Dr. Jeffrey Richards appointed Head, Department of Zoology

Appointment Date

Dr. Jeffrey Richards, an expert on how organisms respond to environmental change and former chair of UBC’s Animal Care Committee, has been appointed head of UBC Zoology, effective July 1. He replaces Dr. Vanessa Auld in the role after a five-year term.

The Richards lab focuses on understanding the physiological, biochemical and molecular mechanisms that define how organisms respond to changes in their environment. In particular, the team is interested in the evolution of low oxygen tolerance among diverse organisms, and the factors that allow some organisms to maintain function in oxygen-limiting conditions.

“UBC Zoology has built on an excellent foundation with the recent addition of high-quality researchers and renewed teaching and learning spaces,” says Dr. Meigan Aronson, Dean, UBC Science. “Jeff brings with him a very strong research, teaching and service record, and I look forward to working with him to continue the department’s successful trajectory.”

Please visit the Faculty of Science website to read the full announcement.


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