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374 About the Contributors Indu Singh has more than 30 years’ experience practising laboratory medicine in Hong Kong and Australia with more than 15 years of teaching Haematology, Transfusion Science and Laboratory Medicine to undergraduate and postgradu- ate students. She obtained MSc in Histopathology from India, MSc in Laboratory Medicine from Charles Sturt University, New South Wales and PhD from RMIT University, Victoria, Australia. After 14 years’ experience in Hong Kong Adventist Hospital Pathology she moved to Australia to work as a scientist at Melbourne Pathol- ogy and Cabrini Hospital in Melbourne while teaching and managing Haematology and transfusion at RMIT University. Currently she is an Associate Professor and Program Director of Medical Laboratory Science program at Griffith University, Queensland, Australia. Her research focus is haemostasis, antiplatelet therapy, and preventive role of antioxidants on life style induced oxidative stress related Metabolic Syndrome including Diabetes and Cardiovascular Diseases. In last 12 years, she has published more than 20 scientific journal articles, Change to 4 book chapters and 1 book and obtained funding to continue her research and support research of her more than 10 masters and PhD students. * * * Melissa Adamski, BSc, MND, APD, is an Accredited Practising Dietitian currently working at Monash University in Melbourne, in the area of nutritional genomics and the translation to nutrition practice. Melissa also works one on one with patients, providing practical experience in the implementation of the science of nutritional genomics into nutrition practice. Mahmoud Bakr, BDS, MDS, Grad Cert High Ed, ADC, received his Bachelor Degree in Dental Medicine and Surgery from Cairo University in 2004. He com- pleted his Masters Degree in Oral Biology from Cairo University in 2010. He was appointed as an academic within different departments in the Faculty of Dentistry (Cairo University) with a special focus on Oral Histopathology and Restorative About the Contributors Dentistry in 2005, where he gained experience in Dental Education for five years. After moving to Australia in 2010, Dr. Bakr was appointed to teach within the School of Biomedical Sciences (University of Queensland). Dr. Bakr held different positions in Griffith University and in 2012, Dr. Bakr was appointed as a full-time Lecturer in General Dental Practice. In 2013, he completed a Graduate Certificate in Higher Education from Griffith University. Currently Dr. Bakr is the First Year Coordinator for dental science students within the School of Dentistry and Oral Health - Griffith University. Dr. Bakr has published over 25 peer reviewed articles in different fields including dental education, bone biology, periodontology, oral histopathology and preventative dentistry. Natalie Colson, BHSc (Hons), Grad Cert Higher Ed, MND, PhD, is a Molecular Geneticist and Accredited Practising Dietitian. Natalie is currently a senior lecturer and program director at Griffith University Australia where she develops and deliv- ers curricula to medical and allied health students, undertakes nutritional genomics research and supervises graduate students. Natalie has been formally recognized for her teaching approaches, including a National Citation for Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning. Natalie has authored over 30 publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals in the areas of genetics, nutrition, nutritional genomics and ter- tiary education. Jane Evans is an Associate Professor in the School of Dentistry and Oral Health at Griffith University. She has researched, designed and developed the Bachelor of Oral Health in Dental Technology as the inaugural degree program for dental technology in Australia. Jane completed her doctoral studies on Interprofessional Education in Dental Technology Education. She writes and presents broadly on dental technology education. An earlier career as a successful dental technologist in the private and public sectors has resulted in an unconventional academic career path that provides an authentic context for academic work. Vinod Gopalan is a Senior Lecturer in Medical Education in the School of Medicine at Griffith University, Gold Coast, Australia. Gopalan has over 15 years of experience in teaching/training medical students around the world and primarily focused on promoting self-directed learning and problem based learning among medical students. With a background in medicine and science, Gopalan has published multiple learning and teaching publications and grants in learning and teaching. His primary focuses in education include pathology/histology, pre-clinical, science and work integrated learning. 375 About the Contributors Brooke Harris-Reeves is a Senior Lecturer and Program Director in the School of Allied Health Sciences at Griffith University. Brooke’s teaching and research interests are focused on making a difference in people’s lives by focusing on Health & Education. She draws on her knowledge and experience in education to design curriculum and assessment ‘for student learning’, not ‘of student learning’ and is committed to ensuring students are ‘work-ready’ upon graduation. Abdullah Karaksha is a Lecturer and the First Year Coordinator in the School of Medical Science at Griffith University. Abdullah’s passion is teaching and help- ing students improve in their academic career. Abdullah’s research interests include enhancing student engagement at higher education by designing online materials to supplement courses to increase student preference and performance. Abdullah collaborates with other academics to support students using his knowledge in online teaching. Leanne Kenway completed her Bachelor of Physiotherapy, with Honours, at the University of Queensland in 1991, and her Doctor of Philosophy, at Griffith University in 2015. She is currently a Course Convenor for Anatomy and Physi- ology Systems delivered to Health students in their foundation year. Her 25-year background as a clinical physiotherapist enables her to bring real-world examples to the classroom, helping consolidate student knowledge and relevance of the basic sciences. She holds publications in the field of behavioural Neuroscience, and has a special interest in developing online tools to supplement her anatomy teaching. Avinash Kundur completed his education and training in Bachelor of Pharmacy at JNTU University in 2008, Masters of Medical Science at RMIT University and Doctor Of Philosophy at Griffith University in 2017. He is currently a Course Convener for Cells, Tissues & Regulation and has many publications in the field of Haematology in association with Antioxidant Therapy, Anti-platelet Therapy and Cardiovascular Diseases. E-Liisa Laakso is an Associate Professor of Physiotherapy, and former Head of Physiotherapy/Deputy Head of the School of Allied Health Sciences at Griffith University. Her research interests include physiotherapy education, and cancer care. Her teaching ranges across ethics, leadership and professional issues, to tissue heal- ing and repair, cancer and palliative care, and electrophysical agents. Robert Loudon is currently an educational designer at Griffith University (Australia) working with academics in the Health Faculty, particularly the School of Medicine, where he has overseen the development of extensive systems to support 376 About the Contributors the delivery of learning and teaching resources to the MD program. Other recent activities include assisting an initiative at Griffith to roll out a new eportfolio and personal learning environment application to all courses, and the development of a bespoke assessment management system. Robert received a Master of Education in 2007; prior qualifications completed include a Grad. Cert. Learning Technology (2004), B.Multimedia (2001), B.Surveying (1980). Lana Mitchell is a lecturer and First Year Coordinator in the Department of Nutrition & Dietetics at Griffith University. In addition to lecturing and research, Lana co-coordinates a variety of Learning & Teaching projects aimed at improving student learning and employability. As part of this, Lana has lead the implementation of the PebblePad ePortfolio tool within the Bachelor of Nutrition & Dietetics degree. Sapha Mosawy is an academic within the School of Medical Science at Griffith University. Dr Mosawy has worked as a medical laboratory scientist in both public and private pathology departments. Currently, Dr Mosawy is an academic for Hae- matology and Transfusion Science. Trude Myhrer is an Assistant Professor and a Certified Dental Technologist with a Master in Vocational Pedagogy. She is Head of studies for Radiography and Dental Technology, at Oslo and Akershus University College of Applied Sciences, and has participated in design and developing the Bachelor degree program for Dental Technology in Norway. Trude leads a digitalization project at the Faculty of Health science, and is developing digital educational resources for internal, national and international use. Her research focus is pedagogical themes, international collabora- tion, elderly and oral health, and use of digital resources in higher education. Trude has worked as a successful dental technologist as an owner and general manager in the private sectors for nearly 20 years prior to entering an academia in 1999, this background provides an authentic context for academic work. Yun-Mi Nguy is a Medical Scientist graduate from the University of Technol- ogy, Sydney. Over the past 12 years,