Biomedical Science
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Carol Ainley
Head of Department of Life Sciences
Director, Manchester Academy Healthcare Scientist Education
My profile
Biography
I have been Head of Department of Life Sciences since 2018. I am also Director of Manchester Academy for Healthcare Scientist Education (MAHSE), a partnership between Universities, leading Healthcare Scientists from local Trusts and patient groups. Prior to joining Manchester Metropolitan University, I was a Biomedical Scientist within the NHS. I maintain my professional registration with the regulator. I work closely with the Health and Care Professions Council, Institute for Biomedical Science (IBMS) and National School for Health Care Science on improving education and training.
I am an active Fellow of IBMS and hold chartered scientist status.
Interests and expertise
My interests and expertise are in Biomedical and Healthcare Scientist education. In particular, I am interested in collaborative education, working across institutions. In 2018, MAHSE received a Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence from Academy HE for our cross institutional working.
Teaching
Currently, my teaching is limited to educating healthcare scientists and clinical scientists in the delivery of teaching, learning and assessment. I also support research projects in the broad area of cellular pathology. I have previously contributed to our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Biomedical Science.
Biomedical Science
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Research outputs
My current research interest lies in the area of collaborative education
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Journal articles
RUSSELL, M.R., Graham, C., D’Amato, A., Gentry-Maharaj, A., Ryan, A., Kalsi, J.K., Ainley, C., Whetton, A.D., Menon, U., Jacobs, I., Graham, R.L.J. 'A combined biomarker panel shows improved sensitivity for the early detection of ovarian cancer allowing the identification of the most aggressive Type II tumours..' British Journal of Cancer, 117pp. 666-674.
Ahmed, L.J., Seal, L.H., Ainley, C., De la Salle, B., Brereton, M., Hyde, K., Burthem, J., Gilmore, W.S. 'Web-Based Virtual Microscopy of Digitized Blood Slides for Malaria Diagnosis: An Effective Tool for Skills Assessment in Different Countries and Environments.' Journal of Medical Internet Research, 18(8) pp. e213-e213.
Ahmed, L., Seal, L., Brereton, M., Burthem, J., Pelling, D., De la Salle, B., Hyde, K., Gilmore, B., Ainley, C. 'EXPERIENCE OF CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR BLOOD CELL MORPHOLOGY AND MALARIA IDENTIFICATION.' INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LABORATORY HEMATOLOGY, 36pp. 109-109.
Ainley, C.D., Ironside, J.W. 'Microwave technology in diagnostic neuropathology..' J Neurosci Methods, 55(2) pp. 183-190.
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Conference papers
Boehm, C., Ainley, C., Bason, P., Din, M., Jones, H., Lewin, R., Rowe, H., Shutt, M., Stevens, B. 'Using narratives to improve staff morale in large organisations.' In Annual Conference for the Society for Research into Higher Education 2011. Newport, London: SRHE,
Career history
2018-
Head of Department of Life Sciences, Manchester Metropolitan University
Director, MAHSE
2016 - 2018
Lead for Medical and Life Sciences Development, Manchester Metropolitan University
2014 - 2018
Deputy Director, MAHSE
2015 - 2016
Associate Dean Healthcare Sciences, Manchester Metropolitan University
2014 - 2015
Associate Dean for Knowledge Exchange, Manchester Metropolitan University
2010 - 2016
Head of Division, Manchester Metropolitan University
1999 - 2010
Lecturer/Senior lecturer/ Principal Lecturer, Manchester Metropolitan University