide range of national and international collaborations.
The strong research profiles of our members greatly enhances graduate and postgraduate teaching. For more details and contact information, please see our staff page.
Our work in this group includes:
- Ecology of lanktonic amoebae in the marine environment
- Photo-identification in vertebrates
- Conservation genetics of the Shore Dock, Natterjack Toad and South Pacific Petrel
- Plant conservation biotechnology
- The function and evolution of nuptial feeding and aggression in insects
- Forensic and medical entomology
- The history of zoological gardens
- The cell biology of gynaecological cancers
- Complementary therapies and cancer treatment
- Biodiversity Ecosystem Functioning
- Wildlife disease dynamics
- Bat ecology
- Optimal foraging
- Bioturbation
- Respiratory limitations in physically demanding occupations
- Respiratory muscle training in sport and occupational settings
- Effects of heavy backpacks upon breathing and exercise tolerance
- Using exercise as a hypoalgesic for pain
- The role of cooling strategies in maintaining thermoregulatory and cardiovascular function
- The evolution of monogamy and male care
- The influence of predators and food-competitors on behaviour and demographics of owl monkeys
If you would like further information
Contact:
Dr Heidi Sowter
Head of the Biological Sciences Research Group
h.sowter@derby.ac.uk
