From bird brains to barnyards: exploring behaviour, neurobiology, and animal welfare

I’m Lindsay, a behavioural biologist with a background in animal behaviour, physiology, and neurobiology. I’ve long been fascinated by birds, and much of my work has focused on understanding their behaviour and biology. My work has spanned research, coordination, and strategic roles, including supporting avian research and engineering biology initiatives at the Roslin Institute.

I’m particularly interested in the use of chickens as model organisms in biological and biomedical research, the development of new technologies to improve animal welfare, and the mechanisms underlying complex behaviours.

On these pages, I explore birds, brains, and behaviour, sharing new and exciting advances in these areas of research.