Professor in the Department of Biology since 1989. I teach and research in the general area of animal physiology. I am particluarly fascinated by the origin of the vertebrate body.  I also think our biosphere is in dire need of more respect.

Comparative endocrinology of vertebrates Body energy regulation in vertebrates, especially birds and teleosts Physiology of body growth in vertebrates Corticosterone physiology in birds Feathers as an integrated measure of hormone physiology in birds