The Physiological Mechanisms Group builds upon shared research interests within the Department of Biological Science and is concerned with the translation of basic physiological principle to clinical application.

Research within the Group is conducted under five research themes that focus on common physiological mechanisms, problems and/or diseases.

Major programmes of research aim to elucidate mechanisms that:-

(1) Improve insulin secretion &/or action (Dr Paul Squires & Dr Matt Hodgkin)

(2) Research Lipid Signalling & Cell Biology (Dr Matt Hodgkin)

(3) Understand the regulation of bone & calcium homeostasis, and steroid hormone metabolism (Dr Rosemary Bland)

(4) Examine liver function under physiological & pathophysiological conditions (Dr Anne Green)

(5) Assess properties and physiological functions of ion channels, particularly within the nervous system and muscle (Professor Peter Stanfield).

Paul Squires is the Departmental Representative to the Physiological Scoiety.

Schedule of forthcoming group activities