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Dr Javier Tello is a Lecturer in Pharmacology and Researcher at the School of Medicine, University of St Andrews. His research focuses on cellular biology, pharmacology, and reproductive physiology, particularly investigating fertility disorders linked to brain-pituitary interactions. He explores neuropeptide roles in homeostasis, metabolism, stress, and aging, with a focus on neural networks in the hypothalamus and amygdala. Dr. Tello employs cutting-edge techniques like optogenetics, chemogenetics, and advanced microscopy to study neuroendocrine pathways.
Key funding sources include grants from Tenovus Scotland, the Wellcome Trust, and the British Society for Neuroendocrinology. He advises PhD students Struan Donachie and Morag Milne. His lab integrates transgenic models, molecular approaches, and live imaging to dissect neural circuits underlying puberty, fertility, and neuroendocrine responses.
Publications highlight his work on kisspeptin signaling post-stroke, menopausal hot flush treatments, and the genetic basis of dyslexia using zebrafish models. His interdisciplinary approach bridges pharmacology, genetics, and biomedical imaging, contributing to both basic science and clinical applications in reproductive health.
