معرفی
Dr. Gary Forster-Wilkins serves as Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Biomolecular Sciences within Kingston University's School of Life Sciences, Pharmacy and Chemistry (Faculty of Health, Science, Social Care and Education). He has held this position since joining Kingston University in 1997, teaching metabolic biochemistry, molecular genetics, and bioinformatics across multiple life sciences programs.
His academic credentials include:
- BSc (Hons) Biochemistry, University of Warwick
- PhD Chemistry (Studies on Bacterial Gene Transposition), University of Warwick
- PGCTLHE, Kingston University
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
Research focuses on bioinformatics and molecular biology to investigate microbial pathogen evolution, with current projects analyzing MRSA virulence genes, developing Salmonella diagnostics for calves, studying de novo antibiotic resistance evolution, and examining antibiotic-producing soil organisms in ancient woodlands.
Professional recognition includes:
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
He actively co-supervises PhD and Masters researchers with Professor Mark Fielder while mentoring undergraduate projects and collaborating with Dr. Nigel Page on teaching methodology research.
