Andreas Heyland, University of Guelph
Professor
Guelph, Ontario
aheyland@uoguelph.ca
Office:
(519) 824-4120 ext. 56459
Expert In
Evolution
Functional genomics of larval development
Hormonal signalling systems
Iodine and thyroid hormone signaling in marine ecosystems
Life history transitions
Marine invertebrates
Metamorphosis
Metamorphosis and settlement in Aplysia californica
Molecular and physiological mechanisms
Sensory signaling systems in marine invertebrate
Bio/Research
Dr. Heyland's research focuses on understanding molecular and physiological mechanisms underlying life history transitions and their evolution in marine invertebrates with particular emphasis on metamorphosis and the role of hormonal signaling systems in this process. Moreover, placing this quest...
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Dr. Heyland's research focuses on understanding molecular and physiological mechanisms underlying life history transitions and their evolution in marine invertebrates with particular emphasis on metamorphosis and the role of hormonal signaling systems in this process. Moreover, placing this question back into the context of how the environment modulates such mechanisms on a molecular-cellular level. Heyland has employed experimental, physiological and more recently functional genomics approaches. Currently his lab is pursuing research in the following fields: 1) Iodine and thyroid hormone signaling in marine ecosystems; 2) Functional genomics of larval development, metamorphosis and settlement in Aplysia californica; and 3) Function and evolution of sensory signaling systems in selected marine invertebrate groups.
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