Lauren McNeill

Why do I teach?

I have a combined role at MMU as a Postgraduate Teaching Assistant (PTA) and PhD researcher. As a PTA, I assist in teaching and laboratory demonstrations within the School of Science and the Environment, that include a range of subjects including: forensics, biology, and microbiology. I also lecture, run tutorials, assist in various workshops, supervise third year undergraduate projects, organise and run MMU futures events, and I am also a personal tutor to first and second year students. As a PhD researcher, I am developing a paper-based LOC device for the rapid and cost-effective detection of NPSs.

Words of wisdom

Be patient, be kind and take advantage of every oppurtunity that arises, as you never know where it will lead you.

How I’ll teach you

be patient, include current and relevant topics, inspire and be motivational.

Academic and professional qualifications

MSc (Hons) Biomedical Science

BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science