Jim’s broad research interests are in metabolism and functional genomics to improve the health and productivity of livestock, and to develop animal models for human metabolism, health and nutrition. His work is a combination of basic and applied studies. Jim has published almost 150 papers in referred journals, authored a textbook “Applied Animal Endocrinology” (now in its second edition), several book chapters and numerous abstracts and technical publications for industry audiences. Jim is currently Chair of the Dept. of Animal Biosciences. In the summer, he likes to return to his home in St. John’s, Newfoundland.