Biography
Lana completed a Bachelors of Advanced Science (Honours) degree at UNSW Sydney, majoring in Molecular and Cell Biology. In 2017, she continued on to complete her PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics in the Crossley Lab at UNSW Sydney under the supervision of A/Prof. Kate Quinlan and Prof. Merlin Crossley. After submitting her PhD in May 2021, Lana continued on as a postdoctoral research associate until the end of the year. Her research...view more
Lana completed a Bachelors of Advanced Science (Honours) degree at UNSW Sydney, majoring in Molecular and Cell Biology. In 2017, she continued on to complete her PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics in the Crossley Lab at UNSW Sydney under the supervision of A/Prof. Kate Quinlan and Prof. Merlin Crossley. After submitting her PhD in May 2021, Lana continued on as a postdoctoral research associate until the end of the year. Her research involved investigating the DNA binding mechanisms of the transcription factor ZBTB7A/LRF as a therapeutic to treat red blood cell disorders such as sickle cell anaemia and beta-thalassemia.
Lana has been actively involved in sessional undergraduate teaching as a demonstrator/tutor in the School of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences (BABS) since the commencement of her PhD. In 2022, Lana transitioned to a full-time, education-focussed Associate Lecturer position in the School of BABS.
My Qualifications
- PhD Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics, UNSW Sydney
- BAdvSci(Hons) Molecular and Cell Biology, UNSW Sydney
My Awards
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2023:
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BABS Titans of Teaching Award for Runner-Up Best Lecturer in a Small Course (BABS3121 T1, 2023) (determined by myExperience student survey data)
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BABS Titans of Teaching Award for Best Lecturer in a Large Course (BIOC2201 T3, 2022) (determined by myExperience student survey data)
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BABS Titans of Teaching Award for Best Large Course (BIOC2201 T3, 2022) (determined by myExperience student survey data)
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2022:
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BABS Titans of Teaching Award for Runner-Up Best Lecturer in a Large Course (BIOC2101 T2, 2022) (determined by myExperience student survey data)
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BABS Titans of Teaching Award for Best Lecturer in a Small Course (BABS3121 T1, 2022) (determined by myExperience student survey data)
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BABS Titans of Teaching Award for Runner-Up Best Small Course (BABS3121 T1, 2022) (determined by myExperience student survey data)
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BABS Titans of Teaching Award for Best Lecturer in a Large Course (BIOC2201 T3, 2021) (determined by myExperience student survey data)
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2021: Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA)
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2021: UNSW Award for Teaching for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning (sessional category)
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2021: UNSW Scientia Education Academy Exemplary Teaching Practice Award in the category 'Challenging and Supporting Students to Engage in Active Learning'
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2020: Dean of Science Staff Excellence Award (for excellence in education)
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2019: UNSW Arc Postgraduate Council Outstanding Research Student Award
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2018: Second-place prize winner in the UNSW Science Postgraduate Research competition
My Teaching
I currently teach across second- and third-year biochemistry and molecular biology subjects within BABS. Courses I currently teach are:
- BABS3121 Molecular BIology of Nucleic Acids (co-convenor and lecturer)
- BIOC2101 Principles of Biochemistry (Advanced) (co-convenor and lecturer)
- BIOC2201 Principles of Molecular Biology (Advanced) (co-convenor and lecturer)
- CHEM1829 Biological Chemistry for Optometry Students (lecturer)
ORCID as entered in ROS
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4546-1746