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ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR MICHEL BEAL
ACADEMIC CAREER
1958 - Dip.A.H. Queensland Agricultural College
1967 - B.Sc (Hons) University of Queensland
1971 - Ph.D. University of Queensland
RESEARCH
Physiology of epithelial tissues of marsupials, particularly:
- Mechanisms of salivary secretion and their evolution.
- Adaptation of salivary composition to diet. Renal function and its evolution.
- Endocrinology of adult marsupials and the development of endocrine tissues and hormonal competence in pouch-young.
- Aspects of crocodile biology.
AFFILIATIONS
Australian Physiological and Pharmacological Society
Physiological Society, UK
Australian Mammal Society
STUDENTS
- Craig Boys 1998, Thesis Title: "Identification of b-adrenergic receptor subtypes in the parotid gland of the red kangaroo (Macropus rufus) and the glandular response to their sympathomimetic stimulation" Hons 1st Class.
- Peta Edwards 1998, Thesis Title: "Cellular composition of the islets of Langerhans in the genus, Macropus." Hons 1st Class.
- Renate Domel Ph.D. 1997, Thesis Title: Intestinal transport and biodistribution of radium.
- Noelene Scott Ph.D. 1999, Thesis Title: "Development of endocrine control of calcium and phosphorus metabolism during pouch life of the tammar wallaby, Macropus eugenii.
CONTACT DETAILS
Room 408 Biological Science Building Phone: +61 2 9385-2116 Fax: +61 2 9385-1558 Email: m.beal  unsw.edu.au
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