Dr Michael Porter

Senior Lecturer
School of Medicine

Michael is a Senior Lecturer in Medicine, Molecular Genetics and Cell Biology, in our School of Medicine, with an interest in both Scientific and Pedagogical research. Michael has significant experience working with the Media and is heavily engaged in encouraging public understanding and engagement with science. He is a fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA), a fellow of the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS), as well as a member of The Royal Society of Biology and The Royal Society of Chemistry.

Michael teaches our students on MBBS, MPAS and BSc degrees. He is a specialist in Genetics, Molecular and Cellular Biology, with his current research interests including the use of multimedia to enhance the student experience, blended learning approaches and authentic teaching/assessment.

Scientific research is primarily in the area of Dermatology, particularly the genetics underlying hair/skin pigmentation, and metastatic melanoma (skin cancer). Other interests include the biological/psychological impact of stress in students / general public, the role of epigenetic modification in nutrigenomics, particularly during the gestational period, the impacts of vaping, highly caffeinated soft drinks and evolutionary adaptation. Michael is also heavily engaged in encouraging the public's understanding and engagement with Science; making appearances, both nationally and internationally, on Radio and Television, as well as writing for various newspapers.

Dr Michael Porter

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