معرفی
Dr. Guy Bewick is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition, University of Aberdeen. He leads research on neuromuscular junction physiology, mechanosensory systems, and neurological diseases. His work focuses on how nerve terminals adapt signaling for muscle function and disease mechanisms in ALS, muscular dystrophy, and hypertension. He is a Trustee of The Physiological Society (2016–2020).
Education:
- BSc (Hons) Zoology & Animal Physiology – University of East Anglia (1979)
- PhD Neuroscience – King's College London (1986)
- FPhysiol – The Physiological Society (2020)
Research Interests:
Dr. Bewick's lab investigates:
- Regulation of mechanosensory nerve terminals in muscle spindles
- Glutamate-mediated autoregulation in sensory endings
- Motor nerve adaptations to muscle growth/training
- Therapeutic targets for MND/ALS and muscular dystrophy
Recent Publications (Highlights):
Studies include calcium regulation in muscle spindles, glutamate receptor roles in mechanosensation, and plant-derived compounds for cancer (2023–2025).
Awards:
- 2016–2020: Trustee, The Physiological Society
Grants & Collaborations:
Active collaborations with Durham University and others. Supervises PhDs in Biomedical Sciences focusing on ALS and mitochondrial disease impacts on motor control.
Labs/Teams:
Developing lab-on-a-chip models for ALS research and studying proprioceptive systems in skeletal biology.