Dr. Pamela Scott

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Pam is a molecular biologist with a background in cancer and diabetes research. She completed her PhD at the Beatson Institute for Cancer Research in Glasgow, investigating the role of lipids in the development of colorectal cancer. Pam continued her work in signal transduction research, completing post-doctoral positions at the University of Strathclyde and at the University of Virginia before returning to the University of Glasgow, where she was awarded a Wellcome Trust Career Development Fellowship. She has built a team of researchers investigating the role of signaling pathways in controlling transcription by RNA polymerase III and has been awarded research grants during her scientific career. Pam has published widely and has presented her work at national and international meetings, including invited talks. With a shift to focus on teaching, she is currently a Senior Lecturer, with a wide remit of responsibilities in the School of Life Sciences. Pam is involved in pedagogical research, collaborating with colleagues in the UK, resulting in presentations at various Higher Education Academy conferences and workshops. Her interests in learning and teaching encompass e-learning, feedback and assessment, and the use of digital technology in bioscience education.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2006-01-01 — Present

University of Glasgow • Glasgow, Scotland

Pam contributes to teaching in molecular biology and is involved in education research.

Awards

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Wellcome Trust Research Fellowship

Courses

Fundamental Topics in Biology Molecular Methods Molecular Cellular Biology