Dr Ruth Norman
- Position: Lecturer in Human Physiology/Anatomy
- Email: R.Norman@leeds.ac.uk
- Location: 6.41f Garstang
Profile
I completed my degree in Anatomy and Human Biology at the University of Liverpool, I then obtained my PhD in Cardiac Physiology from the University of Leeds. During my postdoctoral career at Leeds I have been supported by a number of British Heart Foundation project grants studying the role of the cardiac caveolae in response to beta-adrenergic stimulation and mechanical stretch
I was appointed as a teaching fellow at the University of Leeds at the start of 2020. I have an interest in student education, and how students engage in reflections during their time at University.
Responsibilites
- Programme lead for Biomedical sciences
I am a member of the Physiological Society and was an Early Career representative for the Education and Teaching theme from 2020-2022.
Responsibilities
- School of Biomedical Sciences EDI representative
Research interests
Committees:
- School of Biomedical Sciences Taught Student Education Committee
- FBS Outreach stratergy and implementation group
- FBS EDI comittee
Qualifications
- PhD Cardiac Physiology
- BSc Anatomy and Human Physiology
Professional memberships
- Physiological Society
Student education
Module Management
SPSC1107 – Functional Anatomy for Sport Scientist
BMSC2343 – Experimental Skills in Human Physiology
Research groups and institutes
- Cardiovascular
- Biomedical Education