Blended Learning, Student engagement, Chronic inflammation, Asthma, COPD, Sarcoidosis,
I am an Education Focussed academic in the School of Biomedical Sciences (SBMS), within the Faculty of Medicine & Health at UNSW Sydney (Australia). I teach Pathology in courses offered to undergraduates in the Science, Medical Science, Exercise Physiology and Medicine degree programs. I am also the convenor of courses including the introductory Pathology course Processes in Disease (PATH2201), and Cancer Pathology (PATH3206). I am also the...view more
I am an Education Focussed academic in the School of Biomedical Sciences (SBMS), within the Faculty of Medicine & Health at UNSW Sydney (Australia). I teach Pathology in courses offered to undergraduates in the Science, Medical Science, Exercise Physiology and Medicine degree programs. I am also the convenor of courses including the introductory Pathology course Processes in Disease (PATH2201), and Cancer Pathology (PATH3206). I am also the Head of Teaching in the Department of Pathology (Medical Science) teach Pathology.
My current research focusses on the use of novel digital technologies to enhance student engagement, motivation and success. I am also involved in ongoing research to identify mechanisms that promote inflammation in lung disease including COPD and sarcoidosis. Additionally, I am interested in the identification of biomarkers which may have potential for diagnosis and/or monitoring the progression of chronic inflammatory diseases.
My Grants
2024: Tedla N, Herbert C. et al. Development of novel treatment options for post-sepsis acute lung injury (ALI). NHMRC Australia.
2018: Herbert C, Thomas PS. Evaluating microRNA expression by nasal epithelial cells to predict outcomes of patients with COPD. SPHERE. $30,000
2014: Foster PS, …, Herbert C. Airway epithelial injury and the innate lymphoid cell response in the pathogenesis of allergic asthma. NHMRC Australia. $587,550
2009: Herbert C. Th17 cell cytokines in airway wall remodelling in chronic asthma NHMRC Australia. $284,240
My Qualifications
PhD in Pathology, University of New South Wales
GCULT, UNSW Sydney
BMedChem (Hons), University of Wollongong
My Awards
2023 - UNSW Award for Teaching Excellence, UNSW Sydney
2018 - UNSW Award for Teaching Excellence (Design/Development of Programs), UNSW Sydney
2017 - Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning Award, Faculty of Medicine, UNSW
2015 - New Teacher of the Year; School of Medical Sciences, UNSW
My Research Activities
Mechanisms and treatment of inflammation in acute and chronic diseases affecting the lung
Novel biomarkers for monitoring of Sarcoidosis
Evaluating the impact of immersive online environments on the student experience in undergraduate medical science
My Research Supervision
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Areas of supervision
Currently supervising
Manisha Hari Rajan (PhD Student): Immersive online learning environments to enhance student engagement and performance
Prakruti Sirigeri (PhD Student): Novel therapies for the treatment of acute lung injury
My Teaching
I am the Head of Teaching in Pathology (Medical Sciences) and contribute to undergraduate Pathology Teaching in Science, Medical Science, Exercise Science and Medicine. I am also the
Course convenor PATH2201 (Processes in Disease), PATH3206 (Cancer Pathology)
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0702-0210