In my lab, we are interested in the biology of neurodevelopmental and neuropsychiatric disorder. In particular, we want to understand more about the interaction between molecular (genetic/epigenetic) and environmental (stress, toxins) factors that cause these conditions to manifest. Our approach is guided very much by the philosophy that understanding the biology of neuropsychiatric conditions will help develop more effective treatments for patients. For this reason, we adopt a translational approach, primarily using zebrafish as a model species.
Richard Morris (Morris, 1981) told us:
"Each species has its own way of showing how clever it is, and it is important to devise appropriate tests for
each species before drawing conclusions. If we judge a species by intelligence tests that would suit us we
will almost certainly be missing the point. (p. 79)."
I have worked for the past four years or so devising tests for zebrafish that will allow us to ask these important questions about human behaviour.
I act as an Associate Editor for the Journal of Veterinary Behavior, and a review editor for Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience.
Richard Morris (Morris, 1981) told us:
"Each species has its own way of showing how clever it is, and it is important to devise appropriate tests for
each species before drawing conclusions. If we judge a species by intelligence tests that would suit us we
will almost certainly be missing the point. (p. 79)."
I have worked for the past four years or so devising tests for zebrafish that will allow us to ask these important questions about human behaviour.
I act as an Associate Editor for the Journal of Veterinary Behavior, and a review editor for Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience.