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Murray Thomson is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Sydney in the School of Life and Environmental Sciences. His research focuses on how animals cope with stress, particularly during reproduction. He investigates the physiological, endocrinological, and behavioral responses of animals to stressors such as predation, environmental changes, and pollution. His research aligns with the Faculty of Science's strengths in understanding life on Earth, with a focus on biodiversity conservation and how organisms adapt to climate change. He is particularly interested in marine isopods like Cirolana harfordi, which showcases unique reproductive adaptations, including live birth and primitive placental structures. Additionally, Murray explores the role of heat shock proteins in marine organisms, researching how they respond to environmental stress, which is paramount in the context of climate change. He also supervises honors projects focused on behavioral ecology and physiology.
University of Sydney • Sydney, Australia
Teaching and conducting research in marine biology and animal physiology.
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