Prof Hugh PigginsBSc, PhD

Honorary Professor

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ORCID: 0000-0003-2555-9858
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Areas of expertise

Research Networks and Beacons

Biology, Medicine and Health (BMH) Domains

Keywords

  • circadian, neurophysiology, suprachiasmatic, mediobasal hypothalamus, habenula, neuropeptides, patch clamp, multi-electrode array, wheel-running, exercise

Education / academic qualifications

  • 1991 - Doctor of Philosophy University Of Ottawa (1986 - 1991)
  • 1985 - Bachelor of Science in Psychology University of Edinburgh (1981 - 1985)

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Publications

Circadian rhythm of cardiac electrophysiology, arrhythmogenesis, and the underlying mechanisms

Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article

PACAP neurons in the ventromedial hypothalamic nucleus are glucose inhibited and their selective activation induces hyperglycaemia

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

Delayed Cryptochrome Degradation Asymmetrically Alters the Daily Rhythm in Suprachiasmatic Clock Neuron Excitability

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

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Media coverage and contribution

THE GUARDIAN: Nobel prize for medicine awarded for insights into internal biological clock

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Student Theses

Arousal-circadian interactions: Circadian and photic regulation of the tuberal hypothalamus

UoM administered thesis: Master of Philosophy

Investigating the role of corticosterone in meal anticipatory behaviour, metabolism and glucosetolerance

UoM administered thesis: Phd

Gating the pore of the P2X2 receptor: the role of residues within the second transmembrane domain in receptor activation

UoM administered thesis: Phd

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