The Comparative Animal Physiology group at the University of Guelph is one of the largest in Canada and is known for its integrative research on animal function, which incorporates studies of genes to whole animals and everything in between. The enthusiasm, strength and breadth of the group provide an outstanding training environment for postdocs, graduate students and undergraduate researchers. Aquatic research is a particular strength, which is made possible by the world-class facilities that are available in the Hagen Aqualab. The group currently studies a diverse group of animals, including crustaceans, echinoderms, lampreys, hagfishes, teleost fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and rodents. Other strengths of the group include expertise in cardiac function, metabolism, development, neurobiology, hormonal regulation, and stress biology. The group is located in the Summerlee Science Complex and enjoys access to state-of-the-art equipment and facilities for the study of animal structure and function.

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