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Physiology is the study of how living systems function, from the subcellular to the ecological level. The research interests of our physiology group span this entire range. Specifically, we have research foci in four areas: (1) cell membrane physiology with an emphasis on ion transport mechanisms, regulation and functions, (2) ecological physiology of animals and plants, (3) stress physiology of animals and plants and (4) photosynthetic physiology.

Research by SU Biology labs spans the range from model cell or subcellular systems to field studies with wild species. Our research involves both experimental and modeling approaches. An exciting aspect of physiology research is it multidisciplinary nature. It integrates techniques and approaches from molecular biology, biochemistry, physics, ecology and evolution.

In addition to SU Biology faculty, there are physiologists at the adjacent SUNY campuses (SUNY-Upstate Medical University and SUNY-Environmental Science and Forestry) with whom to interact.


F. Reed Hainsworth Animal physiological ecology; quantitative tests of optimization theories
John M. Russell Ion transport: regulation and roles in cellular processes

Our faculty have research interests in a number of other exciting areas of Biology. To see faculty members listed by interest category, please select one of the following:

 

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