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Dr. Brendan O'Connor is a Researcher at the University of Glasgow, working within the Physiology Ageing & Welfare research group. His role focuses on physiological and welfare aspects of ageing, with particular expertise in neurobiological mechanisms using invertebrate models.
His educational background includes:
- PhD in Biological Sciences from the University of Leicester (2023)
O'Connor's research integrates neurobiology, entomology, and animal welfare science to investigate molecular stress responses in insects. His work examines how heat shock proteins regulate neural function during ageing, with translational implications for vertebrate welfare systems. This interdisciplinary approach bridges fundamental molecular biology and applied ethical frameworks in animal research.
Recent publications reveal dual expertise: the 2023 thesis established neurophysiological mechanisms in locusts, while the 2015 book review critically analyzed sociopolitical dimensions of animal experimentation. This combination demonstrates unique integration of laboratory science and ethical scholarship.
No scientific awards are documented in available sources.
O'Connor actively contributes to the Physiology Ageing & Welfare group's mission, focusing on stress adaptation mechanisms across species. His current work likely extends locust neurobiology findings to broader ageing and welfare contexts through collaborative projects.
