Dr. Keren Bielby-Clarke,Associate Professor
Information about Dr. Keren Bielby-Clarke at the University of Bradford.
- School of Pharmacy & Medical Sciences
(Faculty of Life Sciences) - Email:
- k.bielby-clarke@bradford.ac.uk
- Telephone:
- +44 1274 234693
Biography
After completing my undergraduate degree in Biomedical Chemistry, I discovered an interest in neuropathology and anatomy which led me to a PhD investigating the pathology of Alzheimers Disease and Downs Syndrome, and similarities between them. Whilst undertaking this PhD, I developed an interest in teaching and a passion for neuroscience, anatomy and physiology. I completed 5 years of post-doctoral research based in the Institute of Cell Signalling (Queens Medical Centre), investigating protein signalling complexes in the murine cerebellum. I then moved to the University of Leeds, taking up a teaching-only position in the Faculty of Biological Sciences as a Lecturer in Neuroscience. The 5 years I spent in this role, with 2 years as Programme Leader for the Neuroscience course, allowed me to develop my teaching whilst using a range of innovative and traditional teaching methods. Between 2010-12 I worked both as a Lecturer in Physiology and as a Curriculum Development Officer, roles which allowed me to expand my experience in teaching and my knowledge regarding curriculum development and appropriate QA standards. I am currently working to develop simulation teaching (in all of its forms) and integrate it into as many different areas of Life Sciences as possible. I am also working on research into the use of technology in higher education, particularly focussing on use of virtual dissection and high fidelity manikins, but also in simulation, CAL, TEL, curriculum development and assessment. I have presented at a number of national conferences on the various uses of simulation in undergraduate teaching. I am very actively involved in recruitment and outreach activities, running workshops and interactive demonstrations during public events, open days and school visits. I am also a mentor for colleagues undertaking professional accreditation by the HEA on the L&T Professional Development & Recognition Scheme, a very rewarding role which enables me to see different perspectives on learning and teaching from across the institution.
Research
Use of virtual dissection in teaching and learning Use of human patient simulators for teaching Life Sciences students Use of CAL in undergraduate Life Sciences teachingUse of pathological and anatomical specimens in teachingMethods of teaching anatomy and pathologyComparison of cadaveric and non-cadaveric anatomy teachingMember of the Education, Innovation, Research & Development group (Pharmacy & Medical Sciences)Member of the Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics group (Pharmacy & Medical Sciences)
Teaching
Details on teaching interests, highlights and modules are available for Dr. Keren Bielby-Clarke as follows:
Teaching interests
AnatomyPhysiologyNeurosciencePathologyPharmacology
Professional activities
Information about education, employment and areas of particular interest for Dr. Keren Bielby-Clarke is as follows:
- Life Sciences Faculty Board,
- Pharmacy and Medical Sciences L&T Committee,
Employment
- University of Bradford - Senior Lecturer
- University of Bradford - Lecturer in the year 2012 (specified as 01/01/2012)
- Nottingham Trent University - Lecturer in the year 2010 (specified as 01/01/2010)
- University of Sheffield - Curriculum Development Officer in the year 2010 (specified as 01/01/2010)
- Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Leeds - Programme Leader and Teaching-only Lecturer in the year 2005 (specified as 01/01/2005)
- Queen's Medical Centre, University of Nottingham - Post-doctoral Research in the year 2000 (specified as 01/01/2000)
- Senior Fellow: Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
- Teaching Excellence Award (Individual) in the year 01-JUN-18 (specified as 01/06/2018)
- Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy in the year 01-SEP-14 (specified as 01/09/2014)
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy in the year 01-MAR-13 (specified as 01/03/2013)
- Post-graduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education in the year 01-DEC-07 (specified as 01/12/2007)
Education
- Higher Education Academy - SFHEA
- Higher Education Academy - FHEA
- University of Leeds - PG Cert
- University of Sheffield - PhD
- Sheffield Hallam University - BSc (Hons)
- Interactive demonstrations and workshops for Open Day’s, AVD’s, outreach and widening participation activities
Publications
There are 1 publications involving or that are attributed to Dr. Keren Bielby-Clarke.
Peer Reviewed Journal
Title | Year | Publication name | Journal | Volume | Pages | Authors | Editors | ISSN | Publisher | DOI | Location |
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Neuregulin signaling in neurons depends on ErbB4 interaction with PSD-95 | 2008 | BRAIN RESEARCH | 1207 | Murphy, S.P.; Bielby-Clarke, K.E. | Elsevier | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.brainres.2008.02.063 |