Dr Kirsty Richardson

BSc (Hons), PhD, PGCert, FHEA

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Research

My doctoral research focussed on the identification and analysis of articular cartilage progenitor cells and their potential application in the treatment of osteoarthritis.

More recently, my research has mostly concentrated on assessment methods and student perception and performance across a variety of assessment modalities.  I am also investigating the effects of endurance exercise on health, with a particular emphasis on adaptations within the body.  My work integrates structural and functional anatomical perspectives to better understand the benefits of exercise.

Teaching

I teach all regions of human gross anatomy to medical, dental, and biomedical science students.  Delivering teaching from Year 1 through to final-year undergraduate level including supervising final-year project students.

Summary of Teaching Roles:

• Year 1 Medicine (Platform for Clinical Sciences): Teaching across all anatomical regions; Academic Lead for upper limb anatomy

• Year 1 Medicine: Practical Case Lead for Case 1 (lower limb anatomy focus).

• Year 2 Medicine: Practical Case Lead for Case 11 (lower limb anatomy focus).

• Year 1 Dentistry: contribute to head and neck anatomy teaching

• Year 2 Biomedical students (BI2333 - Practical Anatomy): Module Lead, covering dissection of the thorax, abdomen, and limbs.

• Year 3 Biomedical students (BI3354 - Advanced Anatomy): contribute to head and neck anatomy teaching

Biography

I obtained a BSc (Hons) in Anatomical Sciences from Cardiff University in 1997. After graduating, I worked in the Department of Optometry and Visual Sciences at City University, London, as a research technician and anatomy demonstrator, working alongside Professor Ron Douglas and Professor Gordon Ruskell on undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.

I returned to the School of Biosciences in 2000 as a research technician in Professor Charlie Archer's group. Alongside this role, I completed a PhD under the supervision of Professor Archer, focusing on the analysis of cell surface markers within immature bovine articular cartilage.

During my PhD, I combined research with extensive technical and teaching responsibilities, including management of the flow cytometry facility and anatomy demonstrating. I also pursued further studies in educational practice, which reinforced my passion for anatomy education.

Following my PhD I took up an anatomy lectureship position at Cardiff in 2012.  I was promoted to senior lecturer in 2020.

Managment and Administrative Roles within the University:

• School of Biosciences Assessment and Feedback Lead
• Chair of Assessment, Feedback & digital Education Group
• Member of College Assessment and Feedback Leads Group
• Co-chair of Parents and Carers Subgroup
• Member of Data Mining Steering group for Athena Swan
• Member of Diversity, Culture and Belonging Committee
• Member of Undergraduate Education Management Group
• Member of Student Education and Student Experience Committee
• Academic lead for Academic Misconduct
• Member of Academic Misconduct Group
• Personal Tutor

External roles/activities:

• External examiner for Bristol University BSc Applied Anatomy degree scheme 2021-2025
• Interim external examiner for Bristol University Gateway programme for Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary science in 2022-23 and 2024-25
• Contributor to Primal Pictures Anatomy Learning Outcomes for Medicine
• Reviewer of papers and book chapters