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School of the Biological Sciences

 

 

Group Leader, Department of Zoology

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