Dr Stephen Anderson heads the animal endocrinology lab.

Researcher biography

Stephen is a scientist with expertise in endocrinology (hormones).

His lab research examines the hormonal control of growth, metabolism, appetite, and reproduction. He seeks to unravel the complexity of how hormones regulate physiological mechanisms in healthy individuals versus those that occur in disease states.

Stephen is also involved in educational research focusing on student learning. During his academic career Stephen has taught more than 35,000 biomedical, medical and health science students, and for the past 5 years Stephen has been the Director of Teaching and Learning in Biomedical Sciences. Stephen's research examines how students develop capabilities during their undergraduate studies that support their future professional roles. He has a keen interest in metacognition of learning, self-regulation of learning, and lifelong learning.

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