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Dr Aimee Kibondo


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Senior Lecturer in Bioscience

I am a Senior Lecturer in Bioscience. I graduated with a BSc (Hons) degree in Biomedical Sciences and a PhD in Immunology from the University of Sunderland. 

My doctoral research focused on evaluating the role of heparinoids as immune modulators of organ preservation solutions.

I have held previous positions as a Research Assistant, Research Associate, and Academic Tutor.

In 2021, I completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice (PgCert) and I am a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). 



Teaching and supervision

I mainly teach BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science.

I am module leader for Microbes and Host Defences (HCS114) and Clinical and Professional Practice (HCS106).

I supervise students for stage 2 dissertations, stage 3 undergraduate research projects, and postgraduate projects (MSc Pharmaceutical and Biopharmaceutical Formulations).

I am currently co-supervisor for PhD in Nursing and Health Sciences.

Research interests for potential research students

My research interests are in the areas of inflammation and Ischaemia Reperfusion Injury. I am also interested in characterisation and identification of microorganisms.

Research

I am interested in investigating the various mediators of inflammation, mainly those involved in the processes leading to Ischaemia Reperfusion Injury. My other area of interest is characterisation and identification of microorganisms.
  • Inflammation and cell migration
  • Tissue culture
  • Analysis of gene expression (q-PCR)
  • ELISA, Flowcytometry
  • Microbiology
  • Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)

Last updated 28 February 2024