The veterinary basic science disciplines include cell biology, developmental science, gross anatomy, histology, physiology, biochemistry and pharmacology of domestic animals.
- Discipline Leaders:
- Professor Alan Baird, Head of Veterinary Physiology, Biochemistry and Pharmacology
- Professor Stephen Carrington, Head of Veterinary Anatomy
- Academic Staff:
- Professor David Brayden
- Dr Deirdre Campion
- Dr Jane Irwin
- Dr Evelyn Murphy
- Dr Michael Dore
- Mr George Hilton
- Dr Jane A. Irwin
- Dr Evelyn Murphy
- Dr Colm Reid
- Dr Torres Sweeney
- Administration:
- Ms. Frances LeMatti
- Ms Sheila Baynes
The veterinary basic science disciplines include cell biology, developmental science, gross anatomy, histology, physiology, biochemistry and pharmacology of domestic animals. The staff involved in teaching the basic veterinary sciences are responsible for the management and delivery of many of the modules in 1st and 2nd year of the Veterinary Medicine course. These modules are geared to provide a strong foundation for the veterinary clinical sciences, and clinical examples specific to veterinary medicine are used as appropriate. Some staff also contribute to teaching in the Agricultural Science degree courses.
In addition, staff within these disciplines provide training activities for graduate and post doctoral students.
Staff within this grouping are involved in several of the School’s research themes, but are primarily associated with the broad themes of “Animal Science” and “Pathobiology of Disease”. Many staff are associated with the Conway Institute of Biomolecular and Biomedical Research.
Specific themes include:
- Mucosal biology
- Inflammation and inflammatory responses
- Host- pathogen interactions
- Drug delivery
