Dr Lisa Parker
BSc, MRes, PhD
School of Medicine and Population Health
Lecturer in Inflammation Biology
+44 114 215 9544
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School of Medicine and Population Health
The Medical School
Beech Hill Road
葫芦影业
S10 2RX
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For enquiries please contact - SMPH-West-Operational@sheffield.ac.uk
I graduated from the University of Manchester in 1996 with a BSc (First Class Honours) in Neuroscience. I then completed an MRes in Neuroscience (University of Manchester, 1997) followed by my PhD entitled `Interleukin-1 and its receptors in the brain麓 under the supervision of Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell (University of Manchester, 1997-2000).
I joined the University of 葫芦影业 in 2001 to take up my first post-doctoral position, where I was keen to maintain and develop my interest into inflammatory mechanisms in disease, with a focus on the respiratory system. In 2010 I was appointed to a lectureship within the Inflammation Biology Research Group in the Department of Infection, Immunity & Cardiovascular Disease.
During my time at the University of 葫芦影业 my interest in learning and teaching has also continued to develop. In 2014 I was awarded the Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching (PG CiLT), and also became a Fellow of The Higher Education Academy (FHEA). I am currently the Deputy Departmental Director of Learning and Teaching for the Department of Infection, Immunity & Cardiovascular Disease.
- Qualifications
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Academic:
- 2000 PhD. Division of Neuroscience. The University of Manchester. Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell & Dr Giamal Luheshi.
- 1997 MRes. Division of Neuroscience. The University of Manchester.
- 1996 BSc (Hons) First class. Neuroscience. The University of Manchester.
Professional:
- 2014 Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching (PGCert Learning and Teaching). 葫芦影业.
- 2014 Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA).
- Research interests
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My current research aims to identify how respiratory viruses infect and trigger proinflammatory responses in airway epithelial cells and to determine how the responses that are generated may be modified. Pathogens are detected by Toll-Like receptors (TLRs), a family of receptors that regulate cell activation, however the mechanisms through which pathogens initiate airway exacerbations remain inadequately defined. A more complete understanding of the host innate immune responses and the complex signalling pathways that are triggered by viral pathogens is crucial, as viruses are a major trigger of acute exacerbations in asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
My current goals are investigating key players in these pathways to ultimately enable the development of novel therapeutic targets and approaches to manage airway inflammation.
Current Projects
- 2021-2022 葫芦影业 Children鈥檚 NHS Foundation Trust 鈥淎 potential new treatment for respiratory syncytial viral (RSV) infection, and bacterial co-infections, in children鈥. Dr Lisa Parker, Dr Kelechi Ugonna.
- 2018-2021 Rosetrees Trust PhD research grant 鈥淩eversing viral-induced cell stress to treat asthma鈥. Dr Lisa Parker, Prof Alison Condliffe.
- 2018-2021 PhD studentship FMDH Summer 2018 PGT to PGR Scholarship 鈥淚nvestigating the role of membrane microdomains in Respiratory Syncytial Viral infection and their potential as novel therapeutic targets鈥. Dr Lisa Parker, Prof I Sabroe.
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- Research group
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PhD Students
- Joanne Mckenzie
- Kirsty Bradley
- Teaching interests
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I come from a background of scientific research where collaboration, critical thinking and discussion are key to the construction of new knowledge, and I believe these principles can also be applied to my teaching practice within the classroom environment. I am committed to the continual improvement of my own teaching practice, and teaching within my Department and Faculty, and ultimately providing students with the very best learning experiences.
I am Deputy Departmental Director of Learning & Teaching for the Department and I teach at all levels within the Faculty of MDH and for the School of Biosciences (see Teaching activities). I also provide pastoral support to students and am an active member of the Think Ahead mentoring scheme.
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Undergraduate:
- CDL21001 Research Skills in Biomedical Science (Course lead)
- CDL302 Pharmacology of Respiratory Disease (Module lead)
- ORT107 Anatomy & physiology
- MBChB Phase 2A Research attachment SSC
- MBChB Personal & Academic Tutoring
Postgraduate:
- MED6090 Project Literature Review (Module lead)
- MED60n3 Project Presentation (Module lead)
- MED6006 Modulating Immunity
- MED6060 Virulence Mechanisms of Viruses and Fungi
- CDL402: Vascular Disease: Models and Clinical Practice (Module lead)
- MSc and PhD Personal & Academic Tutoring
- Professional activities and memberships
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- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA).
- Research Meeting Working Group representative, Department of Infection, Immunity & Cardiovascular Disease (IICD).
- Early Career Group representative, Department of Infection, Immunity & Cardiovascular Disease (IICD).
- Think Ahead Career Development Mentor.
- Member of the
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- Member of Centre for Membrane Interactions and Dynamics (CMIAD).
- Member of the