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Dr Robert Coleman is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Natural Sciences at the University of Chester, serving as Course Leader for the BSc Biology programmes. He holds a BSc in Biology from the University of Wales and a PhD from the University of Liverpool, with additional postgraduate training as a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). His research focuses on developing novel analytical techniques, including immunodiagnostic methods and genetic approaches, to address challenges in animal welfare, conservation, and applied biological sciences. Notably, his work has advanced non-invasive stress assessment tools for amphibians and primates, and his studies on laboratory animal husbandry protocols have contributed to refining welfare standards for Xenopus laevis. Dr. Coleman has secured funding from the National Centre for the Replacement Refinement and Reduction of Animals in Research (NC3Rs) for projects aimed at improving husbandry practices. His teaching emphasizes applied biochemistry, cell biology, and diagnostic science, integrating real-world applications in pathology and conservation. His research outputs span over two decades, with contributions to journals such as General and Comparative Endocrinology, Applied Animal Behaviour Science, and International Journal of Food Science & Technology.
His funded projects include the Establishment of consensual husbandry protocols for laboratory Xenopus laevis (2013–2016), addressing welfare and refinement in amphibian research. His work often bridges basic and applied biology, with applications in conservation, food safety, and laboratory animal science. Recent studies have validated methods to measure corticosterone in aquatic environments, offering new tools for assessing amphibian welfare without invasive procedures.
