Michael Tift

Michael Tift is a researcher at the University of North Carolina, Wilmington (UNCW), affiliated with the Department of Biology and Marine Biology. He leads the UNCW Comparative Physiology Laboratory, focusing on physiological adaptations in wild populations that enable survival in extreme conditions, particularly hypoxia and ischemia tolerance in animals and humans. His work emphasizes cross-species insights to advance health research.

Contact Information:
UNCW Comparative Physiology Laboratory
Dobo Hall, 4978 Cahill Drive
Wilmington, NC 28403, USA
Phone: (910) 962-2777 | Fax: (910) 962-4066

Research Highlights:

• Studying physiological mechanisms in marine mammals (e.g., crabeater seals in Antarctica).
• Investigating carbon monoxide dynamics in extreme environments.
• Contributing to marine mammal stranding response programs.