Overview
Profile summary
Cameron is a leader and technical expert at the forefront of internationally renowned scientific teaching and research. Cameron has a strong background in both academic and regulatory ecotoxicology research, alongside a track record of exceptional and pioneering facilities and operations management. At Plymouth, Cameron is responsible for the laboratories, practical classes, and a large team of technical staff across the School of Biological and Marine Sciences and the School of Biomedical Sciences.
Cameron is also a Mental Health First Aider and is a strong advocate for equality and diversity in the workplace.
Outside of work, Cameron is passionate about board games, D&D and Lego.
Academic qualifications
Biological and sport sciences, Doctorate, PhD, Biological Sciences: Ecotoxicology of active ingredients in changing marine environments, University of Exeter
Award Date: 1 Sept 2020
Biological and sport sciences, First Degree, BSc (Hons) Marine Biology, University of Plymouth
Award Date: 1 Jul 2014
External positions
Ecotoxicology Study Director, Scymaris Ltd.
Jan 2023 → Dec 2024
Facilities Manager, University of Exeter
Oct 2021 → Jan 2023
Animal Facility Manager / Postdoctoral Research Associate, University of Exeter
Dec 2018 → Mar 2022
Advanced Skills Tutor, The Brilliant Club
Jan 2016 → Dec 2018
Postgraduate Teaching Assistant, University of Exeter
Sept 2014 → Dec 2018
Research Interests
- Ecotoxicology
- Marine Biology
- Climate Change
- Physiology
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 14 Life Below Water
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Microalgal biofilm induces larval settlement in the model marine worm Platynereis dumerilii
Hird, C., Jékely, G. & Williams, E. A., 18 Sept 2024, In: Royal Society Open Science. 11, 9, 240274.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Ecotoxicology of active ingredients in changing marine environments
Hird, C., 2021Research output: Other contribution › Previously awarded Doctoral thesis
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The Nereid on the rise: Platynereis as a model system
Özpolat, B. D., Randel, N., Williams, E. A., Bezares-Calderón, L. A., Andreatta, G., Balavoine, G., Bertucci, P. Y., Ferrier, D. E. K., Gambi, M. C., Gazave, E., Handberg-Thorsager, M., Hardege, J., Hird, C., Hsieh, Y.-W., Hui, J., Mutemi, K. N., Schneider, S. Q., Simakov, O., Vergara, H. M. & Vervoort, M. & 4 others, , 1 Sept 2021, In: EvoDevo.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Fluctuating seawater pCO2/pH induces opposing interactions with copper toxicity for two intertidal invertebrates
Wilson-McNeal, A., Hird, C., Hobbs, C., Nielson, C., Smith, K. E., Wilson, R. W. & Lewis, C., 2020, In: Science of the Total Environment.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Microplastics, microfibres and nanoplastics cause variable sub-lethal responses in mussels (Mytilus spp.)
Cole, M., Liddle, C., Consolandi, G., Drago, C., Hird, C., Lindeque, P. K. & Galloway, T. S., 1 Nov 2020, In: Marine Pollution Bulletin.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review