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Michelle Welsh is a Senior Lecturer in Anatomy at the University of Glasgow with a strong interest in endocrinology, reproduction, and embryology. She undertook her BSc (Hons) in Anatomy at the University of Glasgow before completing her PhD in Reproductive Biology at the University of Edinburgh, where she investigated the role of androgens in male reproductive development. With extensive experience in reproductive research, Michelle has completed several post-doctoral positions and returned to the University of Glasgow Anatomy team as a University Teacher. Her current scientific research focuses on the role of androgens in early brain masculinization, disorders of sexual development, and the impact of exogenous progesterone in early pregnancy, along with its links to IVF outcomes. Additionally, she investigates the role of stromal androgen receptor expression in prostate cancer. Michelle actively participates in educational research and contributes to teaching anatomy to life sciences, nursing, and medical students, emphasizing the impact of active learning approaches in life sciences education. As a STEM Ambassador, she engages with local schools and science events, promoting science education among young people.