Dr Alice Robson
B.A., M.A.(Cantab.), PhD, PG Cert
Expertise
I am a teaching-focused academic in the field of biochemistry. My main interests are developing students as researchers, decolonising the bioscience curriculum and skills development and career readiness.
Current positions
Associate Professor in Biochemistry Education
School of Biochemistry
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Publications
Recent publications
01/11/2024A framework for decolonising and diversifying biomedical sciences curricula
FEBS Open Bio
Structure and mechanism of a dehydratase/decarboxylase enzyme couple involved in polyketide β-methyl branch incorporation
Scientific Reports
A course-based undergraduate research experience for Year 3 biochemistry students at the University of Bristol – implementation and evaluation
A collaborative, interactive approach to teaching metabolism
Structural and Functional Analysis of Cell Wall-Anchored PolypeptideAdhesin BspA in Streptococcus agalactiae
Journal of Biological Chemistry
Teaching
Fundamental Skills for Biochemists (Year 1)
Research Skills for Biochemists (Year 2)
I teach carbohydrate metabolism on the Year 1 biochemistry course and basic biochemistry to first year medical and dentistry students. I also teach on the Gateway to Medicine foundation programme.
I collaborate closely with colleagues in the Careers Service to embed employability skills and career readiness into our programmes.
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