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Section of Teaching Enhancement (Biochemical Sciences)
Learn more about the teaching section within the Department of Biochemical Sciences, whose academics have a range of specialisms.
About us
The primary responsibility of the Teaching Enhancement Section is the delivery of high-quality teaching and academic development of undergraduate and postgraduate (taught) students across the breadth of programmes within the School.
Biochemical sciences team
Section lead
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Dr Alfred Thumser
Senior Teaching Fellow in Biochemistry
Section members
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Dr James Connorton
Lecturer
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Dr Sarah Trinder
Director of Learning & Teaching - School of Biosciences, Senior Lecturer in Pharmacology
Biological sciences team
Section members
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Dr Sarah Bailey
Deputy Director of Learning and Teaching, Senior Lecturer in Physiology
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Dr Lorenzo Santorelli
Programme Director for Biological Sciences, Senior Teaching fellow in Zoology, Senior Tutor for International Placements