Ilan Ruhr

Dr. Ilan Ruhr is a comparative physiologist at the University of Salford's School of Science, Engineering & Environment. His research focuses on how environmental factors impact the phenotype of aquatic vertebrates, with special expertise in cellular physiology of epithelial and cardiac cells and their underlying molecular mechanisms.

His research interests include:

• Cardiac biology
• Epithelial physiology
• Developmental biology
• Ion homeostasis
• Osmoregulation
• Mitochondrial biology

Dr. Ruhr's recent research publications demonstrate a strong focus on anoxia tolerance in turtles, with particular attention to developmental programming of cardiac function. His work spans comparative studies across multiple species including marine teleosts, freshwater turtles, and other vertebrates. He has made significant contributions to understanding how environmental stressors affect physiological function at multiple biological levels.

His scientific awards include:

• University of Salford Research Fellowship (2024)
• CARTOX, LLC research grant (£10,000 GBP, 2020)
• Multiple Company of Biologists Travel Fellowships (2015, 2018)
• RSMAS Five-Year Graduate Research Assistantship ($105,000 USD, 2011)

Dr. Ruhr actively supervises graduate students and maintains a robust network of international collaborations. His research program aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health, climate action, marine conservation, and terrestrial ecosystem sustainability. He has served on editorial boards, organized scientific conferences, and participated in numerous public engagement activities to disseminate science to broader audiences.