Michelle Lynn MacDonald

Michelle Lynn MacDonald serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Biochemistry & Biomedical Sciences within McMaster University's Faculty of Health Sciences. Her primary academic affiliation spans teaching and mentorship roles across multiple biomedical programs.

Her research interests focus on biomedical scientific communication and translational innovation, evidenced by her long-standing instruction in scientific writing ('Right your Write' series) and entrepreneurship courses bridging laboratory research with market applications. She maintains active engagement in metabolism education through courses like 'Metabolism and Regulation' (BIOCHEM 3D03).

MacDonald demonstrates consistent involvement in thesis supervision across undergraduate and graduate levels (IBEHS 4E09/5E15 series, BIOMEDDC 4A15, BIOCHEM 4T15), alongside specialized instruction in career development for biomedical scientists. Her educational approach integrates human-centered design principles with scientific rigor.

Notable teaching responsibilities include:

• Biomedical Scientific Writing instruction since 2017
• Entrepreneurship in Biomedical Innovation courses (2019-2025)
• Metabolism and Regulation curriculum development
• Thesis supervision across 4 academic levels

Her pedagogical framework emphasizes practical skill translation from bench to clinical/commercial environments, particularly through the Integrated Biomedical Engineering & Health Sciences (IBEHS) program. Current activities extend through 2025 academic terms.