School of Life Sciences
Arizona State University
PO Box 874501
Tempe, AZ 85287
Phone:
480-965-0726
Fax:
480-965-2519
Email:
pierre.deviche@asu.edu
Research in Dr. Deviche's laboratory focuses on the neuroendocrine mechanisms that control reproductive physiology and behavior in seasonally breeding birds. Most bird species that live at middle and high latitudes reproduce seasonally. Seasonal reproductive system development and regression concur with profound behavioral changes. For example, in many species song is a seasonal and sexually dimorphic behavior, is gonadal hormone-dependent, and is controlled by specific interconnected brain regions. In adults, neural plasticity throughout adult life results in continuous incorporation of new cells into some of these regions and in cell elimination. As a result, the size of some brain regions changes seasonally concurrent with vocal behavior production. His group uses a multi-disciplinary approach to elucidate the relationships between gonadal hormones, vocal behavior, and its neuroanatomical substrate, and is interested in deciphering the underlying cellular mechanisms involved. Dr. Deviche's research also addresses the role of other neurochemicals, in particular opioid peptides and their receptors, that are present in brain regions responsible for vocal behavior control. In addition to his research, Dr. Deviche is active in outreach, as a field guide for birdwatching (Maricopa Audubon Society; Desert Rivers Audubon Society, Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park) and for dragonfly walks (Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park).
behavior; neuroendocrinology; species adaptation; extreme environments; reproductive physiology; avian blood parasites; songbird vocal behavior; songbird neuroplasticity; dragonfly biology; ornithology; population biology; growth and reproduction
Davies, S., N. S. Rodriguez, K. L. Sweazea and P. Deviche. 2013. The effect of acute stress and long-term corticosteroid administration on plasma metabolites in an urban and desert songbird. Physiological and Biochemical Zoology 86:47-60. (link)
Fokidis, H. B., M. B. des Roziers, R. Sparr, C. Rogowski, K. Sweazea and P. Deviche. 2012. Unpredictable food availability induces metabolic and hormonal changes independent of food intake in a sedentary songbird. Journal of Experimental Biology 215:2920-2930. (link)
Fokidis, H. B. and P. Deviche. 2012. Brain arginine vasotocin immunoreactivity differs between urban and desert Curve-billed Thrashers, Toxostoma curvirostre: Relationships with territoriality and stress physiology. Brain, Behavior and Evolution 79:84-97. (link)
Fokidis, H. B. and P. Deviche. 2011. Plasma corticosterone of city and desert Curve-billed Thrashers, Toxostoma curvirostre, in response to stress-related peptide administration. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology, Part A 159:32-38. (link)
Fokidis, H. B., E. C. Greiner and P. Deviche. 2008. Interspecific variation in avian blood parasites and haematology associated with urbanization in a desert habitat. Journal of Avian Biology 39:300-310. (link)
Fokidis, H. B., L. Hurley, C. Rogowski, K. Sweazea and P. Deviche. 2011. Effects of captivity and body condition on plasma corticosterone, locomotor behavior, and plasma metabolites in Curve-billed Thrashers. Physiology and Biochemical Zoology 84:595-606. (link)
Fokidis, H. B., M. O. Orchinik and P. Deviche. 2011. Context-specific aggressive responses in urban birds: No evidence for an involvement of testosterone or corticosterone. Hormones and Behavior 59:133-143. (link)
Fokidis, H. B., M. Orchinik and P. Deviche. 2009. Corticosterone and corticosteroid binding globulin in birds: Relation to urbanization in a desert city. General and Comparative Endrocrinology 160:259-270. (link)
Fokidis, H. B., R. Sparr, K. Sweazea and P. Deviche. In review. Modeling metabolic changes during the avian acute stress response using path analysis. Hormone and Metabolic Research.
Deviche, P., L. Hurley and B. Fokidis. 2011. Avian testicular structure, function, and regulation. Pp. 27-69 In: D. Norris and K. H. Lopez. eds., Hormones and Reproduction in Vertebrates. Volume 4, Academic Press.
Davies, S. and P. Deviche. 2013. Advanced reproductive phenology of an urban bird is not mirrored in the underlying reproductive physiology. Poster presented at the 11 January 2013, 15th Annual CAP LTER Poster Symposium and All Scientist Meeting 2013, Skysong, Scottsdale, AZ. (link)
Davies, S. and P. Deviche. 2011. Does urbanization influence the timing of seasonal reproduction and the effect of stress on the reproductive physiology of a Sonoran Desert songbird?. Poster presented at the 12-13 January 2011 CAP LTER 13th Annual Poster Symposium and All Scientist Meeting, Global Institute of Sustainability, Arizona State University. (link)
Davies, S., K. Heller, K. Waites and P. Deviche. 2012. Urbanization and food availability advance the reproductive phenology of a Sonoran Desert songbird. Poster presented at 13 January 2012 CAP LTER 14th Annual Poster Symposium and All Scientist Meeting, Global Institute of Sustainability, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ. (link)
Davies, S., N. Rodriguez, K. L. Sweazea and P. Deviche. 2010. The influence of acute stress on glucose and protein utilization of a desert songbird. Presentation at the International Ornithological Congress.
Davies, S., N. Rodriguez, K. L. Sweazea and P. Deviche. 2010. The influence of acute stress on glucose and protein utiliization of a desert songbird. Poster presented at the January 14, 2010 12th Annual Central Arizona-Phoenix Long-Term Ecological Research Poster Symposium, Global Institute of Sustainability.
Davies, S., K. L. Sweazea and P. Deviche. 2010. The influence of acute and chronic stress on plasma glucose of a desert songbird. Presentation at the Annual Conference of The Society for Comparative and Integrative Biology.
Fokidis, B. H. and P. Deviche. 2010. Stress and energy: Corticosterone and body condition interact to facilitate urban colonization by a desert bird. Presentation at the International Ornithological Congress.
Fokidis, H. B. and P. Deviche. 2007. Variation in avian blood parasite prevalence, insect vectors and haematology associated with recent colonization of a city. Poster presented at the January 10, 2007 CAP LTER Ninth Annual Poster Symposium, Global Institute of Sustainability, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ.. (link)
Fokidis, H. B. and P. Deviche. 2009. Sources of variation in the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis of urban and desert birds. Presentation at the January 2009 Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology, Boston, MA.
Fokidis, H. B., M. Orchinik and P. Deviche. 2009. Increased territorial responses to urban populations of two Sonoran Desert birds: Hormones or ecology?. Poster presented at 11th Annual Central Arizona-Phoenix Long-Term Ecological Research (CAP LTER) Poster Symposium, January 15, 2009, Global Institute of Sustainability. (link)
Fokidis, H. B., M. Orchinik and P. Deviche. 2009. Increased territorial responses in urban populations of two Sonoran Desert birds: Hormones or ecology?. Poster presented at the January 2009 Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology, Boston, MA.
Fokidis, H. B., R. Sparr, K. Sweazea and P. Deviche. 2010. Species-, habitat-, and body mass-associated changes in plasma metabolites during the avian stress response. Poster presented at the January 14, 2010 12th Annual Central Arizona-Phoenix Long-Term Ecological Research Poster Symposium, Global Institute of Sustainability.
Lane, S., P. Deviche and S. Davies. 2013. City sounds: The effects of urbanization on bird song. Poster presented at the 11 January 2013, 15th Annual CAP LTER Poster Symposium and All Scientist Meeting 2013, Skysong, Scottsdale, AZ. (link)
Ross, M., D. Jennings, C. Putnam, T. Small and P. Deviche. 2003. Home range sizes of cactus wrens (Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus) at Arizona State University. Presented at February 19, 2003, CAP LTER Fifth Annual Poster Symposium, Center for Environmental Studies, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ. (link)
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