Assoc. Prof. Frank Sin
Retired
Genetics
Qualifications
B.Sc.(Hons.)(Melbourne)
Ph.D.(Melbourne)
Contact Details
Phone: International +64 3 Local 364 2500 (School Office)
Fax: +64 3 364 2590
Email: frank.sin@canterbury.ac.nz
Postal address: School of Biological Sciences, University of Canterbury, Private Bag 4800, Christchurch, New Zealand
Research
Molecular biology of crustacean moulting & fish development; cloning of neuropeptide genes. Salmon stock devel. & genetic engineering. Genetic basis of human male infertility. Mutation analysis.
Research Interests
1. Genetics of human male infertility
2. Marine molecular biology and biotechnology
3. Silent mitochondrial mutations on cell growth and reproductive success