Dr Chris Scott

Biography

Dr Scott is the Physiology Discipline Group leader as well as the higher degree coordinator for the School. He is a neuroendocrinologist with a particular interest in the brain control of the hormones of reproduction. This involves a range of projects related to either the neuroanatomy of the brain circuits controlling reproduction, and to the hormonal control of reproductive processes, using a wide variety of animal species. His teaching is in human anatomy & physiology, and pathophysiology at foundational and advanced levels, as well as training research students.

Research Interest

Dr Scott's main research interest is in the area of neuroendocrinology; the interaction between the nervous system & the endocrine system. He is particularly interested in the sites and mechanisms of action of sex steroids (oestrogens, progestogens and androgens) in the hypothalamus and brainstem as they exert their feedback actions on gonadotrophin releasing hormone (GnRH) secretion as well as on other functions of the hypothalamus such as a sexual behaviour and regulation of appetite. Historically most research has been conducted using sheep, but in recent years the species used has diversified considerably.