Iris Hardege

Iris Hardege is a Fellow at the University of Cambridge, affiliated with the School of Biological Sciences and the Department of Zoology. Her research focuses on neuroscience, including neurotransmission, ion channels, networks, and behaviour. She uses the nematode C. elegans as a model to investigate how small neural networks enable complex neurological behaviour. Her work explores the interaction of nematodes with their environment and the role of nervous system characteristics in environmental interactions. She also examines the potential transfer of findings from nematodes to other organisms.

Dr Iris Hardege is a Group Leader in the Department of Zoology at the University of Cambridge, specializing in Ion Channels and Neuroscience. Her research explores the molecular mechanisms of ion channels and their roles in physiological processes such as hypertension, neuronal signaling, and behavior. She investigates the functional diversity of ligand-gated ion channels, including those gated by biogenic amines, acetylcholine, and dopamine. Her work also examines the impact of genetic mutations on ion channel function and their implications for diseases like hypertension and hyperkalaemia. Hardege's research spans model organisms such as C. elegans, Octopus vulgaris, and mammalian cells, contributing to understanding the neurobiological basis of behavior and disease.