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- Principal Teaching Fellow
- Div of Biosciences
- Faculty of Life Sciences
I am a Principle Teaching Fellow within the Division of Biosciences. I obtained my BSc Honours in Animal Developmental Biology from the University of Glasgow (1989), and my DPhil in Physiological Sciences in the Department of Human Anatomy, University of Oxford (1992). I became a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Imperial College, but then relocated with the laboratory to the University of Bristol with Professor Stafford Lightman and Dr Andy Levy (1992). In 1996, I was invited to join the Division of Molecular Endocrinology at the National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR), Mill Hill London. In 2001, I was headhunted to the Department of Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience, Imperial College London as a Governers' Lecturer. In 2005 I was awarded a Certificate of Advanced Study in Learning and Teaching from Imperial College, I became a HEA fellow and took up a teaching position within the Physiology Department at UCL, now the Division of Biosciences.


My research focused has always been Endocrinology, from my undergraduate studies until I became a Teaching Fellow at UCL. My expertise covers molecular regulation and identification of hormones and their receptors, in particular within the CNS. I researched single transmembrane domain receptors such as the Growth Hormone Receptor and Leptin Receptors. I also studied the role of Ghrelin, its receptors and their role in food intake. As a Teaching Fellow, I teach my research interests and beyond across many spheres of physiology, pharmacology, biochemistry and neuroscience within the Life Sciences and Medicine.
I teach on a range of Life Sciences and Medical School undergraduate courses including:
- PHOL1001/2 Mammalian Physiology
- PHOL2001 Animal and Human Physiology: Integrative Physiology
- BIOC2002 Essential Protein Structure and Function
- PHAR3008 Psychopharmacology
- MBBS Year 1 Foundations of Health and Medical Practice
- MBBS Year 1 Circulation and Breathing
- MBBS Year 2 Endocrine Systems, and Reproduction
- MBBS Year 2 Movement and Musculoskeletal Biology
Medical School roles for the MBBS programme-
- Liaison Tutor MBBS/Faculty of Life Sciences
- Deputy Academic Lead Year One
- Lead for Foundation of Health and Medical Practice
- Lead for Endocrine Systems, and Reproduction
- BSc Biomedical Sciences Deputy Degree Programme Tutor
- BSc Biomedical Sciences Admissions Tutor
- BSc Biomedical Sciences Year One Tutor
- Liaison Tutor for Human Sciences BSc
- Deputy lead for PHOL1001/2 Mammalian Physiology
- Chair of the Exam Board (Biomedical Sciences 2007/2008)
- Programme Tutor Biomedical Sciences BSc (2007-2010)
- Chair of the Steering Committee Biomedical Sciences BSc (2007-2010)
- Director of Studies
- Lead PHOL1001/2 Mammalian Physiology
- Lead MBBS Year 2 Reproduction, Development and Genetics.
1993 | DPhil | Doctor of Philosophy – Physiological Science | St. Hugh's College, Oxford |
1989 | BSc Hons | Bachelor of Science (Honours) – Animal Developmental Biology | University of Glasgow |