Personal profile
Teaching and Supervision
Module lead for MSE-0003 History of Medicine, MSE-0004 Humans: Structure & Function, MSE-1021 Human Physiology, MSE-2006 Clinical Physiology, MSE-2015 Haematology & Transfusion, MSE-2026 Applied Clinical Technologies, MSE-3015 Haematology, MSE-4062 Diagnostic Sciences, MSE-4069 Applied Diagnostics Sciences, MSE-4090 Blood Sciences.
Contributing lecturer on MSE-1018 Clinical Sciences in Practice, MSE-1017 Key Skills in Medical Science, MSE-1019 Good Laboratory Practice, MSE-1020 Biomedical Practicals, MSE-2003 Research Skills, MSE-2017 Vocational Skills, MSE-3018 Clinical Biochemistry.
Project supervisor for MSE-3013 Research Project and MSE-3008 Dissertation. Dissertation subjects of interest include: role of polymorphisms in genetic regulatory regions, molecular evolution of virulence factors, antibiotic resistance, haematological malignancies and the role of genomics in their detection & management.
Other roles include member of the SMS Board of Studies, member of the SMS Staff Student Liaison Committee and exams officer for SMS.
Research
Currently conducting research into:
- The impact of digital pedagogies on student attainment.
- The evolution of virulence in historically significant pathogens.
- The impact of polymorphisms in health and disease.
- The antimicrobial activity of plant extracts.
Contact Info
Email: [email protected]
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Postgraduate, Other, PgCert in Higher Education., Bangor University
Award Date: 12 Dec 2019
Postgraduate, PhD, Single nucleotide polymorphisms (rs1811399) and their potential impact on microRNA regulation.
Award Date: 1 Jan 2015
Undergraduate, BSc, Biomedical Sciences (Hons)
Award Date: 20 Aug 2009
External positions
Exam Writing Committee, Faculty of Physician's Associates.
2016 → …
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Prizes
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Bangor University Teaching Fellowship
Jones, D. (Recipient), 1 Jul 2022
Prize: Fellowship awarded competitively
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Student Led Teaching Award: Lecturer of the Year
Jones, D. (Recipient), 2018
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Thesis
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A novel miRNA cluster within the circadian clock gene NPAS2 and the implications of rs1811399, an autism enriched single nucleotide polymorphism
Jones, D. (Author), Caspari, T. (Supervisor), 3 Dec 2014Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
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