About
Jessica Gibbons is a Senior Lecturer in Biomedical Sciences at Monash University, specializing in educational innovation and science pedagogy. Her work focuses on optimizing laboratory classes, online teaching strategies, and scientific communication skills. She has led projects such as 'What are the roles of laboratory classes in biomedical science education?' (2018–2019), exploring the impact of lab-based learning in higher education.
Her research spans both education and cancer biology, with notable contributions to virtual lab design during the pandemic, assessment methods, and interdisciplinary education initiatives. She has published in journals like Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education and has received awards including the IUBMB 2019 Education Conference Poster Prize and Monash BDI Innovation in Teaching Awards (2019, 2021).
Gibbons is actively involved in academic committees, including the ASBMB Education Special Interest Group, and serves on the editorial board of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education. Her work aligns with UN SDGs related to Quality Education (SDG 4) and Good Health (SDG 3).
