Andreia Vargas-Seymour

Dr. Andreia Vargas-Seymour is a Senior Lecturer at the Centre for Higher Education Research and Scholarship (CHERS) within Imperial College London's Central Faculty. She holds advanced qualifications in both genetics and educational development.

• MRes & PhD in Genetics and Molecular Biology (Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil)
• MEd in University Learning and Teaching (Imperial College London, UK)

Her work focuses on advancing educational practices in higher education, particularly through digital transformation and curriculum innovation in medical biosciences.

She has received recognition for her educational excellence, including:

• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2021)
• PG Diploma Library Project Prize (2022)
• MEd Distinction (2023)

At Imperial, she has taught across the BSc Medical Biosciences program, served as a personal tutor, and led digital education initiatives for MBBS/Phase 2 students from 2023-2025.