Area(s) of Expertise: Animal Physiology, Environmental Stressors, Cardiovascular Physiology, Fish and Reptiles; (Advising Area of Expertise: Biology, Pre-Physician's Assistant)
Dr. Reynolds has a wide variety of research interests in the combined realm of physiology and ecology. The underlying themes of each research project are:
Example projects are listed below:
Kirby, Amanda Reynolds, Dane A. Crossley, and Edward M. Mager (2020). "The metabolism and swimming performance of sheepshead minnows (Cyprinodon variegatus) following thermal acclimation or acute thermal exposure." Journal of Comparative Physiology B 190: 557-568.
Kirby, Amanda Reynolds, Brandt Smith, and Dane A. Crossley (2019). "Regulation of blood flow in the pulmonary and systemic circuits during submerged swimming in common snapping turtle (Chelydra serpentina)." Journal of Experimental Biology 222.16: jeb205211.
Kirby, Amanda Reynolds, et al. (2019) "Acute crude oil exposure alters mitochondrial function and ADP affinity in cardiac muscle fibers of young adult Mahi-mahi (Coryphaena hippurus)." Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part C: Toxicology & Pharmacology 218: 88-95.
When not in the lab, the field, or in lecture, Dr. Reynolds enjoys spending time outdoors (whether is gardening, hiking, or camping) with her family in the Appalachian Mountains.