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Christopher P. Cutler is a Professor in the Department of Biology within the College of Science and Mathematics at Georgia Southern University, based at the Statesboro campus. He holds a PhD from the University of St. Andrews and maintains his office in Herty 2109C.
Education:
- PhD, University of St. Andrews
Research Interests: Dr. Cutler specializes in the genetic regulation of physiological processes, with primary focus on osmoregulation and ion/water transport mechanisms in aquatic organisms. His work integrates molecular genetics, cell biology, and comparative physiology to investigate euryhaline teleost fish (e.g., eels) and elasmobranchs (e.g., Dogfish), examining how genes control adaptive responses to salinity changes. Additional research extends to mammalian models and diverse fish species including Lake Magadi Tilapia, Atlantic Salmon, and Killifish, bridging molecular mechanisms with whole-organism physiology.
Teaching: He instructs core courses including Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Molecular Genetics, Molecular Biotechniques (laboratory), and Principles of Biology Lab, emphasizing hands-on molecular techniques and physiological principles.
Scientific Awards:
- No awards documented in provided materials
Advising and Grants: While specific student mentorship and grant details are not enumerated in available sources, his research program implies active supervision of graduate students in molecular physiology and aquatic biology. Funding sources remain unspecified but likely support comparative osmoregulation studies across multiple fish species.
Labs and Teams: Research operations appear centered on molecular physiology facilities at Statesboro, utilizing biochemical, molecular genetic, and physiological approaches across diverse aquatic models, though specific lab names or team structures aren't detailed in current documentation.
