Bruce Young, Ph.D.

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Bruce Young, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Physical Therapy

Phone: 978-934-4413

Fax: 978-934-3006

Office: Weed 305B

Email: Bruce_Young@uml.edu

1984, Washington State University, Bachelor of Science in Zoology; 1986, Northern Arizona University, Master of Science in Biology; 1988, Leiden University, Special course on Functional Morphology of Vertebrates; 1989, University of Calgary, Doctor of Philosophy in Biology/Anatomy

The general focus of Dr. Young's research is the relationships among anatomical complexity, physiological performance, and behavioral ecology. He is particularly interested in examining these issues within one of the most specialized groups of vertebrates, the snakes. At the present time, his laboratory is working on three general topics:

Sensory physiology (particularly of hearing) and the neuroanatomy of the sensory system in snakes;
Biochemical and molecular diversity of snake venoms, and the biomechanics of venom injection; and
Functional morphology of Mosasaurs (extinct large aquatic lizards) and the evolution of the locomotor system in snakes.

The first half of Dr. Young’s adult life (B.O.) was devoted to science, and gave Dr. Young the opportunity to travel extensively, conduct research at institutions around the world, and to make nature films for organizations like National Geographic. In 2007 Dr. Young’s quiet academic life was abruptly shattered with the birth of his daughter Olivia. Now in the A.O. phase of his life, he still travels extensively, does collaborative research, and makes nature shows ... but he misses his little nugget a great deal while he is gone.

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