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Dr Alexander Voisey
PhD FBPhS FHEA
Teams and roles for Alexander Voisey
Senior Lecturer
Overview
I completed my PhD, Investigating the pharmcology of vascular responses to trace amines, at the Cardiff University School of Pharmacy in 2021. My research project gave me an in depth knowlege of vascular pharmacology and physiology as well as experience of a range of research techniques inlcluding; isolated organ baths, thin wire myography and whole organ perfusion. My research interests include the trace amines and their receptors the trace amine-associated receptors (TAARs), hypertension and cardiovascular disease.
I am a Senior Lecturer on the Medical Pharmacology BSc. programme where I bring my passion for pharmacology to my teaching through a number of inovative and engaging methods including practical workshops, interactive lectures and e-learning. I have a keen interest in technology assisted teaching & learning and I am developing innovative new resources to enhance my teaching including through virtual reality/simulation. I also have a strong interest in the use of AI not only as a tool to enhance students learning but also how it can be used in assessments, in this regard I am looking to develop a guidance framework to facilitate the use of AI across higher education.
Publication
2026
- Broadley, K. J. et al. 2026. A potential role for trace amines in the treatment of septic shock. Journal of Intensive Medicine 6 (2), pp.105-113. (10.1016/j.jointm.2025.09.003)
2025
- Hassoulas, A. et al. 2025. A pilot study investigating the efficacy of technology enhanced case based learning (CBL) in small group teaching. Scientific Reports 15 (1) 15604. (10.1038/s41598-025-99764-5)
2024
- Voisey, A. C. et al. 2024. Is there a role for biogenic amine receptors in mediating β-phenylethylamine and RO5256390-induced vascular contraction?. European Journal of Pharmacology 981 176895. (10.1016/j.ejphar.2024.176895)
2021
- Pearson, J. A. et al. 2021. Circadian rhythm modulation of microbes during health and infection. Frontiers in Microbiology 12 721004. (10.3389/fmicb.2021.721004)
- Voisey, A. 2021. Pharmacology of vascular responses to trace amines. PhD Thesis , Cardiff University.
2017
- Dally, J. et al. 2017. Hepatocyte growth factor mediates enhanced wound healing responses and resistance to transforming growth factor-β1-driven myofibroblast differentiation in oral mucosal fibroblasts. International Journal of Molecular Sciences 18 1843. (10.3390/ijms18091843)
Articles
- Broadley, K. J. et al. 2026. A potential role for trace amines in the treatment of septic shock. Journal of Intensive Medicine 6 (2), pp.105-113. (10.1016/j.jointm.2025.09.003)
- Hassoulas, A. et al. 2025. A pilot study investigating the efficacy of technology enhanced case based learning (CBL) in small group teaching. Scientific Reports 15 (1) 15604. (10.1038/s41598-025-99764-5)
- Voisey, A. C. et al. 2024. Is there a role for biogenic amine receptors in mediating β-phenylethylamine and RO5256390-induced vascular contraction?. European Journal of Pharmacology 981 176895. (10.1016/j.ejphar.2024.176895)
- Pearson, J. A. et al. 2021. Circadian rhythm modulation of microbes during health and infection. Frontiers in Microbiology 12 721004. (10.3389/fmicb.2021.721004)
- Dally, J. et al. 2017. Hepatocyte growth factor mediates enhanced wound healing responses and resistance to transforming growth factor-β1-driven myofibroblast differentiation in oral mucosal fibroblasts. International Journal of Molecular Sciences 18 1843. (10.3390/ijms18091843)
Thesis
- Voisey, A. 2021. Pharmacology of vascular responses to trace amines. PhD Thesis , Cardiff University.
Research
Research Interests
Pedagogical
I have a strong interest in pedagogical research with a focus on the impact of Generative AI and technology enhanced learning. To date I have developed a virtual laboratory as a pre-activity to support the student learning experience and co-created and led a study of the use of Augemented reality in to support student practical learning in pharmacology.
Ongoing work involving generative AI focuses on embedding AI skills within the pharmacology curriculum to ensure our students remain competetive in the AI epoch but are also aware of the safety issues associated with uninformed use of AI tools. If you would like to read more about my AI work, please visit this blog I wrote for the british Pharmacological Society.
I am open to collaboration in all areas of tech enhanced learning and AI.
Teaching
Teaching responsibilities
I currently teach students on the undergraduate Medical Pharmacology BSc. My teaching on the BSc covers all 3 years of the degree course and includes lectures on the physiology and pharmacology of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, tropical disease pharmacology and use of AI in learning and research.
Medical Pharmacology Teaching
PH1513 Foundations and Principles of Pharmacology
PH2501 Clinical Anatomy (Module Lead)
PH2555 Medical Pharmacology Research Techniques
PH2560 Application of In-vitro Pharmacology in Research
PH2566 Pharmacology of Non-communicable Diseases
PH2567 Tropical Disease Pharmacology (Module Lead)
PH3555 Cardiovascular Medicine an Evidence-based Approach
PH3557 Advanced Respiratory Pharmacology and Toxicology (Module Lead)
Other teaching-related responsibilities
Scholarship Lead and School of Pharmacy respresentative within HIVE (Hybrid and Interactive Virtual Environments) Innovation Unit
Route lead for BSc Pharmacology Intercalated Route
Exam Liason Officer Medical Pharmacology
Module lead for Clinical Anatomy, Tropical Disease Pharmacology & Advanced Respiratory Pharmacology and Toxicology
Member of extenuating circumstances comittee
School-related responsibilities
Qualified first aider
HIVE Pharmacy representative
Biography
Career profile
I completed my undergraduate studies at the University of Manchester, graduating in 2014. I then completed my MRes. Biomedical Research at Cardiff University in 2015. Following this I worked for 2 years as a laboratory technician in the division of infection and immunity, Cardiff Univerity, School of Medicine. After this I decided to embark on a serious career in research in 2017 and undertook a PhD in Cardiff University School of Pharmacy investigating 'The pharmacology of vascular responses to trace amines'. I successfuly defended my thesis in May 2021 and I was appointed as a Lecturer on the Medical Pharmacology BSc. programme in January 2022 and promoted to Senior Lecturer in August 2026.
I am passionate about exploring novel and innovative teaching practices with a strong focus on technology. I am interested in incorporating virtual reality and simulation into my teaching practice and I am currently developing VR and VS resources. I am also interested in the potential of Generative AI in teaching and assesment.
In addition to my academic role. I am an active member of the British Pharmacological Society and current chair of the Early Career Pharmacologists Advisory Group (ECPAG). ECPAG is provides a voice to early career members at the society with input into the Society's council and other comittees. On top of this we are responisible for planning events that are focussed for early career members. In recognition of my contributions to the BPS and comittment to supporting early career members I was elected as a Fellow of the British Pharmacological Society (FBPhS) in 2025.
Qualifications
BSc. (Hons) 2:1 Anatomical Sciences , University of Manchester 2014
MRes (Merit) Biomedical Research, Cardiff University 2015
PhD in vascular pharmacology, Cardiff University 2021
Professional Memberships and Comittees
British Pharmacological Society (Fellow)
British Pharmacological Society Early Career Pharmacologists Advisory Group Member and incoming chair for 2025.
Academic appointments
Current positions
Lecturer School of Pharmacy - Medical Pharmacology
Contact Details
+44 29 2251 5546
Redwood Building, Floor 2, Room 2.48, King Edward VII Avenue, Cardiff, CF10 3NB
Research themes
Specialisms
- Cardiovascular diseases
- Respiratory diseases
- Generative AI
- Technology-enhanced learning