Clare Andrews

Dr. Clare Andrews is a Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Stirling. Her research focuses on animal behavior, developmental biology, and stress physiology, particularly in European starlings and burying beetles. She investigates how early-life experiences influence adult behavior, physiological stress responses, and aging processes. Her work bridges evolutionary biology, ecology, and psychology, exploring topics such as food insecurity effects, decision-making under environmental pressures, and the biological underpinnings of aging.

Her research employs experimental approaches to study stress physiology, metabolic adaptations, and cognitive behaviors in avian species. Key themes include the impact of early adversity on later-life traits, the interplay between biological aging and stress resilience, and the evolutionary implications of parental care strategies. Recent studies have expanded into societal policy analysis regarding animal welfare, such as frameworks for assessing dog laws in the UK.

Andrews has published extensively on topics ranging from energy allocation strategies in birds to the insurance hypothesis of human obesity. Her work frequently integrates field observations with controlled laboratory experiments, emphasizing translational insights for both animal welfare and human health contexts.

Her collaborative projects with institutions like the University of Newcastle and Edinburgh have explored telomere dynamics, neuroendocrine systems, and behavioral ecology. While no specific grants or awards are listed, her publications demonstrate sustained engagement with high-impact journals in behavioral ecology and animal welfare science.