Claire obtained a BSc in Physiology from Cardiff University, and was awarded a PhD from Swansea University Medical School for investigating alkane and fatty acid metabolism by Candida CYP52s. She has a keen interest in cytochromes P450, antifungal resistance, and alkane and fatty acid metabolism.
This module will provide the student with an overview of the fundamentals of microbiology, its causative role in human disease and the intervention of antimicrobials and antibiotics. The role of immunity and its role in human defence against disease will also be introduced in this module, and how this may be modulated in response to pathogens. Lectures will be accompanied by a practical session in microbiological techniques and an essay with academic support. Mae'r modiwl yma yn rhoi trosolwg i fyfyrwyr o hanfodion mewn microbioleg, ei rôl achosol mewn afiechydon dynol ac ymyrraeth gwrthficrobaidd a gwrthfiotig. Caiff rôl imiwnedd a'i rôl mewn amddiffyn dyn yn erbyn afiechydon, a sut mae'n addasu mewn ymateb i bathogenau ei gyflwyno hefyd yn y modiwl yma. Caiff y darlithoedd eu cyfeilio gan sesiynau ymarferol mewn technegau microbiolegol a traethawd efo cefnogaeth academaidd.
The module will provide the student with a diversity of study, laboratory and scientific skills in relation to the undertaking of undergraduate practical sessions in a safe manner. This will involve the development of skills including basic biologically relevant mathematics, appropriate data handling, working safely and key laboratory skills. Students will also be provided with an introduction to laboratory methods such as accurate pipetting and standard curve construction. In addition, students will receive lectures on developing study skills in literature searching, referencing & plagiarism and communication of information.
The module will provide the student with a diversity of laboratory and scientific skills in relation to the undertaking of undergraduate practical sessions in a safe manner and develop skills including molarity calculations, biological extractions, basic chromatography, an introduction into anatomical dissection and physiology.
This module will provide a broad introduction to fundamental concepts in microbiology (bacteria, fungi and viruses). Students will gain practical experience in handling and culturing microorganisms, microscopy and staining techniques.
Nod y modiwl hwn yw darparu¿r sgiliau sylfaenol sydd eu hangen ar fyfyrwyr ar gyfer ymchwil labordy ym maes y gwyddorau meddygol cymhwysol. Bydd y modiwl yn cynnwys gwaith damcaniaethol a chymhwysol: caiff y myfyriwr ei hyfforddi mewn dulliau sy¿n hanfodol ar gyfer caffael data a¿i ddadansoddi, ond bydd hefyd yn cymryd rhan weithredol yn y labordy, gan ddefnyddio¿n fras y technegau arbrofol perthnasol. Byddant hefyd yn datblygu sgiliau nad ydynt yn dechnegau arbrofol yn eu hunain, ond sydd er hynny, yn sylfaenol i¿r broses wyddonol, megis, 'mathemateg y labordy¿, cyrchu gwybodaeth, cyfeirnodi, moeseg ac iechyd a diogelwch.
¿Nothing in science has any value if it is not communicated¿ (Anne Roe, 1904-1991). Mae agwedd bwysig ar rôl gwyddonwyr yn ymwneud â chyfleu ymchwil a syniadau gwyddonol cymhleth i gynulleidfaoedd sy'n cynnwys gwyddonwyr a rhai nad ydynt yn wyddonwyr. Bydd y modiwl hwn yn adeiladu ar ddulliau cyfathrebu gwyddonol, gan gynnwys papurau cyfnodolion, crynodebau, podlediadau (ffeiliau sain digidol) a phosteri, ac yn archwilio'r rheini. Bydd myfyrwyr hefyd yn cael eu cyflwyno i ddulliau cyfathrebu gwyddoniaeth ar gyfer cynulleidfaoedd nad ydynt yn wyddonwyr, gan gynnwys digwyddiadau cyhoeddus ac ymgyrchoedd iechyd. Bydd gofyn i fyfyrwyr ysgrifennu a chyflwyno podlediad clwb cyfnodolion, a dylunio ymgyrch ymwybyddiaeth iechyd y cyhoedd ar sail tystiolaeth.
The modern scientist graduate is expected to have gained extensive laboratory-based experience and this is certainly essential for any student intent on pursuing a research-based career. Skills for Researchers provides students with the opportunity to acquire the core skills to be able to conduct, analyse, interpret and present scientific experiments. A proportion of the module will be spent in the laboratory gaining hands-on experience. Skills acquired in this module will form the basis for future experimental work, including the final year project. Students will have the opportunity to provide feedback to peers and engage with a variety of online learning materials.
This module will allow students to review, appraise and evaluate the application of the professional development practice gained throughout their course.
This module has been designed to provide students with the fundamental knowledge and principle concepts of biomedical science from a scientific and practice basis. The module will cover key topic areas ranging from Good Laboratory Practice, Biomedical Diagnostics, Pathophysiology, the disciplines in Biomedical Science and the various approaches involved to ensure Quality Control and Laboratory Management.
This module has been designed to provide students with the fundamental knowledge and principle concepts of biomedical science from a scientific and practice basis. The module will cover key topic areas ranging from Good Laboratory Practice, Biomedical Diagnostics, Pathophysiology, the disciplines in Biomedical Science and the various approaches involved to ensure Quality Control and Laboratory Management.
This module has been designed to provide students with the fundamental knowledge and principle concepts of biomedical science from a scientific and practice basis. The module will cover the following key topics across the life span: ¿ Human Anatomy and Physiology ¿ Pharmacology and Toxicology ¿ Key principles of cell pathology, clinical biochemistry, clinical microbiology, clinical immunology, and clinical genetics ¿ Transfusion Science ¿ Quality Management ¿ Near-patient testing (NPT)/Point of Care Testing
This module has been designed to provide students with the fundamental knowledge and principle concepts of biomedical science from a scientific and practice basis. The module will cover the following key topics: ¿ Human Anatomy and Physiology ¿ Pharmacology and Toxicology ¿ Good laboratory practice and Sustainability ¿ Key principles of clinical biochemistry, clinical microbiology, clinical immunology, and clinical genetics ¿ Transfusion Science ¿ Quality Management ¿ Near-patient testing (NPT)/Point of Care Testing
This module has been designed to provide students with the fundamental knowledge and principle concepts of biomedical science from a scientific and practice basis. The module will cover the following key topics across the life span: ¿ Human Anatomy and Physiology ¿ across the life span ¿ Cellular biology from structure to pathology ¿ Good laboratory practice and Sustainability ¿ Key principles of cell pathology, clinical biochemistry, clinical microbiology, clinical immunology, clinical genetics and haematology ¿ Clinical Pathology ¿ Quality Management
This module will explore the key clinical biochemical principles that are relevant to the application of the principles of clinical biochemistry to evaluate the function of the various physiological systems, the biochemistry of the processes involved that support life; from the cellular to whole physiological systems and explore how clinical biochemistry can detect pathological dysfunction. It will critically develop your understanding of the various biochemical processes involved in the analytical detection of function and dysfunction within health and disease states across the life span.
Claire is an active STEM ambassador, and is the founder and lead organiser of Merthyr Tydfil’s 1st ever Science Festival, Bitesize Science Fest.
