Prof. Neil Evans
Professor of Integrative Physiology
Contact details:
Room 245, Jarrett Building
Garscube Estate
Institute of Biodiversity, Animal Health & Comparative Medicine
College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences
University of Glasgow
Glasgow
G61 1QH
Tel.: 0141 330 5795
E-mail: Neil.Evans@glasgow.ac.uk
Research Interests
My research interests could appear quite broad as they cover the role(s) played by neuroendocrine systems in the regulation of physiological and thus body function. This encompasses both developmental and functional aspects of neuroendocrine function. In particular my research has focussed on systems involved in the regulating of reproductive function either directly ie the hypothalamo-pituitary-gonadal axis, or indirectly via the hypothalamo-pituitary adrenal axis.
Specific projects include:
- The effects of prenatal nutrition on reproductive function
- The effects of environmental chemicals on reproductive function
- The effects of pubertal changes in the reproductive axis on physiological and psychological function
- The relationship between environment and stress on reproductive function
- The effects of reproductive hormones on smooth muscle function
Academic History
- Current - Professor of Integrative Physiology, Institute of Biodiversity, Animal Health & Comparative Medicine, University of Glasgow
- 2002-2006 Senior Lecturer in Veterinary Physiology, Division of Cell Sciences, Institute of Comparative Medicine, University of Glasgow Veterinary School
- 1997-2002 Lecturer in Veterinary Physiology, Dept of Veterinary Preclinical Studies, University of Glasgow Veterinary School, Bearsden Rd, Bearsden, Glasgow G61 1QH
- 1995-1997 Senior Research Scientist, Department of Neuroendocrinology, The Babraham Institute, Babraham, Cambridge, CB2 4AT
- 1991-1994 Research Fellow, Reproductive Sciences Program, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Teaching Activities
I am involved in the delivery of teaching materials to the BVMS and Veterinary Bioscience students at the University of Glasgow Veterinary School.
I teach in all 5 years of current BVMS, and the first 3 years of the BSc Vet Bioscience programmes, including Neuromuscular physiology, Thermoregulation, Energy metabolism, Respiratory Physiology, Endocrine histology, Autonomic pharmacology, Antiprotazoal agents, Pharmacogenomics, Pharmacy and Legislation and Communications skills.