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Alison Forhead is a Senior Lecturer in Physiology and Medical Science at the School of Biological and Medical Sciences, Oxford Brookes University. Her research focuses on mammalian endocrinology, particularly the endocrine regulation of fetal physiology and development.
- University: Oxford Brookes University
- School: School of Biological and Medical Sciences
- Academic Rank: Senior Lecturer
Research Interests: Dr. Forhead investigates the developmental regulation of endocrine systems in the fetus, emphasizing glucocorticoids, thyroid hormones, leptin, and the renin-angiotensin system. Her work examines how these hormones influence fetal growth, cardiovascular and renal function, metabolism, and the transition to extrauterine life. She uses integrative animal biology approaches to study complex interactions between endocrine systems.
Publication Trends: Her recent articles (2025-2020) highlight the role of glucocorticoids and thyroid hormones in fetal mitochondrial metabolism, brain development, and adipose tissue regulation. Studies also explore placental protein expression, bone development, and long-term consequences of prenatal hormonal imbalances in sheep, horses, and rodents.
- Grants: Funded by BBSRC, Isaac Newton Trust, and The Royal Society
- Collaborations: Works extensively with Abigail Fowden and other researchers on fetal growth and endocrine systems
