Kareen Macleod
Lecturer · Host-Parasite Interactions & Pathogenesis
University of GlasgowAbout
Dr. Kareen Macleod is a Lecturer at the University of Glasgow, specializing in Host-Parasite Interactions & Pathogenesis. She is affiliated with the College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences. Her work focuses on bioscience education and the Learning, Teaching, and Scholarship Track, emphasizing effective postgraduate research supervision strategies.
Her recent research explores student experiences in Master’s research projects supervised by non-traditional academic staff. She has presented at venues like the ScotHELD Winter Meeting (2025) and the University of Glasgow Learning and Teaching Conference (2024), addressing challenges in academic supervision for interdisciplinary programs.
While no formal awards are listed, her contributions to pedagogical innovation and curriculum design are highlighted through her conference presentations. She actively supervises Master’s research projects in biosciences but no named advisees are explicitly listed in the provided materials.
Dr. Macleod collaborates with colleagues across departments, including Dr. Lauren Headland and Dr. Mhairi London, on initiatives to enhance learning environments through reflective practice and scholarship-focused supervision methodologies.



