Dr Scott Nankervis is a molecular physiologist with diverse experience in animal and human systems. Dr Nankervis’s research interests include the development of a cell-culture model of cachexia, and zinc biology in diabetes and atrophy.

Scott’s past research has investigated the capability of some fish species to survive in both aquatic and marine environments, the effect of telomere length on the longevity of mice, and the role of zinc in human muscle wasting disorders. He is currently working on the contribution of molecular genetics to cardiovascular disease.

Scott is a Lecturer in biomedical sciences at Federation University Australia. His teaching areas include anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, nutrition and molecular biology. He holds a Bachelor of Biological Science (Hons) Animal and Plant Biology and a PhD in comparative animal physiology.