Research

Dr. Stephen G. Dunbar's research interests are in the areas of tropical marine ecophysiology, coral reef biodiversity and conservation, and marine invertebrate and vertebrate physiology and ecology. Although based at Loma Linda University, in Loma Linda, California, his research takes him to some great places around the globe. With some of the most interesting organisms to work on and some of the most beautiful places on the planet to work in, Dr. Dunbar has what he considers to be one of the best jobs in the world!

Dr. William Hayes and his students study a diverse range of topics and organisms. They are primarily focused on the biology and toxinology of venemous animals (snakes, scorpions, spiders, centipedes), which they explore using molecular, proteomic, morphological, ecological, and behavioral approaches. They also investigate the taxanomy, behavior, ecology, and conservation of endangered reptiles and birds in the California and Caribbean Islands biodiversity hotspots.