Research
Muscle Physiology and Biomechanics
Iain Young’s primary research focus is the use of physiology and proteomics to understand the growth, development and properties of muscle.
Proteomics
Application of Proteomics to better understand muscle growth and development
Cross disciplinary Approaches to Sustainability
Iain also promotes cross-disciplinary approaches (biology, electronics, sensor development, agrotechnology) to address food security challenges; working closely with industry to develop new approaches and new technologies and delivering R&D. This has resulted in funding and projects (EU, BBSRC, TSB/Innovate UK) as diverse as novel sensor development for water quality measurement, anaerobic digestion of agriculture by-products, new and more sustainable protein sources for aquaculture feeds, smart monitoring and advanced water treatment technologies.
Research grants
BSFL commercial fish trials
INSPRO LTD (UK)
February 2020 - February 2021
'Black Soldier Fly Larvae as bio converter: Food Waste Assessment Framework including fish feed performance trials'
INNOVATE UK (UK)
June 2018 - May 2019
Improved functional materials for wound dressings from seaweeds
BIOTECHNOLOGY & BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE RESEARCH COUNCIL
August 2018 - January 2019
Evaluation of the application of electrocoagulation and associated technologies for water quality control for aquaculture
WELSH GOVERNMENT (UK)
January 2019 - August 2021
EC-Asia Research Network on Integration of Global and Local Agri-Food Supply ChainsTowards Sustainable Food Security (GOLF)
EUROPEAN COMMISSION
January 2018 - October 2023
"Papering over the cracks": Paper Devices coupled with Portable Mass Spectrometry for On-site & Rapid Detection of Contaminants in the Food Industry
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY (BEIS) (UK)
April 2017 - September 2018
Proof-of-concept Study: Novel EM Sensor for Measuring Fish
THE DOUGLAS BOMFORD TRUST (UK)
May 2016 - December 2016
2014 allocation - Wellcome ISSF non clinical fellowships
WELLCOME TRUST (UK)
May 2015 - October 2018
Fish Mort Processing
INNOVATE UK (UK)
May 2015 - March 2017
Characterisation of polysaccharides derived from seaweeds, along with a preliminary assessment of their potential for development of nutriceutical, healthcare and functional food and beverage products.
BIOTECHNOLOGY & BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE RESEARCH COUNCIL
July 2015 - December 2015
Anaerobic Digestion of horse manure
INNOVATE UK (UK)
May 2015 - October 2015
Desktop Aquaponic System - Tank manufacturing
INNOVATE UK (UK)
August 2015 - March 2017
Assessments of fish gut microbiota during development, and in response to environmental and dietary change
BIOTECHNOLOGY & BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE RESEARCH COUNCIL
April 2015 - April 2018
Painfaces in Zebrafish – Facial expression changes as evidence for the perception of pain in Zebrafish (Danio rerio)
BIOTECHNOLOGY & BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE RESEARCH COUNCIL
July 2013 - September 2013
The Molecular Pathogenesis of Dilated Cardiomyopathy in Dogs
WELLCOME TRUST (UK)
June 2006 - August 2006
Development of sustainable and cost effective water quality management technology for the aquaculture industry
EUROPEAN COMMISSION
January 2013 - February 2015
The molecular pathogenesis of dilated cardiomyopathy.
THE NUFFIELD FOUNDATION (UK)
June 2005 - August 2005
High Quality Sustainable Protein Sources for Fish Feed
INNOVATE UK (UK)
January 2013 - June 2014
Molecular Mechanisms in Canine Dilated Cardiomyopathy.
PET PLAN CHARITABLE TRUST (UK)
August 2003 - July 2004
Chloroplasts in zebra fish diets
EMINATE LTD (UK)
November 2014 - February 2015
The significance of parvalbumin isoform switching in determining muscle performance.
BIOTECHNOLOGY & BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE RESEARCH COUNCIL
June 2006 - July 2009
Calveolae: polyfunctional organelles, their role in cardiac excitation-contraction coupling.
THE NUFFIELD FOUNDATION (UK)
June 2003 - August 2003
Integrative muscle mechanics.
ROYAL SOCIETY (CHARITABLE)
September 2003 - August 2004
An Exceptional Model of Muscle Calcium Regulation: SR-Ca(2+) pumping in toadfish (Opsanus tau) swimbladder muscle.
WELLCOME TRUST (UK)
June 2002 - September 2002
AquaMMS - Development of a portable miniature mass spectrometer to monitor important, but technically difficult parameters in aquaculture
EUROPEAN COMMISSION
October 2013 - September 2015
The detection, assessment and alleviation of pain in laboratory zebrafish.
NATIONAL CENTRE FOR THE REP, REF AND RED OF ANIMALS USED IN RESEARCH (NC3RS)
November 2012 - April 2016
Molecular and cellular pathogenesis of canine dilated cardiomyopathy.
BRITISH SMALL ANIMAL VETERINARY ASSOCIATION (UK)
December 2003 - November 2005
Multifunctional feed additives for the fish farming industry
ZEMBRA LIMITED (UK)
October 2014 - October 2015
Monitoring respiratory gases using a novel miniature mass spectrometer.
MEDICAL RESEARCH COUNCIL
June 2005 - May 2006
BiFFio - Cooperation between the aquaculture and agriculture sectors with the intent to use animal manure and fish faeces for sustainable production and utilization of renewable energy and recovered nutrients
EUROPEAN COMMISSION
November 2013 - January 2017