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Online Physiology Tutor Lorna
Lorna
Neuroendocrinology PhD
$65/hr
Experienced researcher in Diabetes and hormones, delivered lectures, tutorials and practicals on a wide range of physiology topics to undergraduate and master's students, with a Higher Education teaching Accreditation (AFHEA). I am also a professional Tutor, visiting local Secondary Schools to deliver sessions on various Biology topics to develop key academic skills for learning and research, including providing feedback and support in assignment writing, written communication and critical thinking skills. Enabling students to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to secure places at competitive universities.
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University of Bristol - Neuroendocrinology - PhD
Experienced researcher in Diabetes and hormones, delivered lectures, tutorials and practicals on a wide range of physiology topics to undergraduate and master's students, with a Higher Education teaching Accreditation (AFHEA). I am also a professional Tutor, visiting local Secondary Schools to deliver sessions on various Biology topics to develop key academic skills for learning and research, including providing feedback and support in assignment writing, written communication and critical thinking skills. Enabling students to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to secure places at competitive universities.
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About Me
Having studied for an International Baccalaureate diploma in 6th form, with Biology, Chemistry and English at Higher level. I achieved a First degree BSc(Hons) in Bioveterinary Sciences from the Royal Veterinary College, London. Subsequently, I researched adrenal cortisol synthesis at both the National Institutes of Health, USA and the University of Bristol to obtain my PhD in Neuroendocrinology. My postdoctoral research career continued at King's College London, studying Gestational diabetes (diabetes during pregnancy).
I am passionate about science outreach and education, encouraging critical thinking, scientific literacy and public support of medical research and progress. I have had the opportunity to speak as an expert on the podcast 'Hormones: The inside story' on the episode entitled, 'Is my Diabetes my fault?' (https://www.yourhormones.info/explore/resources/podcasts/season-three/is-my-diabetes-my-fault/).
I also have many published articles, book chapters and reviews on my research:
>Kisspeptin upregulates β-cell serotonin production during pregnancy. Hill TG, Smith LIF, et al. 2023.
>The use of mice in diabetes research: the impact of physiological characteristics, choice of model and husbandry practices. Daniels Gatward LF, Kennard M, Smith LIF, King AJF. 2021.
>The pancreas and the placenta: understanding gestational diabetes and why some islets fail to cope with pregnancy. Smith LIF, Bowe JE. 2021.
>Generating Beta-Cell-Specific Transgenic Mice Using the Cre-Lox System. Smith LIF, et al. 2020.
>Activation and expression of endogenous CREB-regulated transcription coactivators (CRTC) 1, 2 and 3 in the rat adrenal gland. Smith LIF, et al. 2021.
>Involvement of CREB-regulated transcription coactivators (CRTC) in transcriptional activation of steroidogenic acute regulatory protein (Star) by ACTH. Smith LIF, et al. 2020.
Tutor Experience
I worked for 9 years as a Postdoctoral Research in Diabetes at King's College London, where I delivered lectures and led masters’ and undergraduate tutorials and practicals in various physiology and endocrinology topics for Biosciences students and first and second year Medical and Dentistry students. I have also assessed student's oral presentations. I also designed and supervised research projects for masters’ and third-year undergraduate students.
I am currently a professional tutor, delivering university-style science tutorials to Secondary School students. I share my passion for learning and supra-curricular scientific knowledge on inspiring topics with small groups of pupils aged 12-18. I also provide private tutoring to Secondary School students and have experience tutoring for the AQA examination board for GCSE Combined Sciences: Triple.
Recent topics I have covered include cell biology, genetics, ecology, disease and response, systems of the body (e.g. circulatory, nervous, hormone), homeostasis and respiration. I help them develop key academic skills for learning and research. I provide feedback and support in assignment writing, written communication and critical thinking skills. My role involves enabling students to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to secure places at competitive universities.
Topic Expertise
Diabetes
Hormones/ Endocrinology
General Physiology
Health, human and animal biology.
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Qualifications
Associate Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy - King's College London
PhD Neuroendocrinology - University of Bristol (2-year placement at National Institutes of Health Washington, DC, USA)
BSc (Hons) Bioveterinary Science - Royal Veterinary College
International Baccalaureate 34 Points in Higher Chemistry, Biology, English, History, Maths and French
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