Clare Peddie

Professor Clare Peddie is a distinguished academic in the School of Biology at the University of St Andrews, with dual expertise in Marine Biology and cancer/physiological research. She holds a Professorial appointment and contributes to both teaching and research initiatives focusing on diving physiology, scientific diving methodologies, and the pedagogical value of fieldwork experiences. Her work emphasizes employability development through leadership training in fieldwork contexts.

Her research spans marine ecology (particularly coral reef dynamics and benthic structure interactions) and medical physiology (including myelodysplastic syndromes and radiation-induced carcinogenesis). She has collaborated internationally on projects addressing educational internationalisation and interdisciplinary marine conservation efforts.

Professor Peddie has authored/co-authored over 13 peer-reviewed publications across marine science, oncology, and educational policy. Her recent work explores coral trait plasticity and niche construction mechanisms, while earlier studies investigated cellular responses to radiation and genetic abnormalities in cancer models. She actively participates in academic leadership roles, including conference organisation and external examining.