Dr Dimitra Mitsa
- Position: Lecturer in Biotechnology (T&S)
- Areas of expertise: Biopharmaceutical Chemistry; Analytical Biochemistry; Biomolecular Mass Spectrometry; Biophysics; Protein Characterisation
- Email: D.Mitsa@leeds.ac.uk
- Location: 5.16 Roger Stevens
- Website: LinkedIn | ORCID
Profile
I joined the University of Leeds in July 2022 as a Lecturer in Biotechnology (Teaching & Scholarship pathway) as part of the Curriculum Redefined strategic initiative.
Prior to my employment at the university, I worked for more than a decade in the biopharmaceutical sector (GlaxoSmithKline, MedImmune-Astrazeneca, Intertek, Ipsen Biopharm) specialising in analytical and biophysical techniques for biopharmaceutical characterisation, with particular focus in biomolecular mass spectrometry.
In addition to my work in industry, I spent two years as a postdoctoral research associate at the University of Liverpool, MRC Centre for Drug Safety Science, investigating drug induced changes in the hepatic proteome.
I decided to return to academia and utilise my knowledge and expertise to teach the future generation of scientists, after lecturing online, part-time, for the Atlantic Technological University in Ireland.
Responsibilities
- Programme Leader
- Module Manager
Research interests
My scholarship work involves developing industry-informed curiculla with an emphasis on internationalisation and digitally enhanced teaching. I am also interested in exporing topics that lie at the dynamic intersection of biotechnology, criminal law and medical law. How advancements in biotechnology can inform and transform legal frameworks in areas such as forensics, bioethics and healthcare regulations.
<h4>Research projects</h4> <p>Some research projects I'm currently working on, or have worked on, will be listed below. Our list of all <a href="https://biologicalsciences.leeds.ac.uk/dir/research-projects">research projects</a> allows you to view and search the full list of projects in the faculty.</p>Qualifications
- PhD Biophysical Chemistry (University of Edinburgh)
- BSc Molecular Microbiology (University of Surrey)
- BSc Marketing (University of LaVerne)
- LLM (University of London)
- PGCAP (University of Leeds)
Professional memberships
- Advance HE Fellow (FHEA)
Student education
Programme Leader for the following programmes:
- MSc. Biopharmaceutical Development (2022-Present)
- MSc. Biopharmaceutical Development with Industrial Placement (2022-Present)
- MSc. Bioscience (2022-2024)
- MSc. Plant Science & Biotechnology (2022-2024)
Module Manager:
- BIOL5181M Manufacturing Biopharmaceuticals (2022-Present)