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Dr. Jeffrey Richards is a Professor and Head of the Department of Zoology at the University of British Columbia (UBC), within the Faculty of Science. His research focuses on understanding the physiological, biochemical, and molecular mechanisms that enable organisms to acclimate to environmental stress, particularly hypoxia, exercise, and salinity changes in fish. He uses comparative and mechanistic approaches, integrating tools like microarrays and proteomics to explore signal transduction pathways and acclimation processes.
Education:
- B.Sc. (Hons) in Biology, Wilfrid Laurier University
- M.Sc. in Biology, University of Waterloo
- Ph.D. in Biology, McMaster University
Research Interests: Dr. Richards investigates how organisms balance energy supply and demand under stress, emphasizing coordinated responses across physiological systems. Key areas include hypoxia tolerance, metabolic plasticity, and the role of pathways like AMP kinase. His work uses fish models to bridge ecological, evolutionary, and mechanistic insights.
Labs & Teams: He leads a lab at UBC's Biodiversity Research Centre, collaborating on projects involving lab members such as S. Liu and B. Negrete Jr. His research also intersects with UBC's broader initiatives in environmental and comparative physiology.
Grants & Advising: While specific grants are not detailed here, his extensive publication record indicates sustained research activity. He advises multiple graduate students, contributing to their training in experimental and field-based methodologies.
