William K. Milsom
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Research areaComparative Physiology
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BSc Hons (University of Alberta); MSc (University of Washington); PhD (University of British Columbia)
My lab has two main focuses. One group of studies is directed at determining the physiological adaptations that individual species possess that allow them to live in different environments. In particular we study respiratory, cardiovascular, thermoregulatory and metabolic adaptations for life in environments with low / high levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide, temperature, food and water. We are particularly interested in the neural control of these processes. Another group of studies is directed at determining evolutionary trends in the control of breathing, particularly the role of different chemo and mechano-receptor groups in the control of breathing pattern.