Dr. Keren Bielby-Clarke

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 AdvanceHE on the Bradford:Fellow recognition scheme, a very rewarding role which enables me to see different perspectives on learning and teaching from across the institution and more widely.

Publication List:

·         Murphy, S.P. & Bielby-Clarke, K.E.  (2008)  “Neuregulin signalling in neurons depends on ErbB4 interaction with PSD-95”  Brain Research, 1207: 32-35

·         Sutton-Butler, A, Croucher, K, Garner, P, Bielby-Clarke, K, Farrow, M "In jars: The integration of historical anatomical and pathological potted specimens in undergraduate education" Annals of Anatomy - Anatomischer Anzeiger; Volume 247, April 2023. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aanat.2023.152066

·         Bielby-Clarke, K. Using Echo360 for effective lecture capture in different settings: maintaining forward momentum. University of Bradford - Learning, Teaching and Quality Enhancement 2022.

·         Bielby-Clarke, K. The use of in-class polling to increase student’s engagement and conceptual understanding. University of Bradford - Learning, Teaching and Quality Enhancement 2022.

·         Bielby-Clarke, K. Moving from traditional to virtual/online anatomy: benefits and challenges. University of Bradford - Learning, Teaching and Quality Enhancement 2022.

·         Bielby-Clarke, K. “Virtual Anatomy: A Decade Later” Anatomical Society Conference, April 2023

Bielby-Clarke, K. and Garner, P "Sounding out the students: Ultrasound in undergraduate anatomy" Physiology News Magazine, July 2023 (130), Physiology Society. https://doi.org/10.36866/pn.130.27

Research

• Technology enhanced learning in Higher Education
• 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 teaching
• Use of pathological and anatomical specimens in teaching
• Methods of teaching anatomy and pathology
• Comparison of cadaveric and non-cadaveric anatomy teaching

• Member of the Education, Innovation, Research & Development group (Pharmacy & Medical Sciences)

Teaching

• Anatomy
• Physiology
• Neuroscience
• Pathology
• Pharmacology

Professional activities

Publications