BSc Biochemistry & Microbiology, University of Sheffield, 1987
PhD Biochemistry, University of Cambridge, 1992
Molecular Biologist, Novocastra Laboratories, 1992-1994
Research Associate, Virology Department, Newcastle University, 1994-2000
Senior Research Associate, Musculoskeletal Research Group, 2000-2006
Fellow of Higher Education Academy
Senior tutor (SMBS)
Chair of Phase 2 Board of examiners (SBMS)
Chair of Phase 1 curriculum committee (SBMS)
Programme Co-ordinator for MSci Biomedical Sciences
Faculty Regulations and Approvals Panel
University Regulations Committee
Member of Senate
Research background in virology and turnover of extracellular matrix. Expertise in molecular biology and recombinant protein expression.
Differentiated learning; peer learning; attendance monitoring as a trigger for pastoral support
I teach on a range of modules on the undergraduate degree programmes in the School of Biomedical Sciences (SBMS).
Module leader for: BGM1003 - Biochemistry; BGM2012 - Clinical Immunology & Viral pathogens; CMB3001 - Experimental design; BMS4099 - MSci Research project