Stephen Watts, PhD Department of Biology

Phone: (205) 9            email: sawatts@uab.edu 

Research/Clinical Interest Title: Physiological responses to nutritional and environmental stressors in aquatic animals

Research/Clinical Interest Description: Our basic research interests are in the areas of animal and plant nutrition and heath, particularly as they relate to aquatic/ marine biology and human heath. Our primary areas of research include growth, reproduction, physiology and biochemistry (physiological ecology), endocrinology, and immunological responses to nutritional and environmental stressors. We are very interested in the zebrafish and sea urchin models for their value in biomedical research. In addition, we are examining terrestrial plants in the amelioration of stormwater and urban heat islands through the implementation of green roof technologies. Green roofs can be important in reducing non-point source pollutants that can affect aquatic and marine ecosystems.