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Dr Kelly Robinson is an Associate Lecturer at the School of Biology, University of St Andrews, contributing to marine mammal research. Her work focuses on endocrinology, environmental toxicology, and animal behavior in species like grey seals and bottlenose dolphins. She explores hormonal mechanisms (e.g., oxytocin) influencing social behavior, maternal care, and developmental physiology. Her studies also investigate environmental pollutants' impacts on marine mammals, including persistent organic pollutants (POPs) affecting blubber metabolism and weaning dynamics.
Key research areas include reproductive behavior in phocids, blubber function, and the neuroendocrine basis of social interactions. Dr. Robinson collaborates with institutions like the Scottish Oceans Institute and has published widely on topics such as oxytocin's role in mass gain, POP contamination trends, and innovative tissue culture monitoring techniques. Her work bridges laboratory studies with field observations, emphasizing practical applications in conservation and public outreach.
Dr. Robinson has contributed to datasets on blubber explant respirometry and oxytocin manipulations in wild mammals. She actively engages in academic training through workshops and maintains affiliations with interdisciplinary research units at the University of St Andrews.
