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School of the Biological Sciences

 

Group Leader, Department of Zoology

Theme Lead: Neuroscience, Psychology and Behaviour

Iris Hardege studies how animals with small neural networks are capable of complex neurological behaviour, using the nematode C. elegans as a model. Learn more about Iris' research.

 

Research Areas


Neuroscience                               
Neurotransmission
Ion channels
Networks
Behaviour
 

Techniques


Behavioural analysis
Two-electrode voltage clamp
Confocal
Network analysis
 
 

Areas for Collaboration


The interaction of nematodes with the environment - both free-living and parasitic
How nervous system characteristics are involved in environmental interactions
How findings from nematodes can be transferred to other organisms
 
 
 

 

Research Theme