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Professor Tyler Stevenson holds the position of Professor of Physiology (Physiology Ageing & Welfare) at the University of Glasgow, within the Institute for Biodiversity, Animal Health and Comparative Medicine (IBAHCM). He previously served as Senior Lecturer at the University of Aberdeen (2013-2018) and conducted postdoctoral research at the Institute for Mind and Biology, University of Chicago (2011-2013). His PhD was obtained from The Johns Hopkins University (2006-2011).
Research focuses on mechanisms underlying internal timekeeping, particularly seasonal rhythms in vertebrates and invertebrates. His group employs ethological approaches and 'strong inference' methodology to study photoperiodic regulation of physiology, immunology, and behavior. Key models include seasonal organisms like hamsters and quail. Current projects explore epigenetic timers, hormonal regulation (e.g., prolactin, FSHβ), and neural control of seasonal adaptations.
Recent work includes investigations into circadian rhythms' role in critical illnesses like acute pancreatitis, and interdisciplinary studies linking light detection mechanisms in avian brains to seasonal biology. He leads the Laboratory of Seasonal Biology, collaborating on grants from the Leverhulme Trust and Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC).
Publications emphasize seasonal photoperiodism, epigenetic regulation, and comparative physiology across species. Over 40 peer-reviewed articles since 2013 highlight contributions to understanding hormonal and genomic mechanisms driving timekeeping in animals.
